North Central Florida Local News

Government-Funded Scientists Laid the Groundwork for Billion-Dollar Vaccines

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:38 pm by pj

  By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News When he started researching a troublesome childhood infection nearly four decades ago, virologist Dr. Barney Graham, then at.... Read More

Push Is On in US to Figure Out South Asians’ High Heart Risks

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:33 pm by pj

  By Vignesh Ramachandran, Kaiser Health News For years, Sharad Acharya’s frequent hikes in the mountains outside Denver would leave him short of breath. But.... Read More

Update iOS Now to Address a Number of Security Vulnerabilities

Nov 22, 2020 at 01:50 am by pj

  By James Gentry, Atlantic Data Team    If you use an Apple device running iOS, then you'll want to update to the latest version (14.2) immediately.  .... Read More

AdventHealth Breaks Ground on New Offsite Emergency Room in Marion County

Nov 19, 2020 at 01:17 pm by pj

  The new facility creates another place for the community to access the highest quality care possible when they need it most.   OCALA - The AdventHealth West Flo.... Read More

$126M Lakeside at Waterman Village Breaks Ground in Mount Dora

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:15 am by pj

  One of the largest, most exciting projects to come to Mount Dora will bringdozens of jobs and millions of dollars to local economy   Lakeside at Waterman Villag.... Read More

Community Health Centers Receives National Recognition for Third Consecutive Year

Nov 18, 2020 at 07:25 pm by pj

  Central Florida-based Community Health Centers, Inc. was, recently, announced as a Fall 2020 Best and the Brightest Company to Work For® by National Association fo.... Read More

COVID-19 Reveals Important Use Cases for Blockchain in Healthcare 

Nov 18, 2020 at 12:21 am by pj

  By Brett Furst  No longer “a solution in search of a problem,” blockchain technology has emerged as the best option for several key healthc.... Read More

Poinciana Medical Center Named a Winner Of The Orlando Top Workplaces 2020 Award

Nov 17, 2020 at 03:06 pm by Melissa

  Poinciana Medical Center, an HCA Healthcare North Florida Division – Orlando Market hospital, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Orlando Sentine.... Read More

Independent Testing: Medical Grade Face Mask with Patented Graphene Oxide Technology Destroys COVID-19 and Flu Droplets

Nov 17, 2020 at 02:53 pm by pj

  Features Highest quality anti-viral, anti-bacterial Graphene Oxide from South Korea used in patented process to create affordable, reusable and washable mask that bloc.... Read More

What Doctors Aren’t Always Taught: How to Spot Racism in Health Care

Nov 17, 2020 at 01:30 pm by pj

  By Elizabeth Lawrence, Kaiser Health News Betial Asmerom, a fourth-year medical student at the University of California-San Diego, didn’t have the slightes.... Read More

How to Optimize Care Delivery in 2021? Look to Advanced Practice Providers

Nov 17, 2020 at 12:28 pm by pj

  COVID-19 has amplified the growing importance of advanced practice providers as demands for healthcare increase and a national physician shortage looms   A new.... Read More

Lilly COVID-19 Antibody Therapy Emergency Use Authorization Update

Nov 17, 2020 at 11:54 am by pj

This week marks an important milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) h.... Read More

Pharma Pro Brings Experience to Digital Pill Company

Nov 17, 2020 at 11:44 am by pj

  Valerie Sullivan was recently appointed President and CEO of central Florida-based digital health company etectRx. With its roots at the University of Florida’s.... Read More

Long-Term Care Workers, Grieving and Under Siege, Brace for COVID’s Next Round

Nov 17, 2020 at 02:23 am by pj

  By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News In the middle of the night, Stefania Silvestri lies in bed remembering her elderly patients’ cries. “Help me.&r.... Read More

Finding Reveals Why Certain COVID Patients Die

Nov 17, 2020 at 02:20 am by pj

  By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News  Dr. Megan Ranney has learned a lot about COVID-19 since she began treating patients with the disease in the emergency.... Read More

Clots, Strokes and Rashes: Is COVID a Disease of the Blood Vessels?

Nov 17, 2020 at 02:16 am by pj

  By Will Stone, Kaiser Health News  Whether it’s strange rashes on the toes or blood clots in the brain, the widespread ravages of COVID-19 have i.... Read More

Time to Discuss Potentially Unpleasant Side Effects of COVID Shots? Scientists Say Yes.

Nov 17, 2020 at 02:13 am by pj

  By JoNel Aleccia and Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News  Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to seek federal permission to release its COVID-19 vaccine b.... Read More

When False Information Goes Viral, COVID-19 Patient Groups Fight Back

Nov 17, 2020 at 02:07 am by pj

  By Alex Smith, KCUR, Kaiser Health News For decades, people struggling with illnesses of all kinds have sought help in online support groups. This year, such gro.... Read More

Take Advantage Of PEOs to Reduce Costs and Increase Benefits

Nov 16, 2020 at 11:14 pm by pj

  Healthcare providers know just how easy it is to become mired in various issues when keeping HR in-house. However, the situation is not hopeless, as businesses that st.... Read More

AMA Amends Ethical Guidance on Physician Immunizations

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:36 pm by pj

  Outlines precautions for non-immunized physicians to protect patients and colleagues Physicians who are not immunized from a vaccine-preventable disease have an ethic.... Read More