Feeding Tampa Bay’s new medical clinic sees growing demand: ‘Meeting People Where They Are’

With slashed federal healthcare funding and the partial government shutdown, Bay Area organizations are doing what they can to bring free health care to the people that need it most.

Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.

Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe

Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.

Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds

As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

Hillsborough County health care plan sees surge after federal subsidies expire

Applications for Hillsborough County’s free health care plan have increased by about 15%, approximately 600 new applicants, since federal Obamacare subsidies expired, according to officials.

Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.

3D printed organs helping TGH doctors better prepare for difficult surgeries

Everyone’s body is different, and what may work for one patient in surgery may not work for another. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital are using 3D printing as an innovative option to better treat patients.

Florida healthcare advocates protest cuts to state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program

Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

$1.4M awarded to Tampa Fire Rescue to give crash victims blood transfusions before reaching hospitals

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the City of Tampa Fire Rescue a $1.4 million grant to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give trauma patients blood at the scene or en route to the hospital.