What 'Dope Sick' Really Feels Like

Feb 11, 2019 at 08:52 pm by Staff

. Brian Rinker, Kaiser Health News Detoxing off heroin or opioids without medication is sheer hell. I should know. For many users, full-blown withdrawal is often foreshadow.... Read More

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Receives International Baby-Friendly Designation

Feb 08, 2019 at 06:34 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility, making it the only hospital in Lake Count.... Read More

Trump Pledges To End HIV Transmission By 2030. Doable, But Daunting.

Feb 07, 2019 at 08:54 pm by Staff

.   Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News Noting that science has "brought a once-distant dream within reach," President Donald Trump on Tuesday night pledged t.... Read More

Local Entrepreneur Caters to the Medical Community's Marketing Needs

Feb 07, 2019 at 06:58 pm by Staff

Di-Anne Elise founder of Media Resources Enterprise has been a contributor in the medical field by revolutionizing marketing at its best. She has helped not only hospital.... Read More

Orlando Health Burn Center Achieves National Verification Designation

Feb 07, 2019 at 10:11 am by Staff

Orlando Health's Burn Center at Orlando Regional Medical Center recently achieved verification as an adult burn center by the American Burn Association. The designation re.... Read More

Measles Outbreak Sends Vaccine Demand Soaring, Even Among The Hesitant

Feb 06, 2019 at 11:44 pm by Staff

  JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Demand for measles vaccine has surged in the Washington county where the highly contagious virus is linked to more than 50 confirmed.... Read More

Many Florida Men Having Unprotected Sex Despite Disclosing HIV Status

Feb 06, 2019 at 07:15 pm by Staff

. Despite telling their partners they are HIV positive, many men with the virus in Florida are still having unprotected sex, according to a new study co-authored by a resear.... Read More

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Parrish Medical Center, Against Seven Oncologists Who Sought Injunction to Restore Hospital Practice Privileges

Feb 06, 2019 at 06:52 pm by Staff

. A federal judge has ruled in favor of Parrish Medical Center (PMC) and against seven oncologists who sought an injunction to restore their privileges to practice at the Ti.... Read More

Ideas To Curb Surprise Medical Bills Percolate With Rare Bipartisan Push

Feb 05, 2019 at 08:47 pm by Staff

Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News and Emmarie Huetteman Surrounded by patients who told horror stories of being stuck with hefty bills, President Donald Trump recently wade.... Read More

Prior Authorization Hurdles for Patient Care Have Led to Serious Adverse Events, Says New AMA Survey

Feb 05, 2019 at 11:16 am by Staff

More than one-quarter of physicians (28 percent) report the prior authorization process required by health insurers for certain drugs, tests and treatments have led to seriou.... Read More

Postpartum Hemorrhage: Reduce the Risk of Maternal Death

Feb 04, 2019 at 09:39 pm by Staff

Preeclampsia/Eclampsia: Reduce the Risk of Maternal Death

Feb 04, 2019 at 09:17 pm by Staff

Studying malpractice claims involving preeclampsia and eclampsia reveals the key factors leading to patient injury and steps that physicians and providers should take to r.... Read More

AdventHealth Plans Lake Nona ER

Feb 04, 2019 at 11:17 am by Staff

. AdventHealth is expanding its care network in southeast Orlando, with plans for an emergency room in Lake Nona. . The ER will have 24 patient rooms (including two pedia.... Read More

AdventHealth Ocala Unveils New Emergency Department

Feb 01, 2019 at 12:48 am by Staff

. AdventHealth Ocala cut the ribbon on phase one of the $27 million emergency department expansion, Monday, February 4th. This phase of the project adds a new waiting room,.... Read More

Congress Wades Into Emotional Debate Over High-Cost Prescription Drugs

Jan 31, 2019 at 08:50 pm by Staff

  Emmarie Huetteman and Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News Senators railed against pharmaceutical executives for declining to testify before Congress about out-of-control.... Read More

Majority of Physicians Unwilling to Recommend Medical Profession

Jan 31, 2019 at 08:33 pm by Staff

. By BILL FLEMING   Seven out of 10 physicians are unwilling to recommend their chosen profession to their children or other family members, according to the nationwid.... Read More

Providers Encouraged to Share with Patients that Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

Jan 30, 2019 at 03:17 pm by Staff

. A new survey shows that although nearly 60 percent of breastfeeding mothers knew about the link between breastfeeding and breast cancer risk reduction, just 16 percent sa.... Read More

Hospitals Check To See If Patients Are Donor-Worthy -- Not Their Organs, But Pockets

Jan 28, 2019 at 09:48 pm by Staff

. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Nonprofit hospitals across the United States are seeking donations from the people who rely on them most: their patients. Many hospitals.... Read More

Analysis: Pulling Back Curtain On Hospital Prices Adds New Wrinkle In Cost Control

Jan 28, 2019 at 09:14 pm by Staff

. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health News As President Donald Trump was fighting with Congress over the shutdown and funding for a border wall, his administration implemente.... Read More

Healthcare Networking Mixer

Jan 28, 2019 at 12:12 pm by Staff

. Network with other Clinicians, Healthcare Entrepreneurs, and Healthcare Professionals in the area in a fun and relaxed environment. We will also be spotlighting selected.... Read More