Central Florida Daily COVID-19 Update and ICU Availability

Nov 25, 2020 at 02:30 pm by pj

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Statewide Daily Statistics    Total cases: 961,676 Total resident deaths: 18,254 Total resident hospitalizations: 54,133.... Read More

For Nurses Feeling the Strain of the Pandemic, Virus Resurgence Is ‘Paralyzing’

Nov 24, 2020 at 02:37 pm by pj

  By Charlotte Huff, Kaiser Health News For Christina Nester, the pandemic lull in Massachusetts lasted about three months through summer into early fall. In late.... Read More

Parents Complain That Pediatricians, Wary of COVID, Shift Sick Kids to Urgent Care

Nov 24, 2020 at 02:09 pm by pj

  By Kristy P. Kennedy, Kaiser Health News A mom of eight boys, Kim Gudgeon was at her wits’ end when she called her family doctor in suburban Chicago to sch.... Read More

Amy Grant, Vince Gill to Hold Drive-in Benefit Christmas Concert for AdventHealth COVID Research

Nov 24, 2020 at 12:47 pm by pj

  Husband and wife singer-songwriters Amy Grant and Vince Gill will headline a drive-in concert in Central Florida to benefit AdventHealth’s COVID-19 research effo.... Read More

In the Modern Approach to Diabetic Management, What Does ‘Good Control’ really Mean?

Nov 23, 2020 at 01:26 am by pj

“In Other Words” with Matthew Shlapack, MD  In the Modern Approach to Diabetic Management, What Does ‘Good Control’ really Mean?   Dr. Mat.... Read More

Why Lung Cancer Awareness Month is Especially Important for LGBTQ+ Communities

Nov 23, 2020 at 12:50 am by pj

    By Janelle Hom   November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time where the American Lung Association, among other organizations, work to raise awareness.... Read More

Fear of Flying Is a COVID-Era Conundrum

Nov 22, 2020 at 10:08 pm by pj

  By Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News The holidays are approaching just as COVID-19 case rates nationwide are increasing at a record-breaking pace, leading to d.... Read More

Florida’s New Hospital Industry Head Ran Medicaid in State, Fought Expansion

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:59 pm by pj

  By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News With its choice of a new leader, the Florida Hospital Association has signaled that seeking legislative approval to expand M.... Read More

Take It From an Expert: Fauci’s Hierarchy of Safety During COVID

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:56 pm by pj

  By Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health News As a health journalist, a physician and a former foreign correspondent who lived through SARS in Beijing, I often get.... Read More

People Proving to Be Weakest Link for Apps Tracking COVID Exposure

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:51 pm by pj

    By Rae Ellen Bichell, Kaiser Health News The app builders had planned for pranksters, ensuring that only people with verified COVID-19 cases could trigge.... Read More

Surprise Federal Drug Rule Directs Insurers to Reveal What They Pay for Prescription Drugs

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:45 pm by pj

  By Harris Meyer, Kaiser Health News Health insurance companies will have to give their customers estimated out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and disclos.... Read More

Government-Funded Scientists Laid the Groundwork for Billion-Dollar Vaccines

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:38 pm by pj

  By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News When he started researching a troublesome childhood infection nearly four decades ago, virologist Dr. Barney Graham, then at.... Read More

Push Is On in US to Figure Out South Asians’ High Heart Risks

Nov 22, 2020 at 09:33 pm by pj

  By Vignesh Ramachandran, Kaiser Health News For years, Sharad Acharya’s frequent hikes in the mountains outside Denver would leave him short of breath. But.... Read More

Update iOS Now to Address a Number of Security Vulnerabilities

Nov 22, 2020 at 01:50 am by pj

  By James Gentry, Atlantic Data Team    If you use an Apple device running iOS, then you'll want to update to the latest version (14.2) immediately.  .... Read More

Nemours Infectious Disease Doctors Honored Among ‘Change Makers of the Year’ by Heart of Florida United Way

Nov 20, 2020 at 04:50 pm by pj

  Heart of Florida United Way has recognized two of the Infectious Disease specialists at Nemours Children’s Hospital,  Dr. Kenneth Alexander and Dr. Adr.... Read More

Nemours Children’s Hospital Child Life Experience More Magical Thanks to Disney

Nov 20, 2020 at 04:01 pm by pj

  Nemours Children’s Hospital announces the launch of Disney Children’s Hospitals Program to further engage and ease moments of anxiety and stress for young.... Read More

AdventHealth Breaks Ground on New Offsite Emergency Room in Marion County

Nov 19, 2020 at 01:17 pm by pj

  The new facility creates another place for the community to access the highest quality care possible when they need it most.   OCALA - The AdventHealth West Flo.... Read More

$126M Lakeside at Waterman Village Breaks Ground in Mount Dora

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:15 am by pj

  One of the largest, most exciting projects to come to Mount Dora will bringdozens of jobs and millions of dollars to local economy   Lakeside at Waterman Villag.... Read More

DOH-Orange Welcomes Beth Paterniti as the Department’s Deputy Health Officer

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:09 am by pj

  Dr. Raul Pino, Health Officer of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has named Beth Paterniti the department’s new Deputy Health.... Read More

Community Health Centers Receives National Recognition for Third Consecutive Year

Nov 18, 2020 at 07:25 pm by pj

  Central Florida-based Community Health Centers, Inc. was, recently, announced as a Fall 2020 Best and the Brightest Company to Work For® by National Association fo.... Read More