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.
Bodycam gives closer look into hospital patient dumping crisis in Polk County
Hospital patient dumping continues to be a crisis in Polk County, and newly obtained body-camera video shows another recent incident.
Hospital patient dumping continues to be a crisis in Polk County, and newly obtained body-camera video shows another recent incident.
Hospital patient dumping: Solutions to help alleviate homeless shelter, according to experts
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
Infant's decapitation during delivery at Southern Regional Medical Center ruled a homicide
The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of the infant decapitated during childbirth at Southern Regional Medical Center in July 2023 as a homicide.
The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of the infant decapitated during childbirth at Southern Regional Medical Center in July 2023 as a homicide.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Florida Senators pass bills seeking to expand health care availability
Florida will seek to streamline regulations and offer incentives to help make health care more accessible under two bills unanimously passed by the Senate, votes that quickly pushed forward Republican Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top session priority.
Florida will seek to streamline regulations and offer incentives to help make health care more accessible under two bills unanimously passed by the Senate, votes that quickly pushed forward Republican Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top session priority.
Florida faces critical shortage of doctors and nurses, lawmakers looking for solutions
Florida is on the front line of a healthcare crisis. As more people relocate to Florida, a shortage of doctors and nurses is becoming more pronounced – and state lawmakers are looking for solutions.
Florida is on the front line of a healthcare crisis. As more people relocate to Florida, a shortage of doctors and nurses is becoming more pronounced – and state lawmakers are looking for solutions.