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Micanopy, FL · Health
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Nurses at UF Health Shands Hospital ratify new 3-year contract
The Shands Nurses Union ratified a new three-year contract with UF Health Shands Hospital covering about 3,000 nurses with $18.3 million in wage improvements. The contract includes $3.3 million to keep health insurance premiums flat in 2027 and allows for new wage negotiations starting spring 2027. Members of The Shands...
Alachua Chronicle
Nurses at UF Health Shands Hospital ratify contract with historic financial package
The Shands Nurses Union voted to ratify a new three-year contract with UF Health Shands Hospital yesterday, covering approximately 3,000 registered nurses The post Nurses at UF Health Shands Hospital ratify contract with historic financial package appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital names Raun Craven as new CEO
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City has named Raun Craven as its new chief executive officer. According to a ClearSky press release, the 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital, which opened in November 2025, specializes in providing rehabilitative care for patients recovering from disabling injuries and illnesses, including stroke, brain injury, hip fracture, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other medically complex conditions.
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CenterWell encouraging individuals with certain insurance to look elsewhere for their health care needs
Having several different health care options (ERs, hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care centers) coming into The Villages area such as UF Health, Orlando Health Medical Group, HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth and Premier Medical is positive because it provides critical competition, prevents insurance monopolies and expands in-network access, particularly for major Medicare Advantage plans.
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2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
TOWN OF BRANFORD – PWSID #2610109 We’re pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact the water office at 386-935-1146. WATER SOURCE AND TREATMENT Our water source is ground water from two wells that draws from the Floridan Aquifer. Our water is treated with iron sequestration for iron removal and chlorination for disinfection. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT In 2025, the Department of Environmental Protection performed a Source Water Assessment on our system. The assessment was conducted to provide information about any potential sources of contamination in t.
Alachua Chronicle
Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes CNA Week
Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes its certified nursing assistants during National CNA Week, observed June 12 to 18, 2026, honoring the essential role they play in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across Northeast and North Central Florida. The post Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes CNA Week appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital hosts annual butterfly release in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital hosted its annual butterfly release ceremony on Friday, June 5, in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month The post HCA Florida North Florida Hospital hosts annual butterfly release in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner touts property tax alternatives in Newberry
Paul Renner, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, proposes a $34 billion plan prioritizing affordability by rolling back property taxes and shifting tax burdens to tourists and non-residents. Renner criticizes Community Redevelopment Agencies for prolonged abuse and pledges to enforce accountability for misuse of taxpayer funds without infringing on home rule. Republican...
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HCA Florida Healthcare opening new emergency facility in Ocala in spring ’27
HCA Florida Healthcare is opening a new chapter in emergency care due to the rapid growth in Marion County. HCA Florida Canopy Oak Emergency is set to open next spring near On Top of the World. The $15 million facility will be a.
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HCA Florida Healthcare opening new emergency facility in Ocala in spring ’27
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - HCA Florida Healthcare is opening a new chapter in emergency care due to the rapid growth in Marion County. HCA Florida Canopy Oak Emergency is set to open next spring near On Top of the World. The $15 million facility will be a fully staffed emergency...
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Patient reacts to Gainesville Planned Parenthood to closing next month
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Patients are reacting after learning the city’s Planned Parenthood health center will close its doors next month. Patients were notified Wednesday. Planned Parenthood of Florida says the closure is part of an effort to align health centers with patient needs and changes in patient volume. The...
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Lake City council approves wastewater treatment plant purchase for industrial park
LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - The Lake City City Council finalized a deal to buy a wastewater treatment plant that leaders say is needed at the North Florida Mega Industrial Park. The city will pay the county more than $1.5 million and assume $5.5 million in debt. The council passed...
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Gainesville Planned Parenthood to close due to decline in patients
Planned Parenthood announced Wednesday its Gainesville clinic will be closing its doors June 26. In-person medical services like vaccinations will end, though some care will be available through telehealth services, like mental health appointments. The closest Planned Parenthood locations are in Jacksonville, Orlando and Tallahassee, about 77, 126 and 156...
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Gainesville Planned Parenthood to shut down next month
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Patients received an unexpected notification on their portal Wednesday afternoon from Planned Parenthood - Gainesville Health Center. The Gainesville location will be closing down on June 26. According to the message, patients may receive medical services and obtain records until then. According to the President and...