Health

Department of Health schedules a public hearing on proposed changes for Oct. 8 in Lake Mary.

The disease was declared eliminated from the US in 2000, but outbreaks have increased in recent years as vaccine skepticism rises.

As many Florida school districts look to close schools to cope with declining enrollment, leading to budget cuts, some are banding together to reduce another key factor to their bottom lines: health insurance premiums.

Pediatricians say there are numerous steps to take, including keeping a close eye on children to make sure they are OK.

A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported.

As Florida healthcare officials prepare to argue in court why they haven't expanded a subsidized children's health insurance, its children's Medicaid rate continues to fall.

To prevent the New World Screwworm from infesting Florida, the state is blocking rescue dogs and cats coming from Texas and New Mexico.

Brian Dean, the outreach coordinator for UF Health Trauma, explains that wearing helmets can prevent up to 85% of the traumatic brain injuries.

Pensacola’s Health and Hope Clinic says patients are arriving sicker and with more advanced health problems than in previous years

Free and low-cost mammograms will be available on Wednesday, May 20 to eligible women, who are residents of Florida, at least 40 years old, have little or no insurance, and meet income guidelines. The 3D Mobile Mammography bus will be at Health and Hope Clinic in Escambia County from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.