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Of 191 particiapting state hospitals, 91 posted A's while the nonprofit watchdog adjusts its methodology for non-particpants to comply with a recent court ruling. Nationally, there was significant improvement in 17 measures of errors and infections.
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Mary Altaffer/APDemocrat David Jolly was an exception when asked by Florida Phoenix. He said it was because a majority of voters supported an amendment to legalize cannabis in 2024. -
Michael Connor/St. Pete CatalystThe expanded biochemical genetics facility provides faster tunaround times for tests such as newborn screenings to help diagnose and monitor rare metabolic conditions.
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There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems. -
A bill awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature creates a state Board of Naturopathic Medicine to assist the Department of Health's oversight. Opponents say naturopathy is not supported by science. -
The Tallahassee branch of the NAACP and a group of Tallahassee residents claim Tallahassee Memorial Hospital would be operating without a license due to it and Florida State University still negotiating a lease. -
One case in Hillsborough and two in Broward were confirmed in patients younger than 4, according to a state database. The Palm Beach case was reported at a high school. -
An Associated Press investigation finds that a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious, rich teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. -
Richard Freshwater has been in and out of the justice system in Charlotte and Sarasota counties for the past 20 years, often with charges that start as mental health scenarios and then continue to build on each other. -
Florida's toxic algae bloom season starts in about a month, but the state has already issued multiple health alerts this year. -
At the Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment's Nehemiah Action, Superintendent Fred Heid agreed to create a plan to improve student and guardian access to mental health support. -
One grant for nearly $8 billion is for the directed payment program for hospitals providing care to Medicaid patients. -
House Speaker Daniel Perez said a bill loosening child vaccination mandates would not be taken up during this week's legislative special session. -
Developed with the Supreme Twins Foundation, the camp aims to provide a structured, supportive environment for a demographic often underserved by traditional summer programming. -
A bug bite ultimately sent a North Carolina woman to the emergency room, where she had a couple of brief chats with a doctor and a dose of medicine. Now she questions why the charges were so high.
