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Florida Medicaid Enrollment Continues Declining
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Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program dropped by more than 105,000 people in August, continuing decreases after the end [...]
Florida Health Coverage Rate Better, But Still Lags
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With top Florida lawmakers signaling that health-care issues could be a priority during next year’s legislative session, a [...]
State Of Florida Takes Aim At New COVID Booster
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo
Continuing a long-running clash with federal health officials, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on We [...]
After Cases Of Malaria In Florida, Experts Say To Be ‘Vigilant’ About Mosquitos
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After cases of malaria were found this year in Sarasota County, experts on Tuesday pointed to a continuing need in Florida [...]
Florida Foster Kids Are Facing A Lack Of Oral Health Care
Guest Column By: Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAGD, ABGD (Photo Source: File)
Imagine being a child and moving three times in one year, by yourself, to l [...]
Feds Fire Back In Florida Nursing Home Kids Case
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Warning of a "substantial detrimental impact on the children at the heart of this case," the U.S. Department of Justice urged an ap [...]
State Of Florida, Feds Tangle Over Drug Importation Plan
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With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expected to decide this fall whether Florida can import prescription drugs from [...]
Looking After Our Teeth In Our 40s: The 4 Ways To Maintain That Smile
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While we all know the importance of taking care of our health, sometimes our oral health can fall by the wayside. As we get ol [...]
Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under Florida State Of Emergency
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency in Alachua, Bay, Calhoun, Charl [...]
Florida AG Ashley Moody Issues Consumer Alert On Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody
A consumer alert has been issued by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody regarding over-the-counter hearing [...]