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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge
Tampa General Hospital became the first medical center in the country to sign a new federal pledge focused on serving healthy food to patients. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Tampa hospital Thursday alongside the USDA secretary to spotlight the nutritional campaign. The hospital launched its revamped,...
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Tampa General Hospital sues Eli Lilly over reporting demands for 340B discounts
Tampa General Hospital has sued Eli Lilly, alleging the drugmaker unlawfully cut off discounts under the federal 340B drug pricing program after the hospital refused to provide newly required prescription-level claims data through Lilly’s reporting platform. Because of the new requirement, Tampa General alleges Lilly is engaging in “exploitation...
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Watson Clinic Welcomes Three Additional Physician Assistants
Watson Clinic recently welcomed the following new additions to their team of expert medical providers. . Shannon Burke, PA is a physician assistant who serves patients of board-certified Dermatology specialists Sharon I. Fairbee, MD and William J. Roth, MD, PhD from the Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building at 1755 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. Her areas of expertise include full body skin exams, skin cancer surveillance, and the evaluation and treatment of common dermatologic conditions. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL, and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from South University in Tampa, FL. She is board-certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants. Appointments with Ms. Burke may be scheduled by calling 863-904-6201 or visiting WatsonClinic.com/Burke.
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FL Pharmacy and Pharmacist Agree to $50K Controlled Substances Act Violations Settlement
Orlando, FL – U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe recently announced that Plaza Pharmacy, LLC and Paul Ezeobinwa have agreed to pay the United States $50,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly distributing schedule V drugs and committing multiple recordkeeping violations. “Our Diversion investigators...
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This Affordable Florida City Makes Living Comfortably On Social Security A Real Possibility
Tucked away in the heart of Polk County, Bartow, Florida is one of the state’s best-kept secrets for retirees living on Social Security. With its low cost of living, warm weather, and genuine small-town charm, this historic city offers a lifestyle that feels rich without draining your monthly check.
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3 months after client dies at Tampa mental health facility, no new admissions allowed
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Freestanding ER projects on major growth track in region
Key takeaway: BayCare is building a freestanding emergency room in south Tampa. Core challenge: The facility will be within a few miles of at least three hospitals with active emergency rooms. What’s next: Construction is underway and it is expected to open next year. BayCare, the Clearwater healthcare system,...
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Tampa tire pollution: Study tracks toxic chemical in Hillsborough River
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida International University researchers are examining how rain flushes toxic tire-wear pollutants into the Hillsborough River to help safeguard local ecosystems. Florida tire chemical research. What we know:. Florida International University Assistant Research Professor Kassidy Troxell is leading a study on 6PPD, a chemical added to tires...
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AdventHealth expands in Tampa Bay with new patient tower
AdventHealth recently announced the expansion of its Carrollwood facility based in Tampa, Fla., to accommodate more inpatient, surgical and specialty care services. Serving more than 300,000 residents living a short distance from the facility, AdventHealth Carrollwood is adding a new six-story patient tower set to open in 2029 and a parking garage that will come online sooner.