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Why Medical Clearance Is Really a Preoperative Evaluation

Dec 14, 2021 at 05:24 pm by pj

By DEBRA DAVIDSON, MJ, CPHRM and DAVID L. FELDMAN, MD, MBA, FACS   The term medical clearance is subject to debate in the medical community. Depending on how the term i.... Read More
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Orlando Health Welcomes Physicians to Expanding Neuroscience & Rehabilitation Institute

Dec 14, 2021 at 02:55 pm by pj

Orlando Health recently announced the addition of epileptologist Naoir Zaher, M.D., neuromuscular specialist Vahid Tohidi, M.D., Ph.D. and fellowship-trained.... Read More
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FAU Study Reveals Gaps in Florida’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Dec 14, 2021 at 02:43 pm by pj

  Availability of Shots Lower in Inner-city Miami-Dade and Other Inland Areas     Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intende.... Read More
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Orlando Health Celebrates Topping Out of Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Dec 13, 2021 at 08:46 pm by pj

Orlando Health leaders, physicians, team members, and community partners came together to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of the new orthopedic medical complex.... Read More
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HCA Healthcare North Florida Announces David Shimp as CEO of Osceola Regional Medical Center

Dec 13, 2021 at 11:19 am by pj

  Kissimmee  – HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced today the appointment of David Shimp as Chief Executive Officer of Osceola Regional Medica.... Read More
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To Measure and Reduce Diagnostic Error, Start with the Data You Have

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:16 pm by pj

By DAVID L. FELDMAN, MD    As a patient safety problem, diagnostic error differs from wrong-site surgery or medication errors. While we have not yet eliminated thes.... Read More
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Hospital and Physician Groups File Lawsuit Over No Surprises Act Final Rules

Dec 09, 2021 at 03:14 pm by pj

  WASHINGTON (December 9, 2021) —The American Hospital Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA), representing hospitals, health systems, and p.... Read More
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Parrish Healthcare Named Founding Member of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard’s Ambassador Circle

Dec 09, 2021 at 02:56 pm by pj

TITUSVILLE — Parrish Healthcare is proud to partner with the Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard (CACB) to create a premier level of giv.... Read More
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The Department of Health in Marion County is Offering Free Flu Vaccines

Dec 08, 2021 at 05:21 pm by pj

Ocala —The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is now offering free influenza vaccines for people of all ages. The shot for the 2021-22 flu season is availabl.... Read More
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Mental Illness, Diseases and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Hand-in-Hand

Dec 08, 2021 at 04:47 pm by pj

By RICH JONES People with mental health issues are at high risk for substance use disorder (SUD), says a leading virtual support program designed to help individuals struggli.... Read More
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Community Health Centers Receives National Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:59 am by pj

  WINTER GARDEN  – Central Florida-based Community Health Centers, Inc. was recently announced as a 2021 Best and Brightest Company to Work For for the f.... Read More
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Oncologists Say the Build Back Better Act Will Slash Cancer Care Funding — A Skewed Argument

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:53 am by pj

  By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News    “An independent analysis shows that payments for cancer care will be slashed by close to 45% causing can.... Read More
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Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:46 am by pj

  By Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter — as well as omicron, a new co.... Read More
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A Title Fight Pits Physician Assistants Against Doctors

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:42 am by pj

  By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News  After 23 years as a physician assistant, Leslie Clayton remains rankled by one facet of her vocation: its title. Specific.... Read More
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Hospitals, Including in Florida, Refused to Give Patients Ivermectin. Lockdowns and Political Pressure Followed.

Dec 08, 2021 at 11:38 am by pj

  By Matt Volz, Kaiser Health News HELENA, Mont. — One Montana hospital went into lockdown and called police after a woman threatened violence because.... Read More
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UF Health Joins National Study to Test COVID-19 Treatments

Dec 08, 2021 at 10:27 am by pj

By Diana Tonnessen GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at University of Florida Health and the OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network have begun recruiti.... Read More
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Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Earns 2021 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Dec 08, 2021 at 10:09 am by pj

  Highlighting its nationally recognized patient safety and quality achievements, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida was named a Top Children’s Hospital na.... Read More
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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation and Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for Students Pursuing Career in Healthcare

Dec 07, 2021 at 04:32 pm by pj

TITUSVILLE — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) and  Parrish Medical Center (PMC) Auxiliary are now accepting scholarship applications from high school sen.... Read More
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Titusville Fire Department Raises Awareness and Funds in Support of Parrish Medical Center’s Cancer Care Program

Dec 07, 2021 at 04:25 pm by pj

  TITUSVILLE — Titusville Fire Department (TFD) presented Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) with $3,300 in support of cancer care programs at Parris.... Read More
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UF Study Shows Artificial Intelligence’s Potential to Predict Dementia

Dec 07, 2021 at 02:29 pm by pj

By Michelle Koidin Jaffee and Todd Taylor GAINESVILLE  — New research published today shows that a form of artificial intelligence combined with MRI scans of the b.... Read More