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Anxiety, depression and suicide among U.S. teens continue to increase.
As the mental health crisis in children and teens worsens, the dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need
For every 100,000 children in the U.S. – with 1 in 5 of those children having a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year – there are only 14 child and adolescent psychiatrists available to treat them. Why the shortage? more
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Some states began disenrolling people from Medicaid earlier than others, with health policy researcher KFF finding nearly 500,000 in 11 states have lost their health insurance.
Loss of Medicaid coverage in Florida raises concerns, ‘possible violations,’ policy experts say
Health policy experts highlight many concerns regarding Florida's Medicaid Redetermination process, claiming it results in a lack of coverage for eligible children and families. more
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Aedes aegypti is an invasive mosquito now found in tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate regions across the globe. Aedes aegypti spreads dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever.
Dengue spreads to Broward County; 10 people in Florida have gotten sick this year
So far this year, there have been 10 cases of the illness from people who got infected in the state. Almost 200 Floridians contracted the illness after traveling to a region where dengue is endemic. more
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The Community Health Center in Apopka is located at 225 East 7th Street.
Community Health Centers see record number of patients seeking care
Nationwide, one in 11 people get their medical care from a community health center, including 400,000 veterans, nearly 9 million children, and 1.4 million people experiencing homelessness. more
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Extreme Heat: Dealing with the Dog Days of Summer
Dangerously hot and humid conditions have continued across the state of Florida this summer, and heat index values have regularly climbed into the triple digits. more
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Spread of ‘EG.5’ COVID-19 variant garnering attention in the U.S. and globally
While the Florida Department of Health isn’t placing a lot of emphasis on COVID-19, a subvariant called EG.5 is rising globally. The EG.5 is from the XBB strain of Omicron. more
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Aedes aegypti is an invasive mosquito now found in tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate regions across the globe. Aedes aegypti spreads dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever.
Could climate change make malaria more common in Florida? Experts say it’s complicated
Although the malaria vector, the Anopheles quadrimaculatus mosquito species, never disappeared from the state, Florida has kept the disease at bay for the most part. more
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Florida to spend $65M for Alzheimer's, dementia care
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez says the $65 million appropriated by the Legislature will help Alzheimer's and dementia patients with technology and resources. more
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the lives of Americans. Over 1.1 million people died in the United States from COVID-19, and it devastated the US economy for months. But through the concerted efforts of elected officials, healthcare workers, and many other Americans, the pandemic was finally brought under control. Homelessness is the next epidemic the US must face in the coming years.
On the frontline of homelessness
Job loss, health crisis, rent gouging, and the death of a spouse are among the top reasons people and families find themselves homeless. Fate follows each of us like a shadow sewn to our heels, and the choices left after experiencing a tragedy are something that we tackle both individually and culturally. more
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In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness, both nationwide and locally with a goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can benefit the homeless population for the trauma they face every day, and to eradicate homelessness locally.
Homeless in America: The next epidemic
In this 4-part series, The Apopka Voice examines homelessness both nationwide and locally with a goal of narrowing the focus and shedding light on what can eradicate the next American epidemic. more
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Malaria cases in Florida have been spreading. What happened in the 20 years since the last local spread?
According to the CDC, the eight cases that popped up in Palm Beach in 2003 marked the last time the country experienced the spread of locally acquired malaria. more
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AdventHealth to award $1.2 million to Central Florida nonprofits addressing mental health
Mental health was selected as the priority for the 2024 funding cycle based on community health issues addressed in the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and the 2023-2025 Community Health Plan.  more
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A group of Anopheles mosquitoes taking a blood meal in an experiment conducted by the New Mexico State University Molecular Vector Physiology Lab.
Not all repellents are equal – here’s how to avoid mosquito bites this summer
While mosquitoes leave bothersome, itchy bites on your skin, they can also pose a serious and sometimes deadly risk to your health. more
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National study finds up to nine PFAS in FL’s tap water
Between 2016 and 2021, researchers tested private wells and public water sources all over the country, according to the study published on Wednesday. more
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Kissing bugs have evolved to be experts at taking a blood meal. The insect inserts its needlelike proboscis into its host and injects anesthetic-like molecules, making the bite virtually painless. Kissing bugs also secrete proteins that dilate the vein and keep blood from coagulating. If undisturbed, they can feed for up to 10 minutes.
Racing to diagnose Chagas disease, a silent killer in Florida
Chagas disease can be a silent killer: Symptoms may take decades to appear and are often irreversible once they are recognized. more
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CDC study links gastrointestinal infections in Florida to salad kits
According to a CDC study published Thursday, the sharp increase in cases of Cyclosporiasis follows a nationwide trend caused by a parasite found in domestically grown produce. more
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Mending broken hearts and broken homes
Finding true forgiveness and healing for a youth who has experienced a disrupted childhood happens when they’re with a stable and loving family – however they define the word “family.” more
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Some evidence suggests that malaria mosquitoes are becoming resistant to insecticides.
Locally transmitted malaria in the US could be a harbinger of rising disease risk in a warming climate – 5 questions answered
Malaria is a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease caused by the bite of a female mosquito. The most common symptoms are fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue. more
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Florida Medicaid changes leave some scrambling for coverage
Because Florida is among the handful of states that have not expanded Medicaid for low-income adults, it hears "heartbreaking" stories from people with no health-coverage alternative. more
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Nearly 303,000 losing their Medicaid coverage in Florida
According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, more than one million people have lost their Medicaid coverage nationally, and Florida has the most who are no longer eligible for benefits. more
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Heat Emergencies: When to go to the ER
If you or someone you care about does experience a heat-related emergency, it’s vital to know when you should go to the ER so you can get there as quickly as possible if need be. more
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Infection and vaccination both leave their mark in your blood.
Study: 96.4% of Americans had COVID-19 antibodies in their blood by fall 2022
Antibodies to COVID-19 were present in the blood of 96.4% of Americans over the age of 16 by September 2022. That’s according to an analysis testing for the presence of these immune defense molecules. more
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Boys often mirror their fathers' habits, interests, and values.
Nurturing dads raise emotionally intelligent kids – helping make society more respectful and equitable
When my oldest son was born in July of 2008, I thought I could easily balance my career and my desire to be far more engaged at home than my father and his generation were. I was wrong. more
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Nathaniel Plummer is an amazing 13-year-old from Apopka who will be heading to Washington, DC on July 9th to meet face-to-face with top decision-makers in the US Government at the JDRF Children’s Congress.
13-year-old Apopka student chosen as delegate at Children's Congress on diabetes research in Washington, DC
Nathaniel Plummer, a  13-year-old Apopka resident, was chosen by JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, to join a delegation of his peers in Washington, DC. more
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Nearly a million Floridians, many of them children, are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage over the next year
In April, the regular monthly process of verifying those who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP benefits restarted. Those who are no longer eligible will lose their benefits after their anniversary month.  more
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