Clinical

Lethal Plans: When Seniors Turn To Suicide In Long-Term Care

Apr 09, 2019 at 08:54 pm by Staff

. Melissa Bailey and JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News When Larry Anders moved into the Bay at Burlington nursing home in late 2017, he wasn't supposed to be there long. At.... Read More
Clinical

Exemptions Surge As Parents And Doctors Do 'Hail Mary' Around Vaccine Laws

Apr 09, 2019 at 08:39 pm by Staff

. Barbara Feder Ostrov, Kaiser Health News At two public charter schools in the Sonoma wine country town of Sebastopol, more than half the kindergartners received medical ex.... Read More
Clinical

Routine HIV Testing: critical for prevention

Apr 08, 2019 at 07:24 pm by Staff

. Routine HIV testing, or testing done as part of a health care visit regardless of risk, is standard of care. Florida's statutes have removed previous barriers such as need f.... Read More
Grand Rounds

"Call to Hope" Breakfast to Serve Uninsured Patients of Shepherd's Hope

Apr 08, 2019 at 06:37 pm by Staff

. More than 450 philanthropic-minded business professionals and passionate community members will come together on Wednesday, April 24th at the Rosen Shingle Creek for the Cal.... Read More
Business/Technology

What Medical Shift Is Underway?

Apr 08, 2019 at 11:12 am by Staff

. By QUINTON L. GUNN, Sr. There is a medical shift underway. Can you feel it? What shift do you ask? From Healthcare to WellCare... Both patients and doctors have grown tire.... Read More
Grand Rounds

April Declared "Organ Donation Month" in Orlando as Transplant Donors, Recipients, Caregivers Unite

Apr 07, 2019 at 03:05 pm by Staff

. Four-year-old organ recipient accepts proclamation to help raise awareness of organ donation. . April was declared "Organ Donation Month" in Orlando in front of more tha.... Read More
Business/Technology

The Business of Florida Medical Marijuana- Regulatory Structure Affects Profitability

Apr 04, 2019 at 10:18 pm by Staff

. By MICHAEL PATTERSON As of March 15, 2019, Florida had over 250,000 patients in the Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) registry approved to use Me.... Read More
Clinical

Elite Hospitals Plunge Into Unproven Stem Cell Treatments

Apr 04, 2019 at 08:41 pm by Staff

  Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News The online video seems to promise everything an arthritis patient could want. The six-minute segment mimics a morning talk show, using.... Read More
Business/Technology

Fixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn't Fall To Consumers, Panel Told

Apr 04, 2019 at 08:38 pm by Staff

. Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the so.... Read More
Grand Rounds

AdventHealth University and Stetson University Announce Partnership and MHA/MBA Dual-Degree

Apr 04, 2019 at 04:21 pm by Staff

. AdventHealth University (AHU) and Stetson University are partnering to offer an innovative, dual-degree, online program leading students to degrees in both a Master of He.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Raccoon in Reddick Tests Positive for Rabies

Apr 03, 2019 at 07:45 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County wants Reddick residents to be aware that a raccoon in their area has tested positive for rabies. People who live or work in.... Read More
Clinical

Hepatitis A Surging: DOH Seminole Offering Education for Healthcare Providers and Vaccine Events

Apr 02, 2019 at 06:50 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) invites healthcare providers to the Know Hepatitis: Understanding An Epidemic presentation on Tuesday, Apr.... Read More
Business/Technology

You have met The SUPPORT Act. But have you been introduced to EKRA?

Apr 02, 2019 at 11:11 am by Staff

Authored by Attorneys of Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero, P.L. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, our Nation is in the midst of an.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Marion County Experiencing Increase in Hepatitis A Cases, DOH Holding Vaccination Events

Apr 02, 2019 at 10:46 am by Staff

. Marion County is continuing to see an increase in cases of hepatitis A locally and wants to encourage residents to get vaccinated for the virus. The Department of Health.... Read More
Grand Rounds

AdventHealth, Orlando Hand Surgery Associates Announce Affiliation

Apr 02, 2019 at 10:38 am by Staff

. OHSA physicians will begin practicing at AdventHealth campuses this summer, offering personalized upper-extremity orthopedic care close to home. . ORLANDO, Fla., April 2,.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Clinical Pregnancy Rates Exceed 74% Per Transfer for Cryos Donor Eggs

Apr 02, 2019 at 10:34 am by Staff

New Data Positions Cryos as One of the Most Successful Donor Egg Programs in the U.S. . Cryos USA - International Sperm and Egg Bank based in Orlando today announced re.... Read More
Clinical

DOH-Orange Offers Free STD Testing On Wednesdays During The Month Of April

Apr 01, 2019 at 07:32 pm by Staff

. April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness month. On Wednesdays during the month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County's Sexually Transmitted Disease (ST.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Lake Nona Chamber Festival Brings Excitement to the Park

Mar 29, 2019 at 12:53 am by Staff

. The Nona Chamber Festival "Easter Basket" will bring even more excitement to the new Nona Adventure Park on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Lake Nona Reg.... Read More
Business/Technology

If Healthcare is a 'Right,' What's Next?

Mar 28, 2019 at 09:40 pm by Staff

Few laying on a gurney heading to surgery want "lowest bidder government operatives" By PETER ROSENBERGER One cannot help but admire those who persevere through medical.... Read More
Clinical

More Older Adults With Joint Replacements Recover At Home, Not Rehab

Mar 28, 2019 at 09:17 pm by Staff

  Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Older adults and their families often wonder: Where's the best place to recover after a hip or knee replacement -- at home or in a.... Read More