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Second Child Dies In Texas Measles Outbreak; Cases Approach 570
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A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from complications of measles as the ongoing outbreak continu [...]
Health Fair To Promote Healthy Living In Pinellas Park
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PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Residents of the Mainlands community can explore ways to live healthier and more fulfilling liv [...]
UF Research Helps Florida Communities Build Resilience To Disasters, Health Challenges
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University of Florida (UF) researchers are working with communities across Florida to enhance their r [...]
UF/IFAS Study Shows Telehealth Bridges Healthcare Gap In Rural Florida
Electronic diabetes monitoring device. Photo: Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS.
A recent study conducted by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and [...]
Water Quality Advisory Issued For Ben T. Davis Beach In Tampa
Ben T. Davis Beach
TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory fo [...]
Dispose Of Medications Safely, Protect Hillsborough Waterways At “Operation Medicine Cabinet”
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SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. – Residents of Hillsborough County are invited to safely dispose of expired or unused medicati [...]
Free Health Screenings, Education, And Giveaways At DOH-Citrus Community Health Fair
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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is hosting its fourth annual Community [...]
Water Quality Advisory Issued For Simmons Park Beach In Ruskin
Simmons Park Beaches
RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory [...]
Hillsborough County Hosts Second Dementia Symposium: Building A Dementia-Friendly Community
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Adult Day Services is set to host its second symposium dedicated to fostering a demen [...]
VA Ends Gender Dysphoria Treatments, Redirect Funds To Paralyzed Vets
VA Tampa Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria, channeling all savings into c [...]