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A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing …
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1/25/19
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Focus on Congress
Funds will provide individuals, families, and communities affected by HIV greater access to medical care and support services
WASHINGTON—Central Florida Representatives …
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1/25/19
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By Lisa S. Scott, Associate Professor in Psychology, University of Florida
Editor's Note: This was first published in theconversation.com
Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups …
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1/16/19
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By David Prologo, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, and the founder and CEO of The Catching Point. Editor's Note - This article was first published …
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1/13/19
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1 out of 5 Florida homes tested has elevated radon levels
January is National Radon Action Month
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) is working with the U.S. …
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1/10/19
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From the Florida Department of Health/Orange County
During Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) encourages women to visit their health …
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1/4/19
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Christmas 2018
By Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
At the beginning of Dr. Seuss’ “ How the Grinch Stole Christmas ,” the green, pot-bellied, feline-faced Grinch is a bitter, …
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12/23/18
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From the Florida Department of Health-Orange County
On Saturday, December 15th, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will host a free Drive-thru Flu Shot point of …
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12/4/18
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First published on theconversation.com.
Family care of an older adult has emerged as an essential element of the U.S. health care system, with 83 percent of long-term care provided to older …
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11/29/18
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From the Florida Hospital Blog
Oncologist and executive medical director of the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute , Mark A. Socinski, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in the …
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11/16/18
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By Douglas Brugge, Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University, and Kevin James Lane, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Boston University. Editor's Note: This …
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11/15/18
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From the Florida Department of Health-Orange County
November is American Diabetes Month® and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) seeks to increase diabetes awareness …
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11/9/18
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
Flu Prevention Reminders
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) wants to remind you of steps you can take to …
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11/2/18
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By, Michael L. Millenson, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and first published on theconversation.com.
The heart rate monitor built …
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10/22/18
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By J. Brian Houston, Associate Professor of Communication and Public Health, University of Missouri-Columbia and Jennifer M. First, Disaster Mental Health Program Manager, Disaster and Community …
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10/13/18
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From Florida Hospital News
“And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy because it was the day when He rested from all His work of creation.”
This familiar verse from Genesis …
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10/12/18
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By Karuna Mittal , Doctoral Candidate, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Georgia State University, Padmashree Rida, Research Scientist, Georgia State University, and Rita Aneja, Professor of Biology, …
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10/10/18
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By Fabian V. Filipp, Assistant Professor of Systems Biology and Cancer Metabolism, University of California, Merced and first published on theconversation.com.
Our skin is not only the largest …
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10/7/18
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Community Health Centers (CHC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Pediatrician Roshni Patel, MD to Chief of Pediatrics. Dr. Patel, a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and …
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10/5/18
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By Duane Mitchell, Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Florida and first published on theconversation.com.
There are moments in the history of scientific achievement that benchmark the end …
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10/3/18
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From Florida Hospital News
The news that a 49-year-old Port St. Lucie woman has recovered from late-stage breast cancer using a new form of immunotherapy has raised these hopes anew. Before the …
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10/2/18
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
The start of the 2018 Flu season is right around the corner, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) encourages …
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9/27/18
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By Mark Atkinson , Professor of Medicine, University of Florida and first published on theconversation.com.
There are about 100 trillion cells that make up the human body. A new mega science …
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9/27/18
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By Joseph Palamar , Associate Professor of Population Health, New York University Langone Medical Center and first published on theconversation.com.
With rates of prescription opioid use …
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9/22/18
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By Emanual Maverakis, Carlito Lebrilla, and Jenny Wang.
Editor's Note: This article was first published on theconversation.com.
When you think of sugar, you probably think of the sweet, …
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9/5/18
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