Children's Health

Florida health officials are urging doctors to reconsider prescribing psychotropic meds for kids. Could this affect how kids are treated for mental health issues?

On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” Florida Hospital Association president and CEO Mary Mayhew talks about the effects that a proposed amendment may have on children's healthcare and Medicaid.

Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes in Tallahassee wrote in a four-page ruling that those suing the state must first pursue their claim through a state administrative court.

A study identifies gene activity differences in spinal tissue, offering insight into a condition whose causes remain largely unknown.

Pediatricians say there are numerous steps to take, including keeping a close eye on children to make sure they are OK.

Florida has four of the 10 hot car deaths nationwide this year. Experts say while there is science behind why anyone can forget about their child in the backseat, there are simple ways to prevent such a tragedy.

Pediactric Associates claims the Agency for Health Care Administration, which oversees Florida Medicaid, incorrectly cut reimbursement rates, jeopardizing care for the patients served by the group.

New gene therapies offer potential cures for sickle cell disease, but multimillion-dollar costs raise major questions about access and equity.

PolitiFact examined Florida’s ongoing legal fight over federal coverage rules as thousands of children lost KidCare enrollment because of missed premium payments.

The updated policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics comes after years of shrinking breaks between lessons and worsening children’s health.

The expanded biochemical genetics facility provides faster tunaround times for tests such as newborn screenings to help diagnose and monitor rare metabolic conditions.

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.