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Meet and greet with the Jackson Hospital Davinci 5
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – A few months ago, Jackson Hospital unveiled its state-of-the-art Da Vinci 5 robot. This robot is a surgical robot used by general surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries. Earlier this week, Jackson County residents were able to stop by the hospital and meet the robot, Dr. Jack. The surgeons currently trained […]
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Dr. Joe H. Gay achieves American Board of Internal Medicine milestone
December 29, 2025, Marianna, FL. Dr. Joe H. Gay was recently recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for over 30 years certified in the specialty and may now use the 30-year designation. He has held ABIM certification since 1990. Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, President and CEO...
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HCA Florida, UCF to launch internal medicine residency program
Gainesville-based HCA Florida Healthcare and The UCF College of Medicine in Orlando will launch an internal medicine residency program at HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, with the first class of 12 residents starting in July 2026, South Florida Hospital News reported Jan. 6. According to the report, the three-year...
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Tallahassee’s newest senior center on track to open this summer, city officials say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Plans for Tallahassee’s newest senior center are ahead of schedule and the new Welaunee facility is expected to open this summer, according to city officials. Beverly Harding said she was excited to hear of plans for a new senior center, though she appreciates the art...
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Healthcare overpayment law goes into effect
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Starting Thursday, a state law went into effect that speeds up refunds for patients who are overcharged for healthcare. Senate Bill 1808 requires healthcare providers to refund overcharged patients within 30 days. Providers who miss the deadline could face fines or penalties.
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Jackson Hospital Welcomes New Year’s Baby 2026
Jackson Hospital proudly welcomed its New Year’s baby, Dahlia Thompson, born on January 2, 2026, at 9:51 p.m. Dahlia weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19 ¾ inches in length. She is the daughter of Tiara Acevedo and Donald Thompson of Central Florida. Dr. Orlando Muniz served...
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Eye On Health - Dr. Philip Bongiorno - Robotic Lung Surgery
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Big Bend Hospice is extending its reach into rural Northwest Florida
Tallahassee's nonprofit hospice has announced a major expansion into the rural counties to the west of its present service area. Big Bend Hospice CEO Bill Wertman says the organization is gearing up to provide services to Jackson, Calhoun and Gulf counties, in addition to the eight-county region it already serves. So more hiring is underway.
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Enhanced ACA subsidies end, raising health care costs for South Georgia families
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HCA Florida Capital Hospital, UCF Announce New Internal Medicine Residency Program
The new program in Tallahassee will help address Florida’s need for primary care physicians HCA Florida Capital Hospital recently announced its new Internal Medicine Residency Program through the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Graduate Medical Education (GME) Consortium. The program will welcome its first class of 12 residents in July 2026, growing to a […]
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New Lanark EMS station opens in Franklin County
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Ribboncutting Friday for new EMS building
Hi Y’all, welcome 2026! I’m hoping that everyone will strive to make Lanark the best it can be and pray for our country. It’s quiet on the home front right now. The Christmas decorations are coming down, and the parties are over. It is time to get back to the business of being retired (volunteering to keep the area running smoothly).