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HCA nurses in Central Florida rally for hospital improvements as …

WEBAdriana Cuazo, a nurse of 13 years at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, said her employer “has the means” to address nurses’ concerns.

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Advocates for Medicare for All plan to uplift message of racial …

WEBAdvocates for universal healthcare say the current U.S. healthcare system is ineffective, costly, and riddled with racial disparities — a point local advocates plan to …

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Florida hospital workers approve new union contract, addressing …

WEBAfter months of contract negotiations and a recent rally for better working conditions, staff at 19 Florida hospitals owned by the Hospital Corporation of America, …

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House Speaker José Oliva says Florida health care 'behind the curve'

WEBHave no doubt: new House Speaker José Oliva wants to expand access to health care by expanding the scope of practice for Florida nurses. He also wants less …

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Orange County teachers shouldn’t be forced to pay higher health

WEBA special magistrate, or administrative judge, for the state has ruled that teachers for Orange County Public Schools shouldn’t be subjected to higher healthcare …

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Veterans can now access free emergency mental healthcare …

WEBUnder a new policy from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA will cover all emergency mental healthcare services at no cost for veterans experiencing an …

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Florida's poor oral health is an ‘untreated crisis,’ say dental access

WEBFlorida leads the nation in the number of individuals, nearly 6 million, who are living in dental health professional shortage areas. Sixty-six of Florida's 67 counties lack …

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Orange County poised to use federal pandemic relief funds to …

WEBOrange County commissioners decided after a lengthy discussion Tuesday to dedicate a portion of unused federal pandemic relief funds to wipe out medical debt …

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Community Resource Guide: What to do when you need help in …

WEBReach Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 if you're within city limits. Contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-254-7000 if you're not. You need …

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Florida sees COVID-19 death toll rise in recent weeks

WEBThe COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Florida, while new COVID-19 cases have dropped in recent weeks. The state Department of Health on Friday …

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Florida Republicans want to make it harder to declare public …

WEBPointing to COVID-19 restrictions imposed in other states, Florida lawmakers Monday began moving forward with a proposal that would require legislative approval of …

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Write in your nominations for Best of Orlando® 2024 now …

WEBOrlando Weekly's annual readers' choice poll for our Best of Orlando® issue is closing in 10 days. Readers have through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 6, to write in …

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Best Dentist or Dental Practice 2022 Health, Beauty

WEB1st: Flex-I Nails Spa & Wellness, flexispaandwellness.com Located a stone's throw from the University of Central Florida, Flex-I Nails is the go-to nail salon for students and lots of …

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Spring Guide 2024: Festivals, fairs, markets, concerts and more

WEBFriday-Sunday, March 15-17: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival One of the nation's oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals. Downtown Winter …

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Central Florida leaders launch $6.7 million initiative to address

WEBCentral Florida homelessness rose in 2022, amid higher rents: The number of unhoused locals rose in 2022, and when 2023 numbers are tabulated, things could be …

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Apopka farmworkers say pesticide exposure caused illnesses

WEBFormer workers and activists trying to draw attention to health problems in the community. At the end of the fishing dock that rests on the south end of Lake Apopka, a …

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Florida House approves bill to proposal to allow chaplains in schools

WEBCritics say the bill is unconstitutional. The Florida House on Thursday passed a measure that would allow school districts to authorize volunteer chaplains to …

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Florida could see more effective opioid addiction treatment …

WEBOpioid drugs have driven a surge in drug overdose deaths in recent years, both in Central Florida and across the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic, …

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Lawsuit accuses Arnold Palmer Hospital of boy’s death

WEBSeven years after Spencer Beckstead died in hospital’s care, his father is still seeking justice. By Erin Sullivan on Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 11:00 pm. Send a News …

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Florida corrections officials scrap prison health contract

WEBThe cancellation of Wexford's contract is the latest twist in a drawn-out controversy over health care for Florida prisoners. Earlier this month, the state and …

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