Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves as he arrives to indicators a document $109.9 billion state finances Thursday, June, 2, 2022 at The Villages, Fla. Stephen M. Dowell AP WASHINGTON Each state has positioned an order with the government to verify coronavirus vaccines for babies are delivered once regulators authorize their use — aside from for…
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Florida is preparing to launch mentoring and outreach programs geared toward bolstering fathers’ parenting skills and, in turn, helping at-risk youths as part of a $70 million initiative. The initiative was included in a new law (HB 7065) approved unanimously this year by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April. Some state…
It said gender-affirming care is safe and effective when “conducted in close coordination with pediatricians and parents.” ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, or FCAAP, announced it is “urging reconsideration” on the part of the Florida Department of Health following the agency’s guidance discouraging gender-affirming care for transgender…
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Community Health Northwest Florida has built its reputation on being accessible to everyone, and it will continue that trend with a community celebration this weekend. The organization will hold its community kickoff picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2315 W. Jackson St. The picnic is a celebration of the 30 years Community Health Northwest Florida…
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Proposed budget slashes hospital funding Aaron Mesmer reports TAMPA, Fla. – Florida health care system advocates are urging state lawmakers to reconsider budget cuts that could slash hundreds of millions of dollars from hospitals across the state. According to the Florida Hospital Association, the heath care budget proposal in the Florida House of Representatives would…
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Daytona Beach, Fla – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County celebrates March as National Nutrition Month, which is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is: “Go Further with Food.” The campaign highlights the far-reaching benefits of making informed eating choices. Informed eating goes further than choosing the…
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At times, it seemed like the Affordable Care Act was on life support during Donald Trump’s four years in the White House. The federal health insurance program was saved from being repealed by the defection of three Republican senators in a dramatic 2017 vote. That same year, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
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It took 23 phone calls to find home health care for MJ Falango’s father. A series of falls and infections had brought Joseph Falango, 87, to the hospital. Now, his doctors were refusing to discharge him without assurance he had someone to monitor his health at his Melbourne home. At first Falango, who lived 90…
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