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A farmworker in Immokalee harvests tomatoes.
Dozens of groups call on DeSantis to veto bill denying heat protections for outdoor workers
he groups have penned two separate letters in recent days to the governor, who received the bill (HB 433) on Tuesday from the Legislature. more
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Florida Blue Foundation announces 2024 Food Security Grant
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.  more
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The Culinary Health Institute on the 4Roots Farm Campus in the Orlando Packing District.
4Roots joins partners to establish Culinary Health Institute
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.  more
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3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.
We thought measles were going away in Florida, but now there’s a new case
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. more
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More than a thousand Florida children under five lost Medicaid coverage in February, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
As Florida winds down Medicaid eligibility review, more children under 5 are losing coverage
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. more
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Outdoor workers in a field in Miami-Dade County.
The Florida Legislature doesn’t care how hot outdoor workers get
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. more
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Paper cutout family with house under a Medicaid umbrella
Florida social services call center has 2nd longest wait times in the country; $12 million might help
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. more
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Farmworkers push back on Florida Legislature's Heat Preemption Bill
Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections. more
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Apopka launches vaccination initiative amid rising measles concerns
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. more
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Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
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 … more
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Young children, pregnant people, and the immunocompromised are among the most vulnerable to measles.
Measles is one of the deadliest and most contagious infectious diseases – and one of the most easily preventable
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. more
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Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging.
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain
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. more
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Orange County Commission using $4.5 million of COVID-19 money to pay residents' medical debts
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. more
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Treating cardiovascular disease with integrative medicine
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. more
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Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo.
Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy
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. more
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Florida health centers face financial strain without Medicaid reimbursement increase
The centers are urging lawmakers to adjust the rates to cover what they've found to be a gap of $106, or just over 42%, for every Medicaid patient visit. more
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Florida leads all states in Affordable Care Act plan registrations
In the most recent open enrollment period for health insurance, which ran from Nov. 1 to Jan. 16, 4.2 million Florida residents signed up for Affordable Care Act plans. more
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Nonprofit begins its quest for one million signatures, getting Medicaid on 2026 ballot
The group said it will require one million signatures of registered voters in Florida to get the measure on the ballot. As of December 31st, there are more than 13.3 million voters. more
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Baptiste Dentistry for Kids launches Children’s Dental Health Month awareness campaign
Studies reveal that children with cavities in their baby teeth are three times more likely to develop cavities in their adult teeth. more
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Emily Lu, a student in the environment science graduate program at Ohio State, tries to extract ribonucleic acid (RNA) from wastewater samples to test for fragments of the coronavirus, March 23, 2022 at a school lab in Columbus, Ohio.
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions
With pandemic fatigue, and deaths and hospitalizations well down from peaks in 2021 because of high vaccination and immunity rates, many people are inclined to shrug off the new wave. more
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Goal of partnership between AdventHealth and Junior Achievement: Inspire future caregivers
As part of this strategic collaboration, comprehensive lessons will be developed to equip students with the essential knowledge and confidence required for success in their health care careers. more
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Take action to protect your homes and families from the dangers of the silent killer
January is National Radon Action Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents to protect their homes and families from radon exposure. more
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Novel coronavirus SARS CoV2, which causes COVID-19. Meanwhile, new COVID mutations called variants have spread across the U.S., including newer subvariants.
Patients struck by long COVID plead with U.S. Senate panel for more research funding
U.S. senators pledged to press for more funding to research long COVID-19 during a hearing highlighting patients suffering from the diagnosis and experts studying its impacts. more
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A balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night’s sleep.
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep?
In the U.S., a large percentage of the population suffers from poor sleep quality and sleep disorders like insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. more
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The great dollar store backlash
Dollar store backlash is happening all over the country. The stores are routinely blamed for gouging consumers, making it harder for stores selling healthier food to open nearby, and failing hundreds of government safety inspections. more
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