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Internationally Known Pediatric Lung Transplant Expert Joins University of Florida Health

Jun 23, 2021 at 10:11 am by pj

By Doug Bennett An internationally recognized physician who performed more than 100 lung transplants has joined the University of Florida Health Shands Children’s.... Read More
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New Regulator for Blood Cancer Development Identified

Jun 23, 2021 at 09:51 am by pj

A research team led by physicians of the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems (KL Krems) uncovers a pivotal role for a regulator protein in tumour bone marr.... Read More
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Blue-green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Willisara

Jun 22, 2021 at 10:15 pm by pj

ORLANDO  – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in&nb.... Read More
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Central Florida Regional Hospital Expands Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Capabilities

Jun 22, 2021 at 09:44 pm by pj

  SANFORD – Central Florida Regional Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division – Orlando Market, announced today an expansion of i.... Read More
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Florida Blue Offers Members Access to Digital Well-Being Solution

Jun 22, 2021 at 08:47 pm by pj

  The addition of meQuilibrium enhances Florida Blue’s suite of mental well-being resources    JACKSONVILLE – Florida Blue, the Blue Cross and Bl.... Read More
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Study Reveals Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Childhood Cancers by Single Year of Age  

Jun 22, 2021 at 09:48 am by pj

  New research uncovers substantial differences in rates of childhood cancers when considering single year of age rather than grouping several years together. The study.... Read More
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The Hard Realities of a ‘No Jab, No Job’ Mandate for Health Care Workers

Jun 22, 2021 at 02:29 am by pj

  By Christine Spolar, Kaiser Health News  Christopher Richmond keeps a running tab on how many workers at the ManorCare skilled nursing facility he manages i.... Read More
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Not All Experts Are Ready to Vaccinate Kids Against Covid

Jun 22, 2021 at 02:24 am by pj

  By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News  Lucien Wiggins, 12, arrived at Tufts Children’s Hospital by ambulance June 7 with chest pains, dizziness and high.... Read More
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Device Makers Have Funneled Billions to Orthopedic Surgeons Who Use Their Products

Jun 22, 2021 at 02:13 am by pj

  By Fred Schulte and Elizabeth Lucas, Kaiser Health News  Dr. Kingsley R. Chin was little more than a decade out of Harvard Medical School whe.... Read More
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Using “Light Energy” to Revolutionize Pain Management Therapy

Jun 22, 2021 at 12:30 am by pj

  Every year, millions of Americans require treatment for acute or chronic pain. According to 2016 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20.4 p.... Read More
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Raccoon in Umatilla Area Tests Positive for Rabies

Jun 21, 2021 at 04:53 pm by pj

  OCALA —The Florida Department of Health in Marion County wants Umatilla-area residents to be aware that a raccoon in their area has tested positive for rabies. P.... Read More
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Mental Confusion, Disorientation May be Early Warning Sign of Severe COVID-19

Jun 21, 2021 at 02:48 pm by pj

By Jill Pease GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study finds that patients with COVID-19 who displayed symptoms of disorientation and confusion were three.... Read More
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Cornerstone Hospice Adds Support Groups to Help Adults, Children Struggling with Grief, Anxiety  

Jun 21, 2021 at 02:44 pm by pj

  Tavares. – Cornerstone is expanding its offering of support groups to help community members who may be struggling with the loss of a loved one, t.... Read More
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Cleveland Clinic Weston’s Steven Wexner, MD Receives Raymond H. Alexander Award

Jun 21, 2021 at 02:19 pm by pj

  Weston, FL – The  Florida Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has presented the 2021 Raymond H. Alexander, MD, FACS award to Steven Wexner, MD.... Read More
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Coaching for Healthcare Entrepreneurs 

Jun 18, 2021 at 01:52 pm by pj

Daniel Tribby Expands Practice to Help Healthcare Entrepreneurs Reach Goals    “If this broken healthcare system existed in big businesse.... Read More
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Help for Senior Falls

Jun 18, 2021 at 01:41 pm by pj

A fall is a serious event. The ramifications are many, both physical and psychological.  According to the CDC, adults over 65 have a 25% greater risk of falling than you.... Read More
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UF Health Researchers Join Global Effort to Track COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Jun 18, 2021 at 11:27 am by pj

By BILL LEVESQUE University of Florida Health researchers are joining an ambitious global effort led by The Rockefeller Foundation to better track the coronavirus.... Read More
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Cascade Asset Management Announces Opening of Orlando Location

Jun 18, 2021 at 11:01 am by pj

  The company’s third site in the nation provides secure, sustainable IT asset disposition solutions to Florida businesses and institutions   Cascade Asset.... Read More
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Healthcare Now Radio, June 12, 2021

Jun 17, 2021 at 08:19 pm by pj

 Join Larry Jones, Dr. Mark Chaet & John Kelly as they discuss:  Moderna Announced Vaccine Safe 12 – 17 Yrs. Old & Planning to FDA Authorization in.... Read More
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"Whole Person" Healthcare for Body, Mind, and Spirit 

Jun 17, 2021 at 07:10 pm by pj

  Caya Health is providing Family Medicine, Counseling, Psychiatry, and Life Skills rolled into one.  Caya Health, experts in holistic and inte.... Read More