Volusia-Brevard Local News

AdventHealth Begins Historic COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dec 16, 2020 at 01:26 pm by pj

Thousands of frontline team members are expected to be vaccinated in upcoming days.   AdventHealth marked a historic day as COVID-19 vaccinations began for frontline te.... Read More

In Other Words…To Screen or Not to Screen?  That is no Longer the Question

Dec 15, 2020 at 04:37 pm by pj

  With RICK RAMNATH, MD   This month we shine the spotlight on Dr. Rick Ramnath, a principal at NeuroSkeletal Imaging in Orlando, Merritt Island and Melbourne, wh.... Read More

Pediatricians Want Kids to Be Part of COVID Vaccine Trials

Dec 15, 2020 at 04:12 pm by pj

  By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News If clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines aren’t expanded soon to include children, it’s unlikely that even kids i.... Read More

Hospitals Scramble to Prioritize Which Workers Are First for COVID Shots

Dec 15, 2020 at 04:07 pm by pj

  By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News   If there’s such a thing as a date with destiny, it’s marked on Dr. Taison Bell’s calendar. A.... Read More

I Found My Secret to Feeling Younger and Stronger. The Pandemic Stole It Away.

Dec 15, 2020 at 04:02 pm by pj

  By Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News Back in early January, before COVID-19 was as familiar as the furniture, I went in for my annual physical. My doctor looked.... Read More

Supply Is Limited and Distribution Uncertain as COVID Vaccine Rolls Out

Dec 15, 2020 at 03:58 pm by pj

  By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News    High stakes and big challenges await as the U.S. prepares to roll out vaccines against COVID-19, with fro.... Read More

Farmworkers, Firefighters and Flight Attendants Jockey for Vaccine Priority

Dec 15, 2020 at 03:55 pm by pj

   By Rachel Bluth and Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News      Governor DeSantis Weighs In  With front-line health worker.... Read More

Trump Plan May Set Clock Ticking on Many Health Rules

Dec 15, 2020 at 03:49 pm by pj

  By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  The Trump administration wants to require the Department of Health and Human Services to review most of its regulation.... Read More

Is It Time to Scare People About COVID?

Dec 15, 2020 at 11:51 am by pj

  Commentary By Elisabeth Rosenthal I still remember exactly where I was sitting decades ago, during the short film shown in class: For a few painful minutes, we w.... Read More

Orlando VA Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dec 15, 2020 at 11:13 am by pj

  The Orlando VA Medical Center began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to Veterans residing in the long-term care Community Living Center Monday and will be.... Read More

New Partnership Allows Students to Earn Credits for BSN, MSN Concurrently

Dec 14, 2020 at 04:27 pm by pj

The partnership makes Seminole State among the first state or community colleges in the nation to offer a concurrent BSN/MSN program with a university. SANFORD – Thanks.... Read More

Multifunction Cardiography: Advanced Technology

Dec 11, 2020 at 09:00 pm by pj

By RAFFI B. SHEN, NORBERT RAINFORD, MD, AND JOSEPH T. SHEN, MD       Coronary artery heart disease (CAD) is a leading, major cause of death and disability in.... Read More

Brooks Rehabilitation to Build New Hospital in Lake Nona

Dec 10, 2020 at 05:15 pm by pj

Brooks Rehabilitation will bring its innovative inpatient rehabilitation services to Orlando’s Lake Nona community with a new state-of-the-art hospital. The Brooks uniqu.... Read More

CMS Proposes New Rules to Address Prior Authorization and Reduce Burden on Patients and Providers

Dec 10, 2020 at 04:53 pm by pj

  Improving patient and provider access to medical records and reforming prior authorization processes critical in a public health emergency The Centers for Medicare &a.... Read More

How Depression and Isolation are Leading to Exploitation of Children

Dec 10, 2020 at 10:26 am by pj

The pandemic’s emotional toll By JAN EDWARDS   Given the current environment, many children are at home 24/7, missing their friends, playing sports, ex.... Read More

Steps for Starting a New Nursing Career 

Dec 09, 2020 at 12:13 am by pj

By JULIA MERRILL    Being a nurse is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. Nurses enjoy substantial benefits and great job security, and there are plenty of di.... Read More

The Taxability and Timing of PPP Loan Forgiveness 

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:45 pm by pj

  By AMY GOODMAN, CPA     Can you imagine a year with more ups, downs, twists and turns than this year?  Navigating the everchanging terms of the Payche.... Read More

Kissimmee VA Clinic Moves to New Facility

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:30 pm by pj

The Kissimmee Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is opening its new clinic on Dec. 14 located at 701 Union Street, Kissimmee Fl 34741. The new clinic is located 1.2 miles from.... Read More

Report Reveals Lung Cancer Health Disparities in Florida

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:26 pm by pj

The American Lung Association has released its 3rd annual State of Lung Cancer report, which examines the toll of lung cancer in Florida, and outlines steps the state can take.... Read More

In Becerra, an HHS Nominee With Political Skill But No Front-Line Health Experience

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:55 pm by pj

  By Rachana Pradhan and Angela Hart and Julie Rovner and Jenny Gold   Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice.... Read More