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More than 4M Floridians sign up for ACA plans during …

WebExpanded financial assistance and the ongoing Medicaid unwinding contributed to the spike. Florida once again leads the nation in signups for health plans …

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Coronavirus: Tampa Bay testing, vaccine and booster shot …

WebHillsborough County is also offering children's vaccines: Progress Village Park, 87-1 Progress Blvd., Tampa. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children …

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Florida health coverage rate is better, but still lags most …

WebFlorida's health coverage rate is improving, but still lags behind most of the US. A report released Thursday showed that Florida saw improvement in 2022 in people …

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ACA enrollment breaks records in Florida and nationwide

WebIn Florida, 4,211,902 people chose an ACA plan in 2024. According to White House data, that is more than a 200% increase over the number who enrolled in 2020. …

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Report highlights racial inequities in Florida health care

WebA new report from the Commonwealth Fund is highlighting racial inequities in the nation's health care system. Researchers measured factors related to access and …

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State government policies increasingly affect health …

WebState governments have an increasing influence on our health, according to a new analysis. Health outcomes in the United States are increasingly dependent on …

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Florida counties score well in children's well-being, but …

WebThe Florida Policy Institute's new index ranks counties on their performance in children's wellness. St. Johns County, near Jacksonville, was ranked top for overall …

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Health officials focus on the fight against diabetes in …

WebA referral is usually required, but those needing care can call (941) 917-7468 for assistance. To learn more about the Sarasota County Department of Health’s Health …

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A major Florida health plan is heading to Gov. DeSantis

WebThe Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their …

WebBut she says there are still things you can do and should do to protect your health. Dr. Sharon Malone has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, and …

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Reasons why Florida leads nation in Affordable Care Act …

WebRep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) credits the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act and the University of South Florida-led Navigators for the state's record enrollment. …

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These patients had to lobby for a correct diabetes diagnosis. Was …

WebPublished January 15, 2024 at 6:00 AM EST. Kathryn Pitts. Miami-area resident Phyllisa Deroze first asked to have her blood tested for antibodies associated with Type 1 …

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USF will open center to address state mental health workforce …

WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 …

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Tampa, TGH partner on TampaWell initiative WUSF

WebTampa is partnering with Tampa General Hospital on a multi-year preventative wellness initiative aimed at improving the overall health of residents. …

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A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it …

WebSixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in …

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New UM cancer center offers lifesaving treatments 'where …

WebA $260 million cancer research center due to open next year at the University of Miami is “a symbol of how serious” the institution is about eradicating the disease, …

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Florida Senate backs a bill on behavioral health teaching hospitals

WebWUSF. The bill would designate four behavioral health teaching hospitals linked to universities, including Tampa General Hospital, which partners with USF. The …

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Florida files a motion for a stay in a wetlands permitting fight

WebMoss’ ruling rejected a 2020 decision by the federal government to shift permitting authority to the state. Florida last week appealed Moss’ ruling. But Moss on …

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Care for Florida moms, expectant parents at the center of new bills …

WebBook said some women in need of abortions have been forced to wait for care until their health worsens because Florida bans most abortions after 15 weeks …

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are

WebIt's been a month since the surprising discovery of bird flu in dairy cattle, and each week seems to bring more surprises.. Take the latest revelation: viral fragments in …

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DeSantis says Florida will challenge the new Title IX transgender

WebRon DeSantis says, "We will not comply." Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida “will not comply” with the Biden administration’s update to federal Title IX regulations that …

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At least 17 people died in Florida after sedation during cop …

WebAt least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following a physical encounter with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful …

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A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law …

WebThe Florida Policy Institute estimates this immigration law could cost the state's economy $12.6 billion in its first year. That's not counting the loss of tax revenue. …

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