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Behavioral Health CEO discussed access, growing need for mental …

WEBTAMPA, Fla. — Access to care, burnout, and the growing need for providers are some topics ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan discussed with the Florida …

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XEC strain of COVID-19 spreading in Europe and could …

WEBJust like in the U.S., health officials in Europe are advising people to get vaccinated ahead of an anticipated winter surge. There's an emerging COVID-19 variant in Europe that some medical

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CDC report highlights increased mental health crisis in teens

WEBCDC reports show growing mental health concerns for teenagers. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

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Mental health experts discuss changes to Baker, Marchman Acts

WEBMany experts are saying the changes to the Baker Act and Marksman Act are long overdue. They are the legal process for committing people dealing with mental …

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Mental health experts share tips on talking to kids about school …

WEBA mental health expert is sharing tips for parents to help them talk to their kids about school shooting threats.

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Local celebrities take part in Tampa play focusing on mental …

WEBTAMPA, Fla. — As part of Suicide Prevention Month, a play will be taking place this weekend focusing on mental health and suicide. ABC Action News anchor …

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New Baycare Health Clinic will bring care to Wimauma

WEBWIMAUMA, Fla. — A new, permanent medical clinic is set to bring better, regular healthcare to people without insurance in Wimauma and South Hillsborough …

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Local woman and widow creates nonprofit to help others with …

WEBNannette Prevost created Paddle for Suicide Prevention and wanted to help others with their mental health, especially Veterans from Bay Pines Hospital, in honor of …

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Health officials tracking increase in norovirus, the highly …

WEBTAMPA, Fla. — Health officials are tracking a norovirus outbreak in most parts of the United States. “It’s very difficult to avoid it once it’s around. When it gets in …

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BayCare unveils plans for new not-for-profit hospital in Manatee …

WEBPosted 4:41 AM, Apr 04, 2024. MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — BayCare Health System unveiled its plans for a new hospital in Manatee County on Wednesday, making it the …

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Florida at center of one of largest Medicare fraud schemes ever

WEBTAMPA, Fla. — Federal investigators say they they’ve cracked the largest Medicare fraud scheme in U.S. history and Florida plays a key role. On Tuesday, agents …

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Portions of Florida Health still offline following cyber breach

WEBPosted 3:11 PM, Jul 23, 2024. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A recent cyber attack continues to hamper Florida’s health department. That’s as state authorities say they’re working to …

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FL's mentally ill can still purchase guns

WEBA loophole in Florida law still allows some people with documented histories of mental health issues the ability to purchase guns. Investigative Reporter Katie …

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Patients scrambling to find new doctors after health care company

WEBDiagnostic Medical Group will close on August 30. Its parent company, GuideWell, which also owns Florida Blue Insurance, made the decision to close. They …

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More low-income residents qualify for free Polk Healthcare Plan

WEBPolk HealthCare Plan is a free program for residents who don’t have health insurance and are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The plan provides …

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Inside the pitch behind stem cell therapy in FL

WEBTAMPA, Fla. -- In a conference room of a Tampa hotel about 20 people gathered on a weekday afternoon to hear a pitch for stem cell therapy. The promising …

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Andrea Gonzmart to be honored as Hispanic Woman of the Year

WEBAndrea Gonzmart Williams got her start in the family business at just 10 years old. Now, she's being honored as Hispanic Woman of the Year by Tampa Hispanic …

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