Growing pediatrician shortage likely to get worse, Bay Area hospitals say
The country is facing a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. In Florida, there is already a growing need for pediatricians that will likely get worse.
The country is facing a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. In Florida, there is already a growing need for pediatricians that will likely get worse.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Pharmacies head to court Monday in 1st trial over role in opioid crisis
In a bellwether federal trial starting Monday in Cleveland, Lake and Trumbull counties will try to convince a jury that the retail pharmacy companies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
In a bellwether federal trial starting Monday in Cleveland, Lake and Trumbull counties will try to convince a jury that the retail pharmacy companies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Heat, steam, and chemicals help AdventHealth keep surgical procedures safe
AdventHealth Tampa’s new Taneja Center For Surgery is a six-story, gleaming tower in Tampa’s Uptown, with the largest operating rooms in the city. But the small surgical instruments get all the attention in AdventHealth's new, state-of-the-art Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
AdventHealth Tampa’s new Taneja Center For Surgery is a six-story, gleaming tower in Tampa’s Uptown, with the largest operating rooms in the city. But the small surgical instruments get all the attention in AdventHealth's new, state-of-the-art Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
Nonprofit mobile medical clinic making healthcare accessible across Tampa Bay
A Bay Area nonprofit is putting healthcare on wheels and taking it directly to those in need across Tampa Bay.
A Bay Area nonprofit is putting healthcare on wheels and taking it directly to those in need across Tampa Bay.
Fourth trial underway as amputee continues quest for compensation
Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.
Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
Florida healthcare providers, companies to face vaccination requirement
After announcing last month that it will require nursing-home workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration said Thursday it will expand the requirement to hospitals and other types of healthcare facilities.
After announcing last month that it will require nursing-home workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration said Thursday it will expand the requirement to hospitals and other types of healthcare facilities.
New Bay Area nursing programs hope to fill void as veteran nurses face COVID-19 burnout
The nursing field struggles to get enough staff, and some veteran nurses and doctors are leaving due to burnout from the pandemic, but new nursing programs in the Bay Area hope to reverse the trend with new recruits.
The nursing field struggles to get enough staff, and some veteran nurses and doctors are leaving due to burnout from the pandemic, but new nursing programs in the Bay Area hope to reverse the trend with new recruits.
High demand means high pay for busy travel nurses
Nurses are the foot soldiers in the fight against COVID-19, and they are in high demand. Now, staffing agencies are luring many of them away from their local jobs, with offers too good to turn down.
Nurses are the foot soldiers in the fight against COVID-19, and they are in high demand. Now, staffing agencies are luring many of them away from their local jobs, with offers too good to turn down.
Van offers free rides from Lakeland VA clinic to Tampa VA hospital
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.
The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.
Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page
A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.
A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.
Moffitt expert explains the ABCDE melanoma check
Dermatologists turn to the alphabet when checking for suspicious spots that could be melanoma. Here's how you can do it yourself.
Dermatologists turn to the alphabet when checking for suspicious spots that could be melanoma. Here's how you can do it yourself.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Doctors seek veto of 'bill of rights' for Florida parents
Some of the state’s largest physician associations are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (HB 241) that would put into law a “parents’ bill of rights.”
Some of the state’s largest physician associations are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (HB 241) that would put into law a “parents’ bill of rights.”
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
More than money needed to fix problems at Department of Veterans Affairs
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
While Congress passed reforms to reduce a backlog of veterans claims, a former VA insider told FOX 13 that, based on his experience, policies intended to improve performance in some cases backfired.
Tampa Bay Street Medicine provides healthcare to underserved communities
By van and by foot, medical students from the University of South Florida are providing health care to vulnerable populations across the area.
By van and by foot, medical students from the University of South Florida are providing health care to vulnerable populations across the area.