Lawsuit blames baby’s death on ransomware attack at Alabama hospital
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
Health experts see increase in suicidal thoughts as people become more isolated during pandemic
The mental health community has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts in patients as people have become more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mental health community has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts in patients as people have become more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
New Florida law raising legal age to vape from 18 to 21 goes into effect
A bill signed by Gov. Desantis this year raises the state's legal age to vape and smoke tobacco to 21, to align with federal law. It has now gone into effect.
A bill signed by Gov. Desantis this year raises the state's legal age to vape and smoke tobacco to 21, to align with federal law. It has now gone into effect.
Nursing shortage in Florida expected to get worse, experts say
The report commissioned by the Florida Hospital Association and the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida projects the state will face a shortfall of 59,100 nurses by 2035.
The report commissioned by the Florida Hospital Association and the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida projects the state will face a shortfall of 59,100 nurses by 2035.
About 70% of Tampa city workers meet COVID-19 vaccine deadline, officials say
Tampa city workers had until Thursday to follow the mayor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate after the requirement was announced August 25, and so far city officials said at least 70% of workers are vaccinated.
Tampa city workers had until Thursday to follow the mayor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate after the requirement was announced August 25, and so far city officials said at least 70% of workers are vaccinated.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Flagler County dad shares story as 9-year-old battles COVID-19 in hospital
A Flagler County dad is sharing his daughter’s story to spread awareness about the impact the virus can have on children.
A Flagler County dad is sharing his daughter’s story to spread awareness about the impact the virus can have on children.
Bay Area woman beats aggressive breast cancer, gives back to those still fighting
Breast cancer survivor Ghada Skaff Lieser, 41, is taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraiser walk to help raise money and awareness.
Breast cancer survivor Ghada Skaff Lieser, 41, is taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraiser walk to help raise money and awareness.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Decrease in Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations continues
The number of inpatients in Florida hospitals with COVID-19 has dropped below 6,000, according to data posted Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The number of inpatients in Florida hospitals with COVID-19 has dropped below 6,000, according to data posted Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
With some exceptions, Tampa's COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline arrives for city employees
A deadline has arrived for city employees in Tampa. Under the mayor's mandate, all must show they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of Thursday. There are some opt-out options available.
A deadline has arrived for city employees in Tampa. Under the mayor's mandate, all must show they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of Thursday. There are some opt-out options available.
Health care workers once saluted as heroes now face threats
More than a year after U.S. health care workers on the front lines against COVID-19 were saluted as heroes with nightly clapping from windows and balconies, some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.
More than a year after U.S. health care workers on the front lines against COVID-19 were saluted as heroes with nightly clapping from windows and balconies, some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.
The exercise routine that's 3x more beneficial than walking, according to researchers
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
United Airlines firing nearly 600 employees who refused to get vaccinated
United Airlines announced it is firing almost 600 employees who didn’t follow its COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline, and Tampa lawyers explained what the move spells for other companies and workers facing the choice to get vaccinated.
United Airlines announced it is firing almost 600 employees who didn’t follow its COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline, and Tampa lawyers explained what the move spells for other companies and workers facing the choice to get vaccinated.
World’s largest video sharing platform pressing eject on super-spreaders of vaccine misinformation
On Wednesday, YouTube announced its banning any content that spreads misinformation about vaccines beginning with banning the accounts of several well-known anti-vaxxers.
On Wednesday, YouTube announced its banning any content that spreads misinformation about vaccines beginning with banning the accounts of several well-known anti-vaxxers.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.