Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers as North Florida Recovers From Hurricane Idalia
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Wednesday that it has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in North Florida…
HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency in Florida Due to Hurricane Idalia
In response to Hurricane Idalia, this week, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health…
New Study Shows Florida Leads the Nation When it Comes to Interest in Medical Marijuana
Florida is the state with the highest interest in medical marijuana in America, a new study from Leafwell reveals. The…
Ashley Moody Warns About Purchasing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
On Thursday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert about over-the-counter hearing aids now being sold directly to…
Florida’s Senators Want VA to Improve Medical Centers in Florida
At the end of last week, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter to U.S.…
Wilton Simpson Hosts Roundtable on Florida’s Efforts to Protect Children from High-Potency Hemp Products
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and Tampa General Hospital held a roundtable discussion this week on Florida’s efforts to…
Jimmy Patronis Awards $50K in Cancer Decontamination Grant Funding
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis presented over $50K in cancer decontamination equipment…
Marco Rubio Calls on VA to Better Implement the PACT Act for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
A year President Joe Biden signed the “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act” from U.S. Sen. Tim…
Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren, Ted Budd Want Pentagon to Improve Child Care Program
This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., joined U.S. Sens. Ted Budd, R-NC, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in writing U.S.…
Ashley Moody, Law Enforcement Leaders: Panhandle has Highest Opioid Death Rate in Florida
As deadly fentanyl from Mexico continues to exacerbate the national opioid crisis claiming thousands of lives across the country, Florida…
HCI College Expands Program Offerings with New Practical Nursing Program
HCI College, a private and accredited postsecondary school in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale offering a diverse range of…
Anita Faulmann Reelected as President of the Florida Health Care Association
During its recent Annual Conference, members of the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) reelected Anita Faulmann as President of the…
