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For months, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has faced calls to implement a statewide mask mandate. Today, Dr. Howard Kessler, President of Physicians for Social Responsibility joined that call. Kessler says until there is a cure for COVID-19, practicing prevention is the best solution. He rejects the idea of herd immunity.
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Despite reports of ICU beds filling up in some hospitals, Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida’s Healthcare system is in good shape.
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The federal government is downplaying concerns about large potential rate hikes in health insurance plans next year. Many Florida providers are asking for…
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A majority of Florida’s hospitals received low marks under the federal government’s new ratings system. The data was released earlier this week. But some…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be lifting regulations on blood donations from gay men. The move comes after pressure from activists in the wake…
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Florida officials are investigating what could be the first homegrown, mosquito-borne Zika case in the continental United States. But an Orlando physician…
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Big Bend Cares is preparing to break ground on a new neighborhood clinic. Big Bend Cares currently supports people with HIV and AIDS, but by opening the…
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Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is the first in the nation to offer a dissolving heart stent. A new technology hospital officials say could reduce long term…
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Law enforcement agencies across the state are undergoing implicit bias training to re-evaluate the way they interact with minority communities. But what…
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Panama City Beach area chickens have tested positive for West Nile Virus and two horses in Jefferson have contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The…
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Florida and Georgia are faring poorly on the annual child well-being report card. Both state’s slipped further toward the bottom when it comes to economic…
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Florida’s public university system is developing a program to address a shortage in nurses. The American Academy of Nursing has projected a shortfall…