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A Very Short History Of The FDA

From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward
from page 1
By Harold Katz, R.Ph. Over the years, many assignments were directed to
Office of the Inspector The FDA (Federal this expanding division of the federal government. Today
over 18,000 FDA employees covering all 50 states with
General Survey Drug Administration) is a some stationed abroad work to protect U.S. citizens in
government agency widely these categories of use:
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) works known, but their exact Food
to ensure the government operates effectively, mission in government Drugs
holds itself accountable, and uses taxpayer dollars and their history is not as Medical Devices
responsibly. They achieve this by conducting audits broadly publicized. Readers Radiation-emitting products
of organizational processes. may find this information Vaccines, Blood, Biologics
To prioritize its audits for the upcoming fiscal year interesting: Animals and veterinary
(FY 2025), the OIG is conducting a risk assessment. In 1862 Pre si dent Cosmetics
This process helps them identify areas most susceptible Abraham Lincoln appointed Tobacco products
to fraud, waste, or inefficiency. a chemist to serve in the As of June 2024, for this year alone, there have been
Your anonymous feedback will be crucial in newly formed Department 51 medical devices recalled for various reasons and 991
shaping the OIG’s audit plan. It takes just a few of Agriculture, which was packaged foods, animal foods and drugs recalled. Reasons
minutes to complete and closes on August 15, 2024 charged with seeing that for recall may involve ingredients not listed on the label,
at 5:00 p.m. only healthy crops should too much of an ingredient as listed on the label, directions
To take the survey, visit https://docs.google.com/ appear in commerce. This for use not adequate for certain populations, and other
forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPFBWYjr8CrHCMRZVbAC2q was really the beginning potential dangers to the public. Recall can be demanded
EvaUjNsyfPLrVmcLU7tHUPSJRQ/viewform. of the FDA. A few years as soon as the FDA proves the shortcomings of a product
later, 1883, Dr. Harvey or a service in their labs, so it behooves everyone to report
Nonprofit Spotlight W. Willy became the chief a problem if they see it. A good reporting number is 1
chemist and is called “The (800) 822-7967.
Horses Healing Hearts (HHH), is a local nonprofit Father of The pure Foods Consumers in this country can be confident that the
dedicated to transforming the lives of children facing and Drugs Act.” Importantly, drugs became the concern foods we buy, the drugs we use, and the health services
adversity through the healing power of horses. of the new organization, the FDA, separated from the that are prescribed are safe and effective, because that is
The non-profit provides a unique blend of equine- Department of Agriculture. And the importance of the dictum of the FDA.
assisted learning and therapy to help children navigate chemistry and later biology became the hallmark of this
the challenges of trauma, loss, and other significant organization. Harold Katz R.Ph., Edgewater Estates. 
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Palm Beach County challenged FEMA’s preliminary
maps due to technical issues and sought an independent
review through a designated panel. Unfortunately, the
final decision did not support our appeal, as the panel
determined that the appeal criteria were not fully met.
Despite this setback, we continue to advocate for
an independent review to ensure accurate flood risk
assessments for our community.
Our Planning and Zoning officials are recommending
detailed remapping to persuade FEMA to reconsider
some zones and to improve our Community Rating
System (CRS) score.
The CRS is a voluntary program that rewards
communities for exceeding minimum floodplain
management requirements. In recognition of these
efforts, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
offers discounts on flood insurance premiums.
Palm Beach County has participated in the CRS
since 1991 and currently holds a score of 5 out of 10,
which provides a 25% discount on federal insurance
premiums.
Enhancing our CRS score and remapping could
cost over $9 million in the coming years, and
commissioners are carefully evaluating these options.
If your property is or will be within a high-risk
zone, we encourage you to contact your insurance
agent to discuss flood insurance options. Premiums
vary based on individual flood risk.
Stay informed by visiting the PZB website for flood
risk maps and additional information, or reach out to
your insurance agent for a personalized quote.
For more information, visit discover.pbcgov.org/
pzb/Pages/default.aspx.
If you require assistance, please contact our office
at 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org. 