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Patients’ Perilous Months-Long Waiting for Medicaid Coverage Is a Sign of What’s to Come

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:17 pm by pj

By Bram Sable-Smith and Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health News  Korra Elliott has tried to avoid seeing a doctor while waiting to get on Medicaid. She worrie.... Read More
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Insulin Copay Cap Passes House Hurdle, But Senate Looks for a Broader Bill

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:10 pm by pj

By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News  The chances of passing election-year legislation to help people afford insulin — which weeks ago seemed mired in poli.... Read More
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Despite Doctors’ Concerns, Pharmacists Get More Leeway to Offer Treatment with Testing

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:03 pm by pj

By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News When Reyna or Justin Ansley or one of their three kids feels sick and needs to be tested for strep throat or flu, there’s a.... Read More
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Cybersecurity Persists as Priority

Apr 05, 2022 at 05:00 pm by pj

By DR. MARK SAM If you feel like your business is struggling to keep pace with cybersecurity, you’re not alone. In its recent “State of Cybersecurity” annua.... Read More
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In-Person “Food for Thought” Tours Return to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Apr 05, 2022 at 12:02 pm by pj

  After pressing pause in March 2020, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community back for an in-person, behind-the-scenes look at its faciliti.... Read More
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Orlando Health Names Leslie Flake Chief Financial Officer

Apr 05, 2022 at 08:13 am by pj

David Strong, president and chief executive officer, Orlando Health, has named Leslie Flake, BSN, MBA, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the organization. She replaces Bernadet.... Read More
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Embrace Families to Mark Child Abuse Prevention Month with Manicure Movement® and Web Series

Apr 04, 2022 at 02:47 pm by pj

  More than one billion children worldwide are exposed to violence every year. To call attention to this staggering statistic, April is recognized as Child Abu.... Read More
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UF, Scripps Florida Complete Integration to Create Science Research Powerhouse

Apr 01, 2022 at 07:06 pm by pj

By Doug BennettTwo of the nation’s most respected research institutions have closed their transaction that adds a Florida powerhouse meant to accelerate the pace of biom.... Read More
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When ‘slow down and chew your food’ is just a warning

Mar 31, 2022 at 04:07 pm by pj

By Matthew Gomez (Editor's note: Continuing series on the Interventional Endoscopy program at AdventHealth)   Teenagers tend to eat like termites, chewing co.... Read More
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Nemours Children’s Health Honored with Community Outreach Award by Orange County Public Schools  

Mar 31, 2022 at 12:15 am by pj

  At a ceremony held March 25, Orange County Public Schools honored representatives from Nemours Children’s Health with a Crystal Award as a “Partner in Educ.... Read More
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AdventHealth is First to Earn Leapfrog Emerald Award for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency

Mar 31, 2022 at 12:00 am by pj

National health care watchdog The Leapfrog Group has awarded AdventHealth the Emerald Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Health Care System, a first for any heal.... Read More
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Delays for Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Grew Even Longer During the Pandemic

Mar 30, 2022 at 06:12 pm by pj

  By Andy Miller and Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News  Wylie James Prescott, 3, had to wait more than a year after his autism diagnosis to begin behav.... Read More
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Covid and Schizophrenia: Why This Deadly Mix Can Deepen Knowledge of the Brain Disease

Mar 30, 2022 at 05:59 pm by pj

By April Dembosky, KQED, Kaiser Health News Most of the time, the voices in Keris Myrick’s head don’t bother her. They stay in the background or say ni.... Read More
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AMA Survey Shows Widespread Enthusiasm for Telehealth; Urges Congress to Take Note of Barriers to Care

Mar 30, 2022 at 05:49 pm by pj

CHICAGO – An American Medical Association (AMA) survey released today shows physicians have enthusiastically embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more.... Read More
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Climate Change May Push the US Toward the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for West Nile Virus

Mar 30, 2022 at 05:44 pm by pj

By Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News Michael Keasling of Lakewood, Colorado, was an electrician who loved big trucks, fast cars, and Harley-Davidsons. He’d s.... Read More
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New Gait MyoElectric Stimulator Designed to Improve Walking Ability

Mar 30, 2022 at 04:33 pm by pj

  Provides Hope for Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions--Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis   Innovation Lab, Innovation Institute’s national hea.... Read More
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Urgent Care for Children Collaborates with Visby Medical to Provide New Gold Standard Diagnostic for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Mar 30, 2022 at 02:43 pm by pj

Pediatric urgent care provider among first in the US to adopt new point-of-care STI diagnostic device in adolescents and young adults   Visby Medical™, an i.... Read More
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Florida Academy of Family Physicians and Florida Medical Association Launch Joint Campaign for Patient Empowerment

Mar 30, 2022 at 02:04 pm by pj

The Physician Decision seeks to educate on the importance of a physician-led care team   The Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) and the Florida Medical Associa.... Read More
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AdventHealth Awards $1.7 Million to Eight Central Florida Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2022 at 01:55 pm by pj

  Funds will be distributed to programs that address regional health challenges including homelessness and access to mental health services.   Seven Central Flori.... Read More
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Nonprofit Looking for Young Professionals to Help Drive Social Change

Mar 30, 2022 at 08:50 am by pj

A local nonprofit dedicated to helping Orlando’s urban youth graduate high school with a roadmap for the future needs your help. ELEVATE Orlando is looking for more you.... Read More