HCA Florida receives top hospital rating
Leapfrog Group gives Gainesville hospital an “A” safety grade.
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HCA Florida receives top hospital rating
Leapfrog Group gives Gainesville hospital an “A” safety grade.
FDA approves first U.S. RSV vaccine
Vaccine could be available by this fall.
Aging Matters: Transportation tests county’s seniors
Some stuck at home, but more options are emerging.
Study: Sleep apnea poses serious health threat
UF study shows life expectancy shortens and causes health problems.
UF to offer screenings for service animals
Registration for free eye and heart exams is due by end of April.
Touching Hearts to host Health Fair
Over 20 vendors from around area to participate.
Alachua County releases algae health alert
Algae present in Orange, Lochloosa, and Newnans lakes.
UF study links asthma and cancer risk
Researchers find chances to develop cancer increase in asthma patients.
Veterans celebrate new GNV medical facilities
VA holds dedication ceremony for buildings located on SW 34th Street.
Aging adults overcome technology challenges
Digital gap between generations is closing.
UF: Chances to get COVID not race-based
Research shows ancestorial origins make no difference in susceptibility to COVID-19.
LifeSouth seeks rare blood to help patient
Patient suffers from sickle cell disease.
Medical facility teams with UF to aid turtles
St. Augustine turtle hospital focuses on fibropapillomatosis.
Local horse, Tonka, tries new device for swelling
Tonka retired to Alachua from Jacksonville.
UF Health to hold head, neck cancer seminar
Event will focus on latest advances in prevention and treatment.
UF scientist takes aim at tuberculosis
New UF faculty member tackles one of world’s deadliest infectious diseases.
EPA calls for new chemical limits in drinking water
Utilities would alert the public when traces were found.
More retirees choosing to age in place
Family, finances, energy levels influence decisions.
UF Health scientist lands grant for rare disease
Funds will go toward studying rare Smith-Kingsmore syndrome neurological disease.
Drug manufacturer to slash insulin prices
Number of American adults with diabetes has more than doubled over last 20 years.
FDOH initiates recall of Cedar Key oysters
Salmonella outbreak in Florida, Georgia and Alabama linked to local harvest.
Lovler: Family help is not easy to give or receive
Missing my mobility and independence after surgery was frustrating.
North Florida breaks ground for new medical campus
HCA North Florida Hosptial also celebrates its 50th anniversary during event.
Full-time family caregiving on rise
More than 53 million Americans provide care in home settings.