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Florida COVID death toll nears 2,300 in 2024; experts urge …

WEBThough COVID-19 cases are currently low, nearly 2,300 people have died in Florida this year after catching the virus according to Florida Department of Health data. …

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Central Florida gets its first osteopathic medical school

WEBWINTER GARDEN – Central Florida now has its first osteopathic medical school, thanks to billionaire philanthropist Dr. Kiran C. Patel. The Tampa-based …

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The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows …

WEBCentral Florida’s two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using AI for administrative work, and, …

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Florida Senate approves $800 million health care package

WEBTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate unanimously approved Thursday an $800 million plan to increase access to medical care by training and hiring more …

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Where did my doctor go

WEBDr. Adam Waldman at the new Cardiovascular Center of Florida, located near the Orlando Health campus, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. 27 cardiologists at Orlando …

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Commentary: Farm harvests love for Earth and community

WEBMy family protects and conserves natural treasures we celebrate on Earth Day, which will be celebrated Monday, April 22. We also grow health-sustaining nutrition …

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UnitedHealthcare, Orlando Health reach agreement

WEBAfter months of negotiations, Orlando Health and UnitedHealthcare reached a new multiyear contract agreement, allowing 74,000 Central Floridians to keep …

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Keep public hospitals public in Florida, for the patients’ sake

WEBMemorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood is part of an independent public hospital district. (Susan Stocker / South Florida Sun Sentinel) By Orlando Sentinel and …

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Orlando's Michelin galaxy expands with four new stars

WEBFour new restaurants were added to Orlando's expanding galaxy of Michelin-starred venues during Thursday night's ceremony at Tampa's Edition Hotel, bringing the …

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Winter Park Health Foundation invites local nonprofits to apply for

WEBThe Winter Park Health Foundation is calling for local nonprofits to apply for $300,000 in grants meant to improve community health. The foundation is seeking …

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Central Florida hospitals ranked for safety by healthcare watchdog

WEBOrlando Health Health Central Hospital’s score was the same in Spring 2021, whereas Orlando Health St. Cloud improved since its last ranking, when it got a …

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New Orlando Health program offers hospital aftercare to reduce …

WEBAn exam room at a new Support Team for Aftercare and Resources Outpatient Center, which opened on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Orlando Health …

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Doctor to appeal AdventHealth discrimination suit ruling

WEBA doctor who was awarded $2.75 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit against AdventHealth — only for a judge to reverse the award a week later — said he …

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Disney World, Universal Orlando report first ride injuries for 2024

WEBVisitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando experienced leg injuries, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness on rides at their theme parks in the first …

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Biden is off on details of his uncle’s WWII death as he calls Trump

WEBPresident Joe Biden has misstated key details about his uncle’s death in World War II as he honored the man’s wartime service and said Donald Trump was …

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DeSantis signs Live Healthy bills meant to train, retain health-care

WEBGov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of bills Thursday that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and …

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Syphilis cases spike in Florida, especially in Orange County

WEBFlorida data shows the number of cases nearly doubled during that time, with 18,838 Florida residents living with syphilis in 2022. Orange County saw 1,830 …

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The Savings Game: Choosing between traditional Medicare and …

WEBThe monthly premium for most enrollees of Part B coverage for 2024 will be $174.70. Based on my experience with traditional Medicare with Medigap G coverage …

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Thousands of Orange County residents could have medical debts …

WEBCentral Florida Jobs With Justice estimated the county could wipe out medical debts of 300,000 residents totaling $827 million if it would invest $8.7 million in …

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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal

WEBU.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington denied defense lawyers’ request to put the civil cases seeking to hold Trump responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, riot …

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Orlando Health confirms 4 measles cases, but there’s no local …

WEBOrlando Health has seen 4 confirmed measles cases at its Central Florida emergency departments within the past month, the hospital system says, but state …

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Suggs vs. Mitchell showdown highlights Magic-Cavs matchup

WEBMagic guard Jalen Suggs, contesting a drive by super athletic, 6-9 Jazz forward John Collins, is an elite defender who doesn’t take plays off.

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On move again, Jaden Rashada will transfer from Arizona St.

WEBTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State starting quarterback Jaden Rashada is entering the transfer portal. Rashada announced his decision on the social plaform X on …

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Ask a real estate pro: How can I get my HOA to allow car covers

WEBQ: I recently moved and am now, for the first time, dealing with a homeowners association. I have a classic Cadillac that I used to keep covered at my …

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Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler goes down and the Miami Heat can’t …

WEBMiami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, right, gets treatment on his right knee from the training staff during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball play-in tournament game …

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