Health

For many decades February has been recognized as American Heart Month. It is a time where people can collectively focus more on their cardiovascular health and take steps to improve it. Taking care of our...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A state-run vaccination site in Tampa was still plagued by confusion and long waits Friday, a day after reports emerged of hourslong waits and seniors being turned...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Black Floridians have contracted COVID-19 at a higher rate than their White counterparts. But an analysis of the latest data available from the Florida Department of Health...

The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe V. Wade decision turned 48 Friday. But reproductive rights advocates are still fighting to protect women’s right to choose. LISTEN: As they’ve done for more than two decades, members...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Taskforce unveiled its 10-point plan Wednesday. It aims to get more COVID-19 vaccine to Florida’s minority communities. The Task...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A task force of faith-based organizations in black and minority communities has formed to help educate and combat misinformation about a COVID-19 vaccine. The group aims to...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources UPDATE 5 January 2021: Here’s an update to this story. Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are not accepting new appointments for the coronavirus vaccine after demand for it...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A group of St. Petersburg residents have organized to fight back against a rising wave of evictions, another crisis brought during the COVID-19 pandemic. A rally is...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources One of Florida’s first COVID-19 vaccines was administered at Tampa General Hospital Monday. Tampa General received enough vaccine to begin immunizing about 20,000 people. LISTEN: Six months...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation Friday met virtually with members of the public to discuss local bills and issues ahead of the 2021 session. COVID-19 concerns were...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources St. Petersburg leaders Monday announced a new initiative to fight the spread of COVID-19. The “Race to Safe” campaign challenges residents to help keep COVID numbers in...

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A group of nurses from around the country held a virtual news conference Monday amid concerns there could be more catastrophic death and suffering if the country...