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Alachua Chronicle

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announces $1.5 million in state-of-the-art upgrades to electrophysiology lab

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is proud to announce $1.5 million in state-of-the-art upgrades to its electrophysiology laboratory, enhancing the technology and resources available to diagnose and treat patients with heart rhythm disorders. The post HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announces $1.5 million in state-of-the-art upgrades to electrophysiology lab appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Gainesville Attorney Encourages “No” Vote on Judge Lewis Retention Over Support of Mask Mandates During COVID-19

On October 21, the Suwannee County Republican Party posted a message from Gainesville attorney Jeff Childers regarding the retention vote on Appellate Judge Joseph Lewis Jr. The statement appears to originate from Childers' newsletter, "Coffee and Covid News." Under Florida law, appellate judges are appointed by the governor and voters...

Gainesville, FL · 3d
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Independent Florida Alligator

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Live updates: Alachua County voters head to the polls for midterm

Alachua County residents lined up at the polls Tuesday for the midterm election to vote for local, state and federal politicians. From school board to governor positions, Gainesville ballots featured 15 different races. There are 64 polling locations open across Alachua County, and all are open from 7 a.m. to...

Alachua County, FL · 2d
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Ocala Gazette

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Seniors: It’s that time again

As Marion County’s older residents consider their options during Medicare open enrollment, one local insurance company owner says they need to ask themselves a question. “Do you want to save money,” Ocala Insurance Group owner Jorge Caravasi said, “or do you actually want to have access to healthcare?”

Marion County, FL · 13d
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Cancer care disparity the focus of UF Health Cancer Institute research

Research findings on racial disparities in cancer care sparked conversations about patient experiences Thursday evening as UF researchers, area residents and U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack gathered at Springhill Church. The UF Health Cancer Institute hosted its 2026 Annual Research Showcase of the Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative (CDRC), highlighting research aimed...

Gainesville, FL · 14d

Alachua Chronicle

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HCA Healthcare opens new Center for Clinical Advancement to strengthen clinical education and patient care

The new center will serve as the central nursing and physician training hub for six HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals across the North Florida Division, providing a dedicated learning environment where nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals can strengthen their clinical skills through hands-on training, advanced simulation technology, and collaborative learning experiences. The post HCA Healthcare opens new Center for Clinical Advancement to strengthen clinical education and patient care appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 17d

Ocala Gazette

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Heart of Florida loses contract for jail medical care

NaphCare Florida LLC has secured the multimillion-dollar contract to manage medical, dental, mental health and pharmaceutical care for Marion County Jail inmates, replacing Heart of Florida Health Center, the longtime provider of the services. HOF, which has come under intense scrutiny and criticism in recent years over complaints from inmates,...

Marion County, FL · 22d

WCJB

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Healthcare professionals gather in Gainesville for stroke care conference

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Healthcare professionals gathered in Gainesville to learn about advances in stroke care. UF Health hosted its 13th annual stroke conference, focusing on innovations aimed at improving patient outcomes. The conference brought together nurses, neurologists, stroke coordinators and other healthcare professionals to discuss new developments in treatment and...

Gainesville, FL · 19d

Alachua Chronicle

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital honors families during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with butterfly release ceremony

In recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital hosted its annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Butterfly Release Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, at the hospital's Duck Pond. The post HCA Florida North Florida Hospital honors families during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with butterfly release ceremony appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 20d

WCJB

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HCA North Florida Division opens new training center in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - HCA North Central Florida opened a Center for Clinical Advancement lab Thursday, featuring new equipment, new mannequins and new learning space for nurses. The Center for Clinical Advancement has been eight months in the making and is now fully operational, with its first class held the...

Gainesville, FL · 21d

Independent Florida Alligator

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San Felasco Hammock Preserve receives national recognition

San Felasco Hammock Preserve received national recognition on Friday when it was named Alachua County’s representative forest. The Old-Growth Forest Network, into which San Felasco was inducted, designates protected forests across the U.S. to preserve and inform people of old-growth locations, according to its website. A forest is classified as old-growth if it has developed over a long period, typically centuries, with little to no human disturbance.

Alachua County, FL · 22d

Ocala Gazette

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They kept reporting him: He died in the one clean room in the house

Editor’s note: This article ties to this report: Marion County’s EMS safety net praised by grand jury has funding gap | Ocala Gazette. Ocala Fire Capt. Chris Hickman remembers the home because of the pictures. Pizza boxes and fecal matter were strewn through the rooms, he said, the...

Marion County, FL · 10-06

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital names Stephanie Tijerina chief operating officer

Experienced HCA Healthcare leader brings more than 19 years of healthcare leadership experience to Gainesville. October 07, 2026 – HCA Florida North Florida Hospital today announced the appointment of Stephanie Tijerina as chief operating officer, effective October 5, 2026. Tijerina brings more than 19 years of progressive healthcare leadership...

Gainesville, FL · 27d

WCJB

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital appoints new Chief Operating Officer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - HCA Florida North Florida Hospital named Stephanie Tijerina its new chief operating officer on Tuesday. She most recently served in the same position at HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg. Tijerina also served as the hospital’s interim chief operating officer from May to July.

Gainesville, FL · 29d

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Compassionate Connections Grows Home Care With Heart

What Tasia Drayton saw in the healthcare industry after becoming a CNA, inspired her to start her own home care agency in 2017. She named her business exactly what was needed: Compassionate Connections. The agency provides client-centered homemaker, companion, and personal care services in Lake, Sumter, Marion, and surrounding counties.

Sumter County, FL · 09-30

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U of Florida Health taps endoscopic spine director as pain chief

UF Health Pain Medicine appointed Sanjeev Kumar, MD, chief of its Gainesville operations. Dr. Kumar is a professor of anesthesiology and director of the Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship, according to a Sept. 18 news release from the UF Department of Anesthesiology. As chief, he will oversee clinical operations, lead administration...

Gainesville, FL · 09-30

WCJB

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HCA Florida hospitals celebrate Hispanic Heritage with family health event

HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals are celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Hospitals in Ocala and West Marion hosted a family health and wellness event at the Silver Springs Shore Community Center.

Ocala, FL · 09-27

Ocala Gazette

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Marion County Commissioners weigh data center rules

Facing growing public anxiety over energy grids, water supplies and rural preservation, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners convened a workshop on Sept. 21 to establish proactive guardrails for potential data center developments before a formal application hits county desks. Although the county says no active data center applications...

Marion County, FL · 09-22

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Clinic in Florida is first in Southeast to offer gene therapy for fragile skin

Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel), a gene therapy approved in the U.S. last year to treat the fragile skin disease recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), can now be administered at University of Florida Health, a university-affiliated clinic in Gainesville. That’s according to Abeona Therapeutics, the company that markets Zevaskyn, which announced this...

Gainesville, FL · 09-18