North Central Florida Local News

New Medication-Assisted Treatment Center Now Open in Longwood

Dec 15, 2021 at 10:25 pm by pj

North Orlando CTC offers outpatient care for adults who are struggling with opioid addiction   LONGWOOD — Adults in the Longwood, Florida, area who are strug.... Read More

An Inspiration to Give. What Can You Do?

Dec 15, 2021 at 04:36 pm by pj

A Reflection on Providing COVID-19 Medical Relief to India   Editor’s note: In this Christmas season, we have reason to celebrate and mourn. The past 23 months ha.... Read More

Taking the Proper Steps in Diagnosing and Treating Achalasia

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:28 pm by pj

    And How Not to Mistake it for GERD   By SRINIVAS SEELA, MD   Achalasia Achalasia is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liq.... Read More

The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Misuse

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:14 pm by pj

  By HILARY ORTEGA and DR. REBECCA WANG-HARRIS   Benzodiazepines fall under the class of medication called anxiolytics. They are considered schedule IV contr.... Read More

COVID Year 2: Holiday Stress and Depression

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:08 pm by pj

  What can we do to help our patients?   By MARY-CATHERINE SEGOTA, Psy.D. The COVID pandemic has pushed most people to reexamine their lives on some level- their.... Read More

With Overdose Deaths Surging, Advocates on the Ground Push for Over-the-Counter Naloxone

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:26 pm by pj

  By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News Treatment for addiction is available. For help, call the free and confidential treatment referral hotline (1-800-662-HELP),.... Read More

Suit by Doctors, Hospitals Seeks Change in How Arbitrators Settle Surprise Billing Cases

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:20 pm by pj

  By Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News  Two of the largest lobbying groups representing physicians and hospitals filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a Biden a.... Read More

Health Experts Worry CDC’s Covid Vaccination Rates Appear Inflated

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:15 pm by pj

  By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  For nearly a month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s online vaccine tracker has shown that virtu.... Read More

Never Mind Toys, It’s Time to Ask Santa for Crutches and Catheters

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:09 pm by pj

  By Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health News  America’s hospitals, strained by nearly two years of fighting the covid-19 pandemic, are now scrounging for ba.... Read More

Post-Pandemic, What’s a Phone Call From Your Physician Worth?

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:00 pm by pj

  By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News  Maybe this has happened to you recently: Your doctor telephoned to check in with you, chatting for 11 to 20 minutes, p.... Read More

Meditation Brings Robust Immune System Activation, UF Health Researchers Find

Dec 14, 2021 at 05:28 pm by pj

By Doug Bennett GAINESVILLE — Eight days of intense meditation causes robust activation of the immune system, University of Florida researchers and their colleagues hav.... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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