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Pediatricians scale back on COVID shots amid declining interest from families

When pediatrician Eric Ball opened a refrigerator full of childhood vaccines, all the expected shots were there — DTaP, polio, pneumococcal vaccine — except...

Tampa General Hospital commits $162 million to USF Health partnership

Tampa General Hospital will give more than $162 million to the University of South Florida next year to continue to strengthen the group’s partnership...

New Alzheimer’s drug in demand but who should take it?

A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has offered new hope to those affected by the disease and their loved ones.Donanemab, developed by Eli...

HIV diagnoses, patient data released in Florida health department hack

TALLAHASSEE — Floridians’ recent HIV test results, detailed doctors’ notes and immunization and virus testing records were among thousands of state health department files...

A Tampa hospital is the first to use this artificial intelligence technology in its cafe

TAMPA — At 1:16 p.m. on a Tuesday, Richard Sokol taps his badge to enter Season’s Café at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The assistant nurse...

It’s not just PMS: For some, periods come with severe mental health effects

Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Resources are listed at...

Clinic at Tampa port to expand health care access for ‘hidden’ industry

TAMPA — The cargo ship captain arrived in New Orleans feeling ill. He got an antibiotic from an urgent care center, then returned to...

Judge tosses Florida lawsuit against feds over child health insurance

TALLAHASSEE — A U.S. district judge Friday rejected a lawsuit filed by Florida challenging new federal guidelines in a program that provides subsidized health...

At Tampa summit, former NFL star warns about concussion risks from football

TAMPA — At his peak, Jordan Reed was a fearsome sight for defensive backs trying to halt the speedy 6-foot 2-inch, 242-pound tight end.He...

Tampa General chosen as one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals

Tampa General Hospital has been chosen to house one of four new state funded behavioral health teaching programs as Florida tries to address a...

Nearly 600,000 Florida kids shed from government health care, study says

TALLAHASSEE — Nearly 600,000 Florida children lost their government-provided health insurance last year after the federal government ended the national COVID-related health emergency, more...

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