PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) has confirmed two cases of locally-acquired Dengue fever. In response, DOH-Pasco and the Pasco County Mosquito Control District are working together to monitor and prevent further spread. Residents are urged to take…
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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals In Atlanta has scheduled a hearing on November 22nd to address a legal battle over Florida’s prohibition of Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers, for transgender individuals. This case began in 2022…
Read More Florida’s Medicaid Ban On Transgender Care Goes To Appeals Court In Atlanta
The CDC is alerting the public to a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. To date, 65 people across nine states have fallen ill, with most cases concentrated in Wisconsin and Illinois. The outbreak strain of Salmonella has shown resistance…
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The multistate Listeria outbreak connected to deli meats, notably Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, continues to worsen, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting a surge in illnesses and fatalities. Since the last update on August 8, there have been 14 new cases…
Read More Deli Meat-Linked Listeria Outbreak Cases Grow In Multiple States, Including South Carolina, Florida, And Tennessee
A recent study shows social media influencers are more important than previously thought when it comes to getting out vital information in a crisis. The study suggested partnerships that could improve public communication between governments, non-profits and social media influencers during crises. The study, conducted…
Read More Mpox Outbreak: Social Media Influencers Key To Information Spread, UF/IFAS Study Finds
POLK COUNTY, Fla – The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) has issued a cautionary alert following the detection of blue-green algae in Lake Van, located at the end of Lake Van Road. As of August 20, 2024, water sample testing is underway…
Read More Florida DOH Polk County Issue Blue-Green Algae Alert For Lake Van In Auburndale
The Florida Department of Health is notifying individuals potentially affected by a recent cybersecurity incident that occurred on June 26, 2024. Impacted individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to personal identifying and protected…
Read More Florida Department Of Health Notifies Individuals Affected By Data Breach
Despite a federal ban on the sale of small turtles—those with shells under 4 inches in length—due to health risks, they are still being sold illegally through online platforms, stores, flea markets, and roadside stands, according to the Center For Disease Control (CDC). Regardless of…
Read More CDC Issues Warning Over Salmonella Risks From Small Pet Turtles
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Christie and Dr. James “Matthew” Knight and the reappointment of Dr. Scot Ackerman and Dr. Hector Vila to the Board of Medicine. Dr. Steven Christie Dr. Christie is a Radiologist at Radiology Associates of Florida. With…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Four To The Board Of Medicine
TYSON 2.0, the renowned cannabis brand founded by legendary boxer Mike Tyson, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Florida and Illinois markets through a strategic partnership with Verano, a leading multistate cannabis operator. This collaboration will bring TYSON 2.0’s premium cannabis products to…
Read More Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Brand TYSON 2.0 Expands Into Florida And Illinois Through Partnership With Verano