Business/Technology

AMA Adopts New Policy Aimed at Addressing Public Health Disinformation

Jun 13, 2022 at 07:25 pm by pj

CHICAGO – With the spread of disinformation continuing to negatively impact efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and sowing distrust in vaccines, public health mitiga.... Read More
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OCPS Begins Food & Nutrition Services' "Summer Meals All Summer Long" Program

Jun 10, 2022 at 06:58 pm by pj

The school year may be over, but as inflation, rising rent, and the mounting cost of gas take a financial toll on Central Florida families, the season for food insecurity is j.... Read More
Clinical

UF Researchers Identify Blood Biomarker that Could Aid in Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Jun 10, 2022 at 05:25 pm by pj

  By Michelle Jaffee New research by University of Florida neuroscientists shows there are alterations in the expression of two specific proteins in blood immune cells.... Read More
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ICARE Co-founder, Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Wins SUCCESS Magazine’s Women of Influence Award 

Jun 10, 2022 at 05:14 pm by pj

  International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education™ (ICARE) proudly announces Co-founder Cheryl Brown Merriwether has been named a Woman of Infl.... Read More
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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Announces Free Total-Body Skin Cancer Screening Exams for New Patients in 2022

Jun 10, 2022 at 03:30 pm by pj

Physician-led network offering complimentary lifesaving screenings across its network of Florida clinics   MAITLAND – Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Sur.... Read More
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Amid continued COVID-19 strain on health care, AMA unveils Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians

Jun 10, 2022 at 03:05 pm by pj

CHICAGO — In a speech to physician and medical student leaders from across the country, American Medical Association President Gerald E. Harmon, M.D., today will unveil.... Read More
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CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the U.S.

Jun 10, 2022 at 01:00 pm by pj

The CDC announced that the Order requiring persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United St.... Read More
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Children’s Vision Problems Often Go Undetected, Despite Calls for Regular Screening

Jun 09, 2022 at 09:54 pm by pj

By Colleen DeGuzman, Kaiser Health News Jessica Oberoi, 13, can’t exactly remember when her eyesight started getting blurry. All she knows is that she had to.... Read More
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Misinformation Clouds America’s Most Popular Emergency Contraception

Jun 09, 2022 at 09:35 pm by pj

By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News A brand of specialty mozzarella cheeses. A collection of natural-gas storage terminals. And America’s top-selling emergen.... Read More
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New Medical Director Brings Expanded Fetal Procedures to Central Florida

Jun 09, 2022 at 04:49 pm by pj

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is pleased to welcome Emanuel “Mike” Vlastos, MD as the newest member of the expert team at the Fetal.... Read More
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Celebration Obstetrics and Gynecology Appoints Michelle Perez Director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Jun 08, 2022 at 10:15 pm by pj

CELEBRATION - Celebration Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle Perez to the position of Director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Miche.... Read More
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Research Study Aims to Aid Early Detection, Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 08, 2022 at 05:14 pm by pj

AdventHealth is one of two sites in the U.S. and one of seven in the world to participate in pilot program.   AdventHealth is launching a groundbreaking international r.... Read More
Feature Profiles

For Ohme Entin, Running A Hospital Is All About People

Jun 08, 2022 at 04:40 pm by pj

Running a hospital has got to be one of the most complex jobs you can have. In addition to the normal management challenges any business or organization faces, you must includ.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Skirmishes Over Medication Abortion Renews Debate on State vs. Federal Powers

Jun 08, 2022 at 03:58 pm by pj

By Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News As the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that guarantees the constitutional right to an.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Despite a First-Ever ‘Right-to-Repair’ Law, There’s No Easy Fix for Wheelchair Users

Jun 08, 2022 at 03:47 pm by pj

By Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health News Robin Bolduc isn’t the type of person who takes “no” for an answer — particularly when it comes to.... Read More
Clinical

Patients Seek Mental Health Care From Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing in the Way

Jun 08, 2022 at 03:30 pm by pj

By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News When a longtime patient visited Dr. William Sawyer’s office after recovering from covid, the conversation quickly turned from.... Read More
Business/Technology

EOCC: Ransomware Attacks-It CAN Happen to You

Jun 08, 2022 at 11:15 am by pj

  Dorothy Hardee, Chamber Administrator    “Ransomware is unique among cybercrime because in order for the attack to be successful, it requires the vic.... Read More
Business/Technology

The State of Healthcare Construction

Jun 08, 2022 at 11:00 am by pj

In Orlando the pandemic set in motion changes in building and renovating hospitals, clinics and medical practices   By PL JETER The 2020 pandemic set off a persistent.... Read More
Clinical

Rhes Protein Key in Spread of Huntington’s Disease in the Brain

Jun 07, 2022 at 08:38 pm by pj

By Bill Levesque Pathogenic proteins help spread many neurodegenerative diseases. How they move between brain cells is often shrouded in mystery. But scientists at Scri.... Read More
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Florida Department of Health in Osceola County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory

Jun 07, 2022 at 05:42 pm by pj

Kissimmee — The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (DOH-Osceola) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in are.... Read More