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Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae In Lake Hobbs, Hillsborough County
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a [...]
First Measles Death Reported In Texas Outbreak
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A measles outbreak in West Texas has claimed its first life, as a patient hospitalized with the virus has passed away. [...]
Florida TaxWatch Raises Concerns About Sustainability Of Behavioral Health System
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A new report from Florida TaxWatch highlights the critical role of Behavioral Health Managing Entities (BHMEs) in Florida's h [...]
Measles Outbreak Spreads In West Texas, Forcing School Closures
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A rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas has forced some private schools to close their doors. Local health [...]
Appeals Court Rules In Favor of Indian River County Hospital In Fatal Shooting Case
Hospital Hallway. Source: Unsplash
A Florida appeals court has sided with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in a lawsuit stemming from the 20 [...]
Hospital In Pennsylvania Pulls Back Mask Mandate, But Recommends Them Be Worn
COVID Mask Source: TFP File Photo
A significant rise in respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV [...]
Bartow To Hold Public Workshop On Fluoride In City Water
Faucet Water (File)
BARTOW, Fla. - The Bartow City Commission will host a public workshop to discuss the addition of fluoride to the city's water [...]
Florida TaxWatch Highlights Billions Lost In Healthcare Funding Due To Census Undercount
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A new report from Florida TaxWatch reveals the significant impact of an incomplete census count on healthcare funding in Fl [...]
Bird Flu Variant Found In Nevada Cattle Has Mutation That May Make It More Infectious To Humans
Livestock (File)
A new variant of avian influenza affecting dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic mutation that could make it easier for the virus [...]
Tampa Bay Area Hospitals Provide Free Joint Replacements To Those In Need
Dr. Brian Palumbo performing free hip replacement surgery through Operation Walk USA on February 8, 2025, at AdventHealth Carrollwood. He is slated t [...]