Springtime is right around the corner, and bats become active and seek locations inside homes and buildings. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to remind residents to take these simple steps to protect yourself and your family: Never handle bats AND be sure that your kids understand the importance ofContinue Reading
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is urging employees of the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka to have their children tested for lead exposure after MDH, Anoka County and St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health identified four children with elevated blood lead levels due to exposure to lead dust that wasContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a rabies alert for the area surrounding Isabel Avenue. This is in response to a cat that tested positive on 2/15/2023 (Description: Domestic Shorthaired Grey). All residents and visitors in Hillsborough County should be aware that rabies is present in theContinue Reading
The Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine held a joint meeting last week to revise language and remove an exception that allowed children in clinical trials and studies at state universities to participate in chemical and genital mutilation. Last October, the Florida Board of Medicine Legislative Committee approved aContinue Reading
Last month, CSPAN had “abortion access” journalist with The Nation, Amy Littlefield on to discuss abortion access in the U.S. since the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision. One inquiring caller asked: I’m kinda on the fence with abortion. What I would like to know is what the actual, when the doctor andContinue Reading
About five years ago I had my gall bladder removed, technically called a cholecystectomy. It was a laparoscopic, same day surgery at a local medical center. Shortly after receiving the bill, I requested a detailed explanation showing where every dollar went. The bill totaled $47,000 at that time (for theContinue Reading
Lange Law Firm: Artificial Tears eye drops linked to one death, five reports of vision loss, dozens of infections nationwide As federal authorities widen a multistate investigation into antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial contamination linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops, a woman has now filed a federal lawsuit against EzriCareContinue Reading
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is expanding its HDSA Center of Excellence network of comprehensive care clinics with 56 grants totaling $2,029,759. In addition to the 56 grant funded facilities, eleven regional partner sites were also named, ensuring expert HD care at 67 distinct medical facilities in 36 states acrossContinue Reading
Last week, Governor DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget, including investments to support for the health of Florida’s communities, and resources for the state’s health systems that serve millions of Floridians. The Framework for Freedom Budget highlights and promotes Governor DeSantis’ commitment to health care, public safety, economic development andContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health launched the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) portal today for 2023 application cycle. The FRAME program provides medical education loan debt relief to health care professionals practicing in less populated areas of the state. In July 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature directed nearly $6.6 millionContinue Reading
February is American Heart Month and Florida Departments of Health in West Central Florida, including Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota Counties, urge everyone to be more heart healthy in 2023. Small changes in diet, exercise, and self-care can offer huge health benefits over time.Continue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD The esophagus, commonly referred to as the “food pipe,” is the tube that carries the food you swallow from your mouth to your stomach. It is a crucial part of your gastrointestinal tract and plays a vital roleContinue Reading
In a recent opinion piece in the Washington Post, Dr. Leana Wen writes of the top 10 issues in public health policy that she’s keeping an eye on. One topic is the benefits and harm of marijuana. In an interview with he American Medical Association (AMA), Dr Wen said: IContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD When it comes to boosting your digestion, we turn to superfoods touted for their ability to promote gut health. While you can eat many of these foods, such as Greek yogurt and leafy greens on their own,Continue Reading
The World Health Organization once had a page on their website that is no longer available, that stated the definition of a COVID-19 death: A COVID-19 death is defined for surveillance purposes as a death resulting from a clinically compatible illness in a probable or confirmed COVID-19 case, unless thereContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health reported 68 meningococcal disease cases in 17 counties in 2022, well above the previous five year average of 21. In fact, the last time meningococcal cases exceeded 65 cases in a year was 2007 at 67 cases reported in 25 counties. In 2022, the meningococcalContinue Reading
President & CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Joanne Pike, DrPH sent the following message Friday: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to lecanemab, brand name Leqembi, for patients confirmed to be in early stage Alzheimer’s disease. As we shared with you previously, rigorous clinical trials showContinue Reading
The City of Columbus Public health Department reports since the beginning of November, 73 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in Central Ohio through December 12. Of the total, 67 cases were unvaccinated (91%), while four cases were partially vaccinated (1 dose of the MMR vaccine) and two cases haveContinue Reading
And so it continues… Portland-area physicians are joining state health officials in urging the public to wear masks indoors in light surging respiratory cases, they say are overwhelming Oregon hospitals. Cases of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are surging in Oregon, forcing hospitals into crisis mode as theyContinue Reading
New data via the NHS indicates that up to one-quarter of those aged 17-19 have now been left with some sort of “probable mental disorder,” confirming the consequences from the pandemic lockdowns. According to the data released on Tuesday, 25.7 per cent of teens aged 17-19 have what is deemed a probable mentalContinue Reading
On November 5, Cincinnati U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 6 shipments of unapproved U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drugs. The drugs included Phenibut Hydrochloride, Botulinum Toxin, and fillers containing Lidocaine. Each one of these drugs to include Injectable cosmetic treatments, are regulated by FDA. The sixContinue Reading
