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Florida Gov. DeSantis Proposes Initiative To Make Protections From COVID Mandates Permanent
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Governor Ron DeSantis
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a legislative proposal to make [...]
Virginia Health System Acquires Florida-Based AvMed
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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 AvMe [...]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Targets Prescription Drug ‘Middlemen’
Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Calling for “long overdue reforms,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday outlined proposed legislation that would targ [...]
Tips For New Moms: How To Keep Your Baby Healthy
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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 diap [...]
Judge Says Pull License Of Florida Physician Assistant Who Performed Plastic Surgery With No Doctor
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The Florida Board of Medicine should revoke the license of a Port St. Lucie physician assistant who performed plastic-surgery proce [...]
West Central Florida County Health Departments: Resolve To Be Healthier In 2023
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With 2023 right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions.
That's why your West Central Flori [...]
How To Help A Stubborn Family Member With Hearing Loss
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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 [...]
Health Checks To Consider As You Get Older
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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 [...]
Tallahassee Doctor Cleared In Medical Pot Probe
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A state medical board has cleared a doctor who ordered medical marijuana for two undercover investigators posing as patients [...]
4 Doctors Every Woman Over 30 Should Visit to Make Sure She’s Healthy
Women over 30 have unique health needs and should be proactive about their health by visiting the appropriate doctors. From the primary care phys [...]