Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform knee surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Prescription drug prices soar nearly 40% over past decade, surpassing inflation, study finds
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Manatee Memorial Hospital halts non-emergency procedures, surgeries for uninsured patients
Manatee Memorial Hospital, the largest hospital in the county, has canceled all non-emergency procedures and surgeries for those uninsured.
Manatee Memorial Hospital, the largest hospital in the county, has canceled all non-emergency procedures and surgeries for those uninsured.
Tampa General Hospital introduces device aimed at improving stroke patient recovery
A man in the Tampa Bay area is the first patient at Tampa General Hospital to receive a device to help improve his recovery after suffering a stroke.
A man in the Tampa Bay area is the first patient at Tampa General Hospital to receive a device to help improve his recovery after suffering a stroke.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
How safe is your surgery center? Bay Area hospitals graded
The grades are in for hospitals in the Bay Area. Leapfrog, a national independent nonprofit, released its new rankings.
The grades are in for hospitals in the Bay Area. Leapfrog, a national independent nonprofit, released its new rankings.
Bay Area hospital using AI technology for new cardiac procedure
Artificial intelligence is leading to a lot of changes in technology and in healthcare. AdventHealth Zephyrhills is now using AI in a new procedure to help prevent heart attacks and identify blockages in the arteries that lead to heart disease.
Artificial intelligence is leading to a lot of changes in technology and in healthcare. AdventHealth Zephyrhills is now using AI in a new procedure to help prevent heart attacks and identify blockages in the arteries that lead to heart disease.
‘It affects everyone’: Dropping off prescription drugs during Take Back Day prevents misuse, addiction
Medications that were once used for healing purposes can have serious and deadly impacts if they end up in the wrong hands, including abuse, overdoses, and addiction.
Medications that were once used for healing purposes can have serious and deadly impacts if they end up in the wrong hands, including abuse, overdoses, and addiction.
New Tampa General Hospital drone program will deliver emergency equipment to 911 callers
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has introduced a first-of-its-kind drone program to deliver life-saving emergency response equipment to 911 callers.
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has introduced a first-of-its-kind drone program to deliver life-saving emergency response equipment to 911 callers.
Tampa General Hospital breaks ground on new surgical tower: 'Hard to put into words'
Tampa General Hospital in downtown Tampa broke ground Monday on a new surgical, neuroscience and transplant tower as part of a major expansion.
Tampa General Hospital in downtown Tampa broke ground Monday on a new surgical, neuroscience and transplant tower as part of a major expansion.
More sexual assault victims seeking help amid shortage of trained nurses who examine them in Florida
Sexual assault nurse examiners gather critical evidence when a victim of sexual assault comes forward for help, but some Tampa Bay area medical professionals said there aren’t enough of them in Florida and across the country.
Sexual assault nurse examiners gather critical evidence when a victim of sexual assault comes forward for help, but some Tampa Bay area medical professionals said there aren’t enough of them in Florida and across the country.
Carrollwood doctor works to break down barriers with minority patients seeking health care
April is National Minority Health Month, and its goal is to put a focus on making sure families in Black, Asian and Hispanic communities get the care they need as various health disparities persist.
April is National Minority Health Month, and its goal is to put a focus on making sure families in Black, Asian and Hispanic communities get the care they need as various health disparities persist.
Bay Area family gives historic $50M donation to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital's new pediatric facility
A Tampa Bay area family made a historic $50 million donation to the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation for a new pediatric facility.
A Tampa Bay area family made a historic $50 million donation to the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation for a new pediatric facility.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Tampa ER nurse to be honored for helping comfort young patients after son's death
As the Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the New York Rangers on Thursday, the organization will recognize two health care workers who are creating comfort for their youngest patients.
As the Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the New York Rangers on Thursday, the organization will recognize two health care workers who are creating comfort for their youngest patients.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Florida Center for Nursing starts pilot program aimed at combating burnout
Burnout is real on any job and got worse for nurses during the height of the pandemic years, so a new pilot program from the Florida Center for Nursing hopes to reduce burnout in the nursing workforce.
Burnout is real on any job and got worse for nurses during the height of the pandemic years, so a new pilot program from the Florida Center for Nursing hopes to reduce burnout in the nursing workforce.