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Feeling Bullish on the Nursing Shortage
Just a few months ago, I shared promising news about the state gaining ground amid a projected shortage of roughly 59,000 nurses by 2035. Ongoing support for nursing education, as well as strong partnerships between schools and healthcare organizations, have helped to shore up the numbers. While the state is not out of the woods yet, the University of South Florida just added its own fuel to the mounting progress.
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Feeding Tampa Bay says current need is higher than it was during COVID
TAMPA, Fla. — Food assistance organizations in the Tampa Bay area report that demand for services is rising as families face higher costs for groceries, gas and housing. Feeding Tampa Bay officials said the organization has seen an at least 25% increase in the need for help over the last two years. Metropolitan Ministries also said demand remains high, including a 15% increase in seniors seeking assistance over the past year.
Main Street Dollars
Moffitt, Florida’s top cancer hospital, is now out of network for Humana and Aetna Medicare Advantage plans
For a Florida retiree fighting cancer, the name of the hospital on the insurance card can matter as much as the diagnosis. Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer hospital, is now out of network for several of the biggest Medicare Advantage plans in the market. If you or a […]
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MDVIP is a Tampa Bay go-to for personalized and local primary medical care
In an era where so much of our daily life is streamlined with AI, chatbots, and faceless interactions, there are a few things that still demand a human touch to be done well. Our primary medical care is at the absolute top of that list. Trusting our bodily health to WebMD and a chat with Claude doesn’t cut it. We need, and deserve, real humans who pay attention to our specific needs. That’s what makes MDVIP in Riverview the clear local choice for those who want a real human, real attention, and concierge-level care when it comes to their own health.
Tampa Bay Times
Temple Terrace voters to decide Tuesday on $50M public safety complex
Temple Terrace voters will decide Tuesday whether to give the green light to the city to build its first stand-alone police headquarters and a third fire station, something city leaders feel is long overdue. But the vote comes just as residents are facing the prospect of more than $80 million in water system upgrades tied to aging infrastructure and PFAS contamination.
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Expanded newborn screening to start at Tampa General Hospital
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa General Hospital is the first hospital in Florida to the Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program, a voluntary pilot program. Dr. Tara Randis, chair of pediatrics at TGH Muma Children’s Hospital, said that newborns are typically screened for about 60 conditions. This will expand newborn testing to 750 genetic conditions to help families find diagnoses and access treatments sooner.
Bay News 9
Expanded newborn screening to start at Tampa General Hospital
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa General Hospital is the first hospital in Florida to the Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program, a voluntary pilot program. Dr. Tara Randis, chair of pediatrics at TGH Muma Children’s Hospital, said that newborns are typically screened for about 60 conditions. This will expand newborn testing to 750 genetic conditions to help families find diagnoses and access treatments sooner.
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Watson Clinic Recruits Additional Physician & Providers
Watson Clinic recently welcomed the following new additions to their team of expert physicians and providers. Ruby E. Martinez, OD is an Optometry specialist who treats patients from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Her areas of expertise include comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages, and the management and treatment of complex eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and glaucoma. Dr. Martinez earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Bioscience from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Kentucky College of Optometry in Pikeville, KY. She completed her Primary Care and Ocular Disease residency at Jacksonville North VA Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, and she is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Florida Optometric Association. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Laker/Lutz News
MS & Neuromuscular Center of Excellence opens comprehensive multiple sclerosis center in Lutz
As the Tampa Bay region continues to grow, so does the need for specialized healthcare. To help meet that demand, the MS & Neuromuscular Center of Excellence (MSN) will open a new comprehensive multiple sclerosis center in Lutz on August 20, expanding access to expert neurological care for patients across Central Florida.