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UF/IFAS Study Shows Telehealth Bridges Healthcare Gap In Rural Florida
Electronic diabetes monitoring device. Photo: Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS.
A recent study conducted by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and [...]
Water Quality Advisory Issued For Ben T. Davis Beach In Tampa
Ben T. Davis Beach
TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory fo [...]
Dispose Of Medications Safely, Protect Hillsborough Waterways At “Operation Medicine Cabinet”
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SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. – Residents of Hillsborough County are invited to safely dispose of expired or unused medicati [...]
Free Health Screenings, Education, And Giveaways At DOH-Citrus Community Health Fair
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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is hosting its fourth annual Community [...]
Water Quality Advisory Issued For Simmons Park Beach In Ruskin
Simmons Park Beaches
RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory [...]
Hillsborough County Hosts Second Dementia Symposium: Building A Dementia-Friendly Community
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Adult Day Services is set to host its second symposium dedicated to fostering a demen [...]
VA Ends Gender Dysphoria Treatments, Redirect Funds To Paralyzed Vets
VA Tampa Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria, channeling all savings into c [...]
April Shines Spotlight On Parkinson’s Disease: APDA Launches “Did You Know?” Campaign In Florida And Beyond
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April marks Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is launching a comprehen [...]
Measles Outbreak In Texas Surges To 259 Cases
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A measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with the number of confirmed cases reaching 259, according to da [...]
Florida Senate Committee Backs Bill To Ban Fluoride In Public Water Supplies
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A Florida Senate committee unanimously approved a sweeping bill Tuesday that would prohibit local governments from adding [...]