Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam According to state health officials, four people in Florida have died and over six others are ill after catching a rare “flesh-eating bacteria” this year. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that deaths in Bay, Broward,
Rusted lead pipes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by mvdesign Due to the worries of public health advocates and dentists who believe fluoride is a safe and effective approach to prevent cavities in people of all ages, Florida is on the verge of becoming the second state to outlaw the mineral in public drinking water.
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura The Hope Florida Foundation reversed course and donated $5 million each to groups that donated millions to a political committee that supported the governor’s anti-marijuana campaign, just weeks after the DeSantis administration diverted $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity
Water testing – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Irina Kozorog Two comprehensive measures that would forbid local governments from fluoridating drinking water are now making their way through Florida’s legislature. Both HB 651 and SB 700 are comprehensive legislation that address a wide range of issues, from funding for mosquito control to regulations governing the
Doctor group photo – Credit: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital One of the numerous cutting-edge surgical technologies improving patient care recently opened Nicklaus Children’s Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower is the Medtronic O-arm® StealthStation® S8® Surgical System for Neurosurgery, an intraoperative 2D/3D imaging equipment. Powerful 3D representations of the patient’s anatomy are displayed during surgery by the
Nursing – Nurse holding patient’s hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by sasirin pamai In 2024, Florida had the lowest nursing test pass percentage in the country. Why it’s important: The state’s long-standing manpower crisis will worsen if fewer nurses pass the exam and work in hospitals. According to a recent study from the Florida
Cruise Line Ships Occupy Berths at Port Miami – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by TetKabrit According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 100 guests and crew members on a cruise ship that traveled out of Florida have contracted norovirus. By the numbers: According to the CDC, on February 2, Holland America Line’s
Avian Influenza Bird Flu — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: doctor_k Researchers found that two eaglets that recently passed away in Florida had tested positive for the avian flu. Within a day of one another, Eaglets E24 and E25, who were shown on Dick Pritchett Real Estate’s Southwest Florida Eagle Cam, passed away. Eagle Cam
Credit: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital MIAMI , FL. – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) as the home of its newest Seacrest Studio, a state-of-the-art studio for pediatric patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Soon to be South Florida’s first and only Seacrest Studio,
Researcher is holding Petri dish of Vibrio vulnificus (flesh-eating bacteria) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Arpon Pongkasetkam Following recent hurricanes, Florida health officials are reporting a rise in instances of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that may cause diseases that consume flesh. According to data released by the Florida Department of Health on Friday, there