As one of the most common disabilities affecting adults, hearing loss can have some pretty serious impacts on quality of life, including your communication, ability to maintain relationships, and mental health. Diagnosing hearing loss and finding the right treatments is important, but in order to…
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When you become a mom, there are certain things that you feel like you are no longer allowed to do. We spend so much time focusing on the life that we are responsible for, that a lot of the time we forget that we are…
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Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a legislative proposal to make permanent COVID-19 freedoms in Florida. “This strong pro-freedom, anti-mandate action will permanently protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, protects parents’ rights, and institutes additional protections that prevent discrimination based…
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The Miami-based health plan AvMed, Inc. has been acquired by a Virginia health system, the companies said Thursday. The non-profit AvMed provides health coverage to about 200,000 members. Sentara Healthcare, which is based in Norfolk, Va., serves Virginia and northeast North Carolina and is expanding…
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Calling for “long overdue reforms,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday outlined proposed legislation that would target pharmacy benefit managers to try to lower prescription-drug costs. Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are often described as “middlemen” in the health-care system. Working with insurers and other health…
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As a new mom, you want to do everything you can to keep your baby healthy and safe. But between the sleepless nights, frequent diaper changes, and endless feedings, it can be hard to stay on top of things. Thankfully, there are some simple tips…
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The Florida Board of Medicine should revoke the license of a Port St. Lucie physician assistant who performed plastic-surgery procedures without a doctor present, an administrative law judge ruled Thursday. In a 23-page decision, Judge Darren Schwartz wrote that physician assistant Adley Dasilva “practiced beyond…
Read More Judge Says Pull License Of Florida Physician Assistant Who Performed Plastic Surgery With No Doctor
With 2023 right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. That’s why your West Central Florida County Health Departments serving Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties want you to consider some ideas to improve your…
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Every family has them and no family is without one. Yes, the stubborn one. The one that won’t do anything they won’t want to do without deciding for themselves that it was their idea too. They’re the first ones to kick up a fuss and…
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Our risk of developing various health problems increases as we get older. Fortunately, it’s possible to treat/correct many of these health problems if they are detected early. There are many health checks that you can invest in to detect these health problems. Below are just…
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