North Central Florida Local News

Physicians Actively Scheduling Medical Procedures at HCA Healthcare’s Central Florida Hospitals 

May 07, 2020 at 12:26 pm by pj

  ~ Healthcare services expanding as patients now have ability to schedule needed procedures in addition to  emergency and inpatient care at Central Florida Regiona.... Read More

Therapists Report Growing Cases of PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety

May 07, 2020 at 12:24 pm by pj

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month                   May, Mental Health Awareness Month, is traditionally a.... Read More

Palliative Care Helped Family Face ‘The Awful, Awful Truth’

May 05, 2020 at 02:26 pm by pj

  Will Stone, Kaiser Health News Seattle mourned the news: Elizabeth and Robert Mar died of COVID-19 within a day of each other. They would have celebrated 50 years of.... Read More

Orlando Research Site Chosen to Perform COVID-19 Clinical Trials

May 05, 2020 at 09:39 am by pj

  The research team at CNS Healthcare, Orlando, Florida has been chosen to begin clinical trials on a medication for the prevention of COVID-19 and a vaccine to protect.... Read More

DOH-Marion Expands COVID-19 Testing to Include Asymptomatic Individuals

May 04, 2020 at 02:18 pm by pj

Based upon new CDC guidance, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is expanding COVID-19 testing opportunities. Effective May 4, the department w.... Read More

AMA offers free remote learning resources during COVID-19 

May 04, 2020 at 02:16 pm by pj

  CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced that it is offering medical students, residents and medical educators free ac.... Read More

As COVID-19 Lurks, Families Are Locked Out Of Nursing Homes. Is It Safe Inside?

May 04, 2020 at 02:11 pm by pj

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Judith Graham Kaiser Health News Families are beset by fear and anxiety as COVID-19 makes inroads at nursing homes across.... Read More

Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It’s Too Late

May 04, 2020 at 02:06 pm by pj

  Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News  The U.S. is in the midst of both a public health crisis and a health care crisis. Yet most people aren’t aware these are.... Read More

AMA Launches Physician Guide for Reopening Medical Practices

May 04, 2020 at 01:45 pm by pj

Best practices for resuming patient care as states loosen COVID-19 restrictionsIn response to states across the nation revising COVID-19 executive orders to allow electiv.... Read More

Opinion: Letter from the Publisher

May 04, 2020 at 11:11 am by pj

Perspective from a Registered Independent: I must preface by sharing, I am NOT a "conspiracy junkie." I am NOT a doctor or scientist. I am the Publisher of a Regional Medical.... Read More

Administration Issues Second Round of Sweeping Changes to Support U.S. Healthcare System During Pandemic

May 03, 2020 at 02:05 pm by pj

  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued another round of sweeping regulatory waivers and rule changes to deliver expanded care to the nation’.... Read More

COVID-19 and Managing Stress

May 03, 2020 at 12:01 pm by pj

  By Vintee Narang, MD, Psychiatrist, Community Health Centers – Forest City   Stress is an often mundane yet unavoidable part of life. If not properly mana.... Read More

Performance-Based Employment, Does It Work In A Medical Practice?

May 03, 2020 at 11:19 am by pj

  By QUINTIN L. GUNN, SR.   Should Your Business or Medical Practice be Salary Only or Salary With Commission? Here are some of the facts about Customer Sal.... Read More

Do-It-Yourself Cheek Swab Tested As Next Best Thing To Detect Coronavirus

May 03, 2020 at 09:30 am by pj

    David Tuller , Kaiser Health News Coronavirus testing is commonly an unpleasant, even painful experience in which a health care provider pushes a torturo.... Read More

Finding Serenity in The Midst of Uncertainty

May 02, 2020 at 05:10 pm by pj

  By RONNIE AND DEBBIE SMART   “Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.  Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to.... Read More

Guideline for Supplying and Maximizing Reimbursement for Telehealth Services

May 02, 2020 at 05:01 pm by pj

By CAREL VISSER   Guideline for Supplying and Maximizing Reimbursement for Telehealth Services Telemedicine (Telehealth) involves the exchange of medical information.... Read More

A Super Absorbent, Fully Breathable Adult Incontinence Product Can Help Reduce the Risk of Hospital Readmissions

May 02, 2020 at 04:57 pm by pj

  By DEANNA VIGLIOTTA   According to a study of 8.3 million Medicare beneficiaries, falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among elders (Med.... Read More

The Modern Approach to Comprehensive Management of Diabetes

May 02, 2020 at 04:49 pm by pj

By MATTHEW SHLAPACK, MD Diabetes is a common disorder affecting millions of Americans and leading to a negative impact on their health and quality of life. Diabetes can be ch.... Read More

Senior Placement or Online Referral… Know the Difference

May 02, 2020 at 04:41 pm by pj

  By JOHN HENRY   According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “about 70 percent of individuals over age 65 will require at least some typ.... Read More

UF Health Central Florida Hospitals Prepare to Resume Elective Surgeries

May 02, 2020 at 11:36 am by pj

    LEESBURG — With the recent executive order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allowing the resumption of elective surgical procedures at the state.... Read More