Florida's trial on Medicaid eligibility, resulting in 1.8 million people losing coverage, has been indefinitely postponed because the judge overseeing the case had a death in her family.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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5/15/24
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Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is an ancient medicinal plant. Cannabis-based medicines have been used for at least 5,000 years for applications such as arthritis and pain control during and after surgery.
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By Kevin F. Boehnke, University of Michigan
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5/13/24
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While other metrics show Florida is getting “back to normal” from a business standpoint, statistics on hunger are grim.
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By Derrick Chubbs, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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5/9/24
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Census Bureau data shows that in 2021, nearly half of U.S. veterans were 65 years or older, compared to about 17% of the general population.
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By Paxtyn Merten, Stacker
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5/8/24
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Community Health Centers are in all of Florida's 67 counties, serving patients in more than 800 locations - including Apopka, and dozens of mobile units and school-based sites statewide.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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5/6/24
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While Florida was one of 15 states that opted out of the Summer EBT program this year, according to the department's guidelines, state officials have until August 15th to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture whether Florida will participate in the summer of 2025.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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5/5/24
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Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation in pools, lakes, and other surrounding bodies of water. That is why water safety is critical.
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From the Department of health in Orange County
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5/2/24
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This new floor will address the increasing demand for complex care within the community. The 30,230-square-foot expansion adds 38 inpatient beds, including cardiovascular progressive care beds and four dialysis bays.
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From AdventHealth News
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4/29/24
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Arguments are for and against increasing the legalization of cannabis for adult use in the U.S., but expanded access to legal cannabis may also have unintended consequences for adolescents.
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By Ty Schepis, Texas State University
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4/22/24
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Under the new EPA rules, public water systems have until 2027 to complete monitoring for PFAS and provide publicly available data.
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By Kyle Doudrick, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame
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4/21/24
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he groups have penned two separate letters in recent days to the governor, who received the bill (HB 433) on Tuesday from the Legislature.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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4/3/24
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Research has shown that when people have reliable access to fresh, local foods, they are more likely to make healthier choices, leading to better health outcomes.
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From Florida Blue
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3/31/24
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In collaboration with founding partners AdventHealth, Florida Blue Foundation, and Gordon Food Service, CHI strives to understand how different growing methods impact nutrient quality and how consuming high-nutrient-quality foods can impact chronic illness.
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From Florida Blue
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3/28/24
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In newly published data, the CDC's year-to-date count in the US now stands at 64 cases of measles, surpassing the 2023 total case count of 58.
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By Diane Rado, Florida Phoenix
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3/27/24
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Despite the increase in the number of people enrolled in Medicaid, Florida removed more than 3,000 fewer people from the program, according to the February report.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/17/24
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Some Florida lawmakers have proposed bills requiring everyone who employs outdoor workers to educate them about heat illness and provide workers with adequate drinking water, access to shade, and 10-minute recovery breaks in extreme heat.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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3/14/24
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Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/13/24
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Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections.
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From the Florida Farmworkers Association
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3/11/24
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Apopka is partnering with the FDOH Orange County, OCPS, the Farmworker Association of Florida, Hope CommUnity Center, and the Apopka Fire Department to provide MMR vaccinations.
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From Staff Reports
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3/5/24
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The study contends that if mosquitoes undergo thermal adaptation in their local environments, it could lead to variation in how different populations respond to temperature.
Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute …
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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3/4/24
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In 2022 alone, there were over 9 million measles cases and 136,000 deaths worldwide, an 18% and 43% increase from the year before, respectively.
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By David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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3/3/24
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There is now abundant evidence that being infected with SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – can affect brain health in many ways.
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By Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis
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2/29/24
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According to a county presentation on the question, Central Florida Jobs with Justice requested that the county spend $8.7 million of COVID-19 relief money for medical debt relief.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/26/24
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With heart disease on the rise, it’s paramount that each of us consider what we can do to lower our risk and promote heart health.
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By Theresa Ferreter
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2/26/24
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The primary concern about kratom is that it can mimic how synthetic opioids work in the body, potentially causing overdoses, severe withdrawal symptoms, and other serious health issues. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration recommends against its use.
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By C. Michael White, University of Connecticut
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2/20/24
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