The county's new medical director, Dr. Ben Abo, led training and response changes that quadrupled the number of resuscitation successes.
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The legislation would allow people injured by vaccines to sue drug manufacturers that advertise the products. Opponents cite the First Amendment and the creation of a "hidden tort tax."
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The bill, which passed the Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee, would take a series of steps, including instituting what is described as a “most favored nation” system on pricing.
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Sale of the semi-synthetic substance that comes from the Kratom plant, was barred through an emergency rule from the state attorney general last year.
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The money will go toward the LINE program, which provides scholarships and financial assistance.
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As Thursday's sign-up deadline approached, Florida still has the most people of any state on ACA plans despite the largest drop after lawmakers did not extend enhanced subsidies.
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Dr. Carlos Abanses of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa offers guidance on prevention, symptoms, vaccines, fever fears, hydration and when to get emergency care.
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The hidden realities of living with inflammatory bowel disease. Then, how misdiagnosis led an emergency physician to help others advocate for themselves.
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Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
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The political committee says the initiative meets legal requirements to go before voters, refuting opponents' arguments, including their contention the ballot text is misleading.
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The facility — the first completed project of Moffitt's 775-acre Speros innovation hub — will be part of a growing and competitive cancer-care market in the Tampa Bay region.
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A judge’s split ruling on a ballot measure triggered appeals from both sides, as deadlines loom over disputed petition signatures from inactive voters and out-of-state gatherers.
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Students face increased mental health risk while dealing with the challenges of a hurricane.
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The agreement will have FSU pay the city $109 million across 30 years for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital's property and assets. The school will also commit $250 million to various upgrades.
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The outbreak occurred on Holland America's Rotterdam during a voyage from Dec. 28 to Jan. 9. The cruise line notified the CDC on Jan. 8 after passengers and crew began reporting gastrointestinal illness.