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Web6 days ago · Health News Florida. Feds set higher staffing mandates. Most nursing homes don’t meet them. Jordan Rau - KFF Health News. , April 23, 2024. The staffing regulation was disparaged by the industry as unattainable. Patient advocates say it doesn’t go far enough. Labor unions welcomed the requirement.
Here's how to decide if you're safe to go out when you're …
WebFeb 17, 2022 · The good news is, the numbers of COVID-19 cases are plummeting across the country. But there's still a stunning amount of virus spreading in many places, with more than 100,000 reported cases a day.
UF Health Jax launches the Haley Brain Health Wellness Center for ...
WebNov 22, 2021 · The center, named for the late CEO of the hospital, will serve veterans with the “invisible wounds of war," including mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, PTSD and substance abuse.
More than 2,000 patients with COVID are in Florida hospitals
WebMay 23, 2022 · The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has topped 2,000 amid a steady increase in infections in the state. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted data Monday showing that 2,018 inpatients had COVID-19, up from 1,941 in a Friday count. The new data also showed that 158 COVID-19 patients were in …
Advice for cold, flu and COVID-19: Wear a mask and wash your …
WebNov 6, 2021 · SILVER: Yeah. Remember, early in the pandemic, people put a lot of emphasis on washing your hands. SIMON: Yes. SILVER: And it turns out that COVID itself isn't spread that much by contact with infected objects. But it is a very, very common way of catching a cold.
Florida Opens More Monoclonal Antibody COVID Treatment Centers
WebAug 19, 2021 · The Florida Channel. Gov. Ron DeSantis announces the opening of a monoclonal antibody treatment center in Hudson on Aug. 19, 2021. Locations in Pasco, Hillsborough and Volusia counties join five others around the state. Patients at high-risk of developing severe COVID-19 including those with obesity or lung disease can get the …
A look into the mental health of student-athletes
WebDec 2, 2021 · Of the college students living with mental issues, it is believed that about 30% seek help, whereas only 10% of college athletes who are dealing with a mental health issue are believed to seek help. The Florida Channel. Leonardo Garcia. Athletes deal with a variety of pressures in and out of their sports. One of the biggest is injuries.
Wegovy is now covered by Medicare for patients at risk of heart …
WebMar 23, 2024 · Listen • 5:22. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Federal government decided this week that Medicare and Medicaid prescription plans will cover the weight loss drug Wegovy, called Ozempic, when it's prescribed for diabetes. That is expected to greatly increase the number of people who take the drug. Though it comes with some caveats.
A $1 Billion Deal Brings New Player To South Florida Hospital Market
WebSep 28, 2021 · Dr. Ralph de la Torre ignored that adage. De la Torre is the founder, chairman and CEO of Steward Health Care. It is the newest player in the South Florida health care market. In August, the company closed on a $1.1 billion purchase of five hospitals in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. "It was personal. It's home for many of …
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