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A Florida company's autonomous robot may soon move patients around hospitals
Rovex Technologies Corp. founder and CEO Dr. David Crabb has experienced hospital logistical challenges firsthand. He’s an emergency room physician by trade. This led Crabb to explore autonomous robots and how they could assist. In 2024, he started the Gainesville-based startup and began to develop Rovi – which can carry stretchers.
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New HCA Florida hospital to open in Gainesville in May 2026: ‘Next-level care’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday for the new HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, which will open next month. Officials say the state-of-the-art facility will provide full-service medical and surgical care. The hospital is located at 4090 Southwest 41st Boulevard, just off the Archer Road...
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UF Health Florida Recovery Center director dies: ‘He truly brought FRC to life’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A UF Health doctor who helped hundreds of people through addiction recovery has died. UF Health Florida Recovery Center announced the death of Dr. Scott Teitelbaum on social media. Teitelbaum died due to complications after surgery on Thursday night. The doctor had been with Florida...
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Florida Department of Health warns of toxic algae in Orange Lake
ORANGE LAKE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida Health Department officials warned people of blue-green algae in Orange Lake - Eagles Nest Dock. This week, the Marion County health department collected water samples from the lake to test for toxins produced by blue-green algae. Officials warn people to avoid contact with waters...
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Old Williston hospital receives no bids at auction
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Community Hospice & Palliative Care encourages advance care planning for National Healthcare Decisions Day
“Taking time to talk about future healthcare choices is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your loved ones,” said Phillip Ward, president and CEO of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. “When wishes are clearly shared and documented, families and healthcare providers are better able to honor what matters most to the individual.” The post Community Hospice & Palliative Care encourages advance care planning for National Healthcare Decisions Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Air monitoring finds no health risk at Gainesville's Williams Elementary
State Rep. Yvonne Hayes Hinson stated in a March 31 press release that state and local environmental agencies found no current health risk to students or staff from chemical toxins previously detected at Joseph Williams Elementary School in southeast Gainesville. A recent Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) report revealed that some air samples collected on campus late last year detected several chemicals slightly above levels the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers acceptable for long-term residential exposure. But most of those samples fell below the University of Florida’s school specific thresholds for air pollutants, which are based on the exposure levels of students who are not on campus for extended periods. The samples, collected in Nov. 2025 from the school’s Building 2, detected four chemical toxins at varying levels: benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and naphthalene. Hinson, D-Gainesville, a Williams Elementary School alum, obtained the report from FDEP after receiving a postcard from a Gainesville resident that expressed concerns over “toxins and a landfill at the school." The Intercept reported in 2024 that city officials in Gainesville chose a site less than 150 feet from Williams Elementary School — a predominantly Black school in a predominantly Black neighborhood — to serve
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Heart Ball on March 28 will advance health and hope in Gainesville
On March 28th, Gainesville will host its 2026 Heart Ball, marking a moment to reflect, honor, and celebrate progress toward advancing heart health. The post Heart Ball on March 28 will advance health and hope in Gainesville appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Multiple UF Health hospitals earn high marks from Healthgrades
Multiple UF Health hospitals earned national honors from Healthgrades, including selection as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals and top-100 rankings in several specialties. According to a UF Health press release sent on Tuesday, UF Health Shands Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville, UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health...
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'Flying ICU' aims to cut emergency response times in north central Florida
HCA Florida on Wednesday unveiled an air ambulance program in Gainesville that will increase emergency transportation capacity in rural and hard-to-reach communities of north central Florida. The ribbon-cutting took place at the under-construction HCA Florida Gainesville hospital, adjacent to the longstanding HCA Florida North Florida campus. The helicopter program, HCA...
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HCA Florida launches air ambulance service for Tri-County service
HCA Florida and Air Methods team up for air ambulance service in North Central Florida starting its 24/7 response early Thursday morning, officials announced at a Wednesday press conference. Transporting patients into HCA Florida facilities in Gainesville and Ocala, the helicopter will be based out of Chiefland and bring the...
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15 new orthopedic practice, center openings in Q1
Orthopedic practices and ASCs showed no signs of slowing their growth in early 2026, with a number of new locations opening across the country in the first quarter. The openings span independent surgeon groups, major health systems and children’s hospitals. Here are 15 orthopedic clinic locations and ASCs that...
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HCA Florida Airlife launches new helicopter route in Chiefland: ‘Seconds can make the difference’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — HCA Healthcare introduced a new air medical route based in Chiefland as the company expands infrastructure and services. A new hospital is set to open in Gainesville this spring. HCA Florida Airlife began transporting patients on the new route last week. The helicopters will be...