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Florida health care marketplace enrollment reopens and could …

WebWUSF. Open enrollment for the health care marketplace lasts until Jan. 15. But if people want coverage on Jan. 1, they must be enrolled by Dec. 15. More than 2 …

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Coronavirus: Tampa Bay testing, vaccine and booster shot …

WebHillsborough County is also offering children's vaccines: Progress Village Park, 87-1 Progress Blvd., Tampa. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children …

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How to get help navigating open enrollment for marketplace …

WebOpen enrollment ends Dec. 15, 2023 for those who want to start their new insurance Jan. 1, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2024 for those who want coverage starting in …

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500K Floridians Could Get Free Health Insurance As Special …

WebStudies show that nearly 2 million uninsured Floridians are eligible for subsidized health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Starting Monday, …

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Reasons why Florida leads nation in Affordable Care Act …

WebRep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) credits the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act and the University of South Florida-led Navigators for the state's record enrollment. …

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Florida health coverage rate is better, but still lags most of US

WebFlorida's health coverage rate is improving, but still lags behind most of the US. A report released Thursday showed that Florida saw improvement in 2022 in people …

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Report highlights racial inequities in Florida health care WUSF

WebA new report from the Commonwealth Fund is highlighting racial inequities in the nation's health care system. Researchers measured factors related to access and …

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State government policies increasingly affect health outcomes

WebState governments have an increasing influence on our health, according to a new analysis. Health outcomes in the United States are increasingly dependent on …

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Hillsborough Health Plan Expands Eligibility, Benefits WUSF

WebA health plan that provides care to low-income Hillsborough County residents is expanding to serve more people. The changes, approved by Hillsborough County …

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Live Healthy, a package to increase health care access, has passed …

WebThe Live Healthy package now heads to the Florida House. Two bills to grow the state’s health care workforce passed the full Florida Senate on Thursday. The Live …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebBut she says there are still things you can do and should do to protect your health. Dr. Sharon Malone has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, and …

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Passidomo on health, education, and more ahead of legislative …

WebSenate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, said she’s focused on a package of proposals called Live Healthy, which promises to “grow Florida’s health care …

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Florida is already seeing climate change. New global report says it

WebThe world is currently at 1.09 degrees and an IPCC report issued last year suggested it could hit 1.5 degrees by 2040. “The recreation value of coral reef tourism in …

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COVID-19 variant JN.1 leads a new surge of cases in Florida

WebIn the beginning of December, the variant made up about 20% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Now, JN.1 accounts for about 60% of cases, according to federal …

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Health officials focus on the fight against diabetes in Sarasota …

WebA referral is usually required, but those needing care can call (941) 917-7468 for assistance. To learn more about the Sarasota County Department of Health’s Health …

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USF will open center to address state mental health workforce …

WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded …

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Tampa General Hospital agrees to purchase three CHS hospitals in

WebWith the purchase of three hospitals from Bravera Health, Tampa General is expanding its “geographic footprint” into Hernando and Citrus counties. The agreement, …

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A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it …

WebSixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in …

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A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law …

WebThe Florida Policy Institute estimates this immigration law could cost the state's economy $12.6 billion in its first year. That's not counting the loss of tax revenue. …

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The Anti-vax founder of America’s Frontline Doctors now has a …

WebDr. Simone Gold was issued a medical license from the state department of health and has opened an online practice based in Naples. Dr. Simone Gold, an …

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are

WebIt's been a month since the surprising discovery of bird flu in dairy cattle, and each week seems to bring more surprises.. Take the latest revelation: viral fragments in …

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DeSantis says Florida will challenge the new Title IX transgender

WebIn the video, DeSantis said the state will reject any attempt to “inject men into women’s activities.” “We are not going to let Joe Biden undermine the rights of parents, …

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At least 17 people died in Florida after sedation during cop …

WebAn investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following physical encounters with police during which …

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