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Tampa Bay-area blood donations rebound after summer decline, OneBlood says
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (250+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — OneBlood officials said blood donations in the area have improved after a summer decline that coincided with the American Red Cross declaring its second-ever national blood supply crisis in late July. The Red Cross said extreme heat,…...
Strengthening Florida’s nursing workforce
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (97+ words) Spectrum Bay News 9 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Strengthening Floridaâs nursing workforce Florida continues investing in healthcare workforce development by expanding the Linking Industry to Nursing Education…...
Deaf Fest in Lealman connects people with local resources
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (264+ words) LEALMAN, Fla. — The Pinellas County Deaf Collaborative hosted the fifth annual Deaf Fest Saturday in Lealman, bringing resources for people who are deaf or hard of hearing together in one location. The event included about 25 organizations that offered services such…...
Runner in Odessa battles cancer, starts running marathons
1+ week, 4+ day ago (692+ words) ODESSA, Fla. — Keri Magee is a runner at heart. At 64 years old, she still runs every single day. “It’s just good to get outside and get my heart rate up; it keeps me mentally healthy, too. It’s a good break…...
Expanded newborn screening for newborns to start at Tampa General Hospital
1+ week, 6+ day ago (257+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa General Hospital is the first hospital in Florida to the Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program, a voluntary pilot program. Dr. Tara Randis, chair of pediatrics at TGH Muma Children’s Hospital, said that newborns are typically screened for…...
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
2+ week, 3+ day ago (624+ words) The scenes caused by a record heat wave in Northeast Asia illustrate how extreme temperatures have gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan. In most of South Korea, a major heat wave advisory was in place Wednesday as temperatures in…...
Florida attorney general urges Catholic schools to grant vaccine exemptions
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (387+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Accept religious exemptions for vaccinations or risk eligibility for state scholarship programs. That’s the message from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to Catholic schools. The letter goes on to say, “Such a policy, if true, is concerning…...
Trump ends Medicare drug subsidy program. Here’s what it means for costs
3+ week, 1+ day ago (598+ words) NEW YORK — Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years. The Centers for Medicare…...
Pasco mosquito control increases surveillance after West Nile detection
3+ week, 1+ day ago (503+ words) ODESSA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County says West Nile virus has been detected in sentinel chickens in the county, though no human cases have been reported. The detection comes as mosquito-borne illnesses continue to be monitored…...
Judge declines to order Florida officials to expand KidCare eligibility
3+ week, 2+ day ago (568+ words) LUTZ, Fla. — A state judge has refused to order Florida healthcare officials to implement a 2023 law that would expand eligibility for Florida KidCare, a program that provides subsidized health insurance for children. The decision comes after a lawsuit filed earlier…...