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RFK Jr. says parents should decide on kids' vaccines - not the state
Bay News 9
New USF Health clinic coordinates care for children with allergic diseases
University of South Florida Health’s new Center for Allergic Diseases is offering a once-a-month clinic aimed at coordinating care for children with complex allergic conditions. The clinic brings allergy, dermatology, gastroenterology and nutrition specialists together in one place for a single patient visit. Providers evaluate patients, discuss complex cases,...
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Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center Opens in Lutz
Multiple sclerosis patients in northern Hillsborough County have a new treatment option after a Clearwater-based specialty practice opened its second Tampa Bay center in Lutz. The MS & Neuromuscular Center of Excellence developed the Lutz center in partnership with Nira Medical. The facility includes on-site infusion services and will offer patients opportunities to participate in clinical research.
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East Ybor Industrial Site Approved for Tampa General Campus
Tampa General Hospital’s planned East Ybor expansion will replace a 24-acre industrial site with a medical campus, offices, housing and commercial space. The site covers 16 parcels generally bounded by North 26th Street, East Adamo Drive, the Selmon Connector and CSX Railroad. The approved plan allows nearly 3 million square feet, with hospital and medical office uses expected to make up the largest share alongside residential, hotel and retail components.
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Riverview Mother Relearns to Walk After Catastrophic Fall
Kristina Andrews was hanging lights on her balcony when she fell four stories, an accident that left the 32-year-old Riverview mother paralyzed from the neck down and now relearning to walk from inside a Dunedin nursing home. She spent about a month paralyzed entirely, unable to move, before slowly regaining motion in her arms and fingers. Today she attends rehabilitation three times a week, chasing a goal that once seemed unreachable: standing on her own two feet to hold her 3-year-old daughter, who lives in Texas.
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Tampa General Hospital Welcomes Monster Jam Drivers to Muma Children’s Hospital
Tampa General Hospital brought some extra excitement to patients at Muma Children’s Hospital when Monster Jam drivers and their special four-legged friend stopped by ahead of the event’s Tampa shows. The visit gave young patients an opportunity to meet the drivers, enjoy some Monster Jam fun, and take...
centralfloridahealthnews.com
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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Florida Orthopaedic Institute | Morning Blend
Bay News 9
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.
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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.