AI helps UF researchers illuminate medical mystery
May 26, 2021
Why do many adults experience both high blood pressure and depression? UF Health researchers sought to answer that elusive medical mystery by taking a long, in-depth […]
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AI helps UF researchers illuminate medical mystery
Why do many adults experience both high blood pressure and depression? UF Health researchers sought to answer that elusive medical mystery by taking a long, in-depth […]
FDOH: COVID numbers trending in right direction
May 25, 2021
The pandemic numbers are all going in the right direction, according to the Alachua County Health Department. COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and new cases and hospitalizations […]
Moderna says COVID-19 shot works for teens
May 25, 2021
Adolescents could have a second coronavirus vaccine option in the near future. Moderna said Tuesday its shots appeared 93 percent effective at protecting kids as young […]
WIC benefits to increase temporarily
May 25, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has announced WIC benefits will temporarily expand starting on June 1. The American Rescue Plan Act funded the […]
Florida nears 10 million vaccinated
May 21, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that 9,916,161 individuals have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Florida as of May 21. As Florida enters its 23rd […]
VA asks for input on health care system future
May 20, 2021
The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) announced today that it will hold three virtual listening sessions with stakeholders the second week of June to hear […]
UF Health doc offers COVID vaccine advice for parents
May 18, 2021
The race to defeat the novel coronavirus took a major leap forward last week when the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control […]
FDOH issues rabies alert for Northeast Gainesville
May 17, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has issued a rabies alert for Northeast Gainesville in the Ironwood Golf Club area. According to the […]
UF Health enrolling adults in dementia, heart disease study
May 13, 2021
Can taking a statin a day keep heart disease and dementia away in seniors ages 75 and older? Researchers at University of Florida Health and the […]
UF Health experts answer J&J vaccine questions
May 13, 2021
After a 10-day pause to further study unusual blood clotting issues, federal authorities have allowed the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to resume. As […]
U.S. marks progress against COVID-19
May 13, 2021
American deaths from COVID-19 are averaging 600 per day, a 10-month low. At the January peak, the United States was recording more than 3,400 deaths a […]
Vaccine clinics for ages 12+ to kick off Thursday
May 12, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has scheduled vaccination clinics at middle and high schools for students 12 and older starting Thursday. “Students will be able to […]
U.S. authorizes Pfizer shots for adolescents
May 11, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says children from 12 to 15 years old can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, providing a way for more of the […]
UF Health Shands notifies patients of privacy breach
May 7, 2021
UF Health Shands announced Friday that it experienced a privacy breach involving more than 1,500 people. According to a Shands press release, officials have notified the […]
Studies: Vaccine works against mutated coronaviruses
May 7, 2021
For months the world has watched with angst as coronavirus mutations have driven infection spikes in numerous countries around the world. But new research published this […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order
May 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended local emergency orders on Monday, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is reminding parents and students the move does not end […]
UF Health achieves milestone in heart failure treatment
May 4, 2021
University of Florida Health researchers recently became the first to temporarily implant a new device in a patient with congestive heart failure, a procedure that one […]
U.S. nears approval of Pfizer shots for teens
May 4, 2021
As officials hope to reduce coronavirus cases and reopen schools in the fall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for […]
Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
May 3, 2021
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
CDC loosens mask guidelines
Apr 28, 2021
Americans who have received a COVID-19 vaccine don’t need to wear face coverings outside unless they are in large crowds, according to new government guidelines. The […]
Vaccine access goes on-demand in Alachua County
Apr 27, 2021
For months local residents have battled busy signals, missed call-backs and competing registration systems while trying to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, for residents of […]
UF Health, FDOH team up on vaccine town hall
Apr 27, 2021
UF Health and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are joining forces for a virtual COVID-19 vaccine town hall on Thursday. The announcement comes […]
U.S. again allows Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
Apr 26, 2021
After a brief pause, American health authorities have again permitted distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. U.S. health agencies said […]