Health care

COVID-19 might have left the headlines, but it hasn’t stopped transmitting among Americans. Last holiday season, less than a quarter of the adults in this nation decided to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot, and...

The Democratic Socialists of America have some thoughts on why Amendment 4 for abortion access failed and what to do next.

An appeals court will hear a case about restrictions on medical treatment for transgender Floridians  A federal appeals court will hear arguments in January in a battle over Florida’s restrictions on treatments such as puberty...

Information on how navigators can help you choose the ACA plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

The VA is reaching out to women Veterans who are on the go at the Tampa International Airport with a digital campaign that uses QR codes.

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is now. A trained Florida SHINE counselor can help you evaluate available Medicare plans and select the best option for your needs. Award-winning SHINE counselor Fran Oberne helps our listeners...

The Parkinson’s Foundation said the cause of the disease remains largely unknown, yet worldwide around 10 million people are affected by it.  However, a new drug has emerged that could be extremely beneficial to those...

School shooting threats in Tampa region continue Statewide, school districts have been inundated with false shooting threats. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s message to students and their parents is if a kid gets arrested for...

A judge is requiring Florida’s Medicaid program to provide incontinence supplies to adults with disabilities.

A bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Orlando Health system is “qualified” to buy three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties.

A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals.

Medicaid enrollment in Florida has steadily decreased since the end of the COVID-19 federal public health emergency.