Juul to pay nearly $440M in teen vaping probe
Settlement puts an end to 33 states’ two-year investigation into Juul.
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Juul to pay nearly $440M in teen vaping probe
Settlement puts an end to 33 states’ two-year investigation into Juul.
UF Shands paramedics, dispatchers unionize
Group looks for training, adequate pay.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster update
Booster will be available only for those who have gotten first two shots in vaccine series.
Shands data breach affects 941 patients
Patient medical records potentially accessed by employee over 14-month span.
Study examines coffee and cigarettes connection
UF researchers find the morning brew may ease nicotine cravings.
UF: Sleep medication usage drops
5-year study shows decline in usage, especially among elderly.
North Florida Hospital receives 5-star rating
Healthgrades awards 5-star rating for OB-GYN services.
UF: Diagnostic tool identifies sepsis within hours
Researchers leverage artificial intelligence to diagnose within 12 hours.
CDC drops quarantine guidelines for COVID-19
Loosened guidelines come as students return to school around the country.
UF College of Nursing receives $3.6M grant
State funds will go toward combatting nursing shortage accentuated during COVID pandemic.
UF Health CEO steps down
James Kelly named interim CEO following Ed Jimenez’s departure.
COVID continues to saturate Florida
64 of state’s 67 counties now listed on CDC’s “high risk” list.
North Florida offers new endoscopic procedure
HCA hospital provides non-surgical weight loss option.
UF Shands nationally recognized in 10 specialties
U.S. News & World Report releases Best Hospitals report.
UF unveils imaging machine for cancer treatment
MRI device one of 42 in world, first in southeast U.S.
Local COVID numbers show steady increase
Florida leads country in new cases per 100,000 people.
UF: Bariatric surgery patients need support
Study finds physical activity, diet improves but fall short of federal guidelines.
UF researchers inhibit virus that causes COVID
Study discovers new way to fight evolving strains of coronaviruses.
North Florida Hospital awarded for stroke care
American Heart Association bestowed three awards.
Monkeypox virus confirmed in 36 states
Total count of confirmed cases remains around 700.
Local COVID numbers continue to climb
Local positive cases rise with CDC designating 60 Florida counties as “high risk.”
UF Health named HHT Center of Excellence
UF’s work with rare inherited condition involving blood vessels leads to Cure HHT provider designation.
UF Health selects chief diversity officer
Dr. Lakesha Butler will start her new position on Aug. 22
City of Gainesville battles summer heat
City staff looks to prevent heat-related injuries as rising summer temperatures hit area.