Tag : Health

Near Orlando, HCA Osceola hospital staff warn of understaffing and unsafe conditions for patients | Orlando Area News | Orlando

click to enlarge photo by McKenna Schueler HCA Florida Osceola Hospital employees and community allies rally in support of safe…

12 months ago

Trial for Florida’s Medicaid coverage of transgender treatments starts this week | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge A trial will start Tuesday after a federal judge rejected an attempt by the state to scuttle…

12 months ago

The importance of sunglasses and what kinds to buy

We are in the midst of the sunniest months of the year and protecting your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet…

12 months ago

Florida legislators vote to decriminalize fentanyl test strips to help address overdose crisis | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge The Florida Channel Florida Sen. Tina Polsky hugging Democratic colleague Sen. Lori Berman after a bill to…

12 months ago

‘Ava’s Law’ bill allowing pregnant people to delay prison time advances in Florida House | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Image via The Florida Channel A measure moved forward Tuesday in the Florida House that would allow…

1 year ago

Florida Republicans want to ban businesses from requiring masks or COVID-19 tests | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge A House committee on Monday advanced a proposal that would prohibit businesses and government agencies from requiring…

1 year ago

Federal judge says Florida health official must testify in transgender Medicaid fight | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge A federal judge has rejected a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to shield a top health…

1 year ago

Florida Senate passes bill that blocks doctors from offering gender-affirming treatments to trans youths | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo by Matt Keller Lehman Fight for Trans Rights rally on Saturday, March 11, at City Hall…

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Florida Republicans want to make it harder to declare public-health emergencies | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Image via State of Florida Rep. Joel Rudman wants to change Florida laws surrounding public-health emergencies. Pointing…

1 year ago

Proposals in the Legislature aim to help mobile dental clinics expand their reach | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Similar to food trucks, where the restaurant comes to you, mobile dental units are used to expand…

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