/health-news-florida Health News Florida en-US WLRN Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2023-12-22/how-to-cope-with-grief-during-the-holidays Mental health experts say it's OK to not be merry this holiday season if you're struggling with loss. They encourage people to look for small moments of joy. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2023-12-22/how-to-cope-with-grief-during-the-holidays Stephanie Colombini /health/2023-02-15/public-health-agencies-turn-to-locals-to-extend-reach-into-immigrant-communities Local health departments combat disparities by funding immigrant and minority community groups and letting them decide how best to spend the money. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:00:00 GMT /health/2023-02-15/public-health-agencies-turn-to-locals-to-extend-reach-into-immigrant-communities Markian Hawryluk - Kaiser Health News /health/2023-02-02/florida-other-states-face-steep-challenges-as-medicaid-coverage-cliff-approaches States are trying to reach millions of Medicaid enrollees to make sure those still eligible remain covered and help others find new health insurance. Experts especially worry about what will become of Florida enrollees. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:30:00 GMT /health/2023-02-02/florida-other-states-face-steep-challenges-as-medicaid-coverage-cliff-approaches Phil Galewitz - Kaiser Health News /health-news-florida/2022-12-28/citing-medicaid-desantis-joins-other-governors-seeking-to-end-the-covid-health-emergency The emergency declaration has been repeatedly extended, "artificially growing our population covered under Medicaid," according to letter sent to President Biden by 25 Republican governors. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:32:49 GMT /health-news-florida/2022-12-28/citing-medicaid-desantis-joins-other-governors-seeking-to-end-the-covid-health-emergency Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /health-news-florida/2022-12-26/long-covid-could-mono-virus-or-fat-cells-be-playing-roles It's still unclear what makes people vulnerable to long COVID. Evidence suggests most recover substantially within a year, but recent data show that it has contributed to more than 3,500 U.S. deaths. Mon, 26 Dec 2022 22:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2022-12-26/long-covid-could-mono-virus-or-fat-cells-be-playing-roles Associated Press /health-news-florida/2022-12-21/as-anxiety-and-depression-increase-more-floridians-turn-to-medical-marijuana In 2021, cannabis sales increased to $30 billion, 40% higher than the previous year. The United States is expected to make up 75% of global cannabis sales in 2026. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2022-12-21/as-anxiety-and-depression-increase-more-floridians-turn-to-medical-marijuana Reighan Sheppard - WUFT /health-news-florida/2022-09-07/so-you-havent-caught-covid-yet-does-that-mean-youre-a-superdodger A new study suggests that. yes, there are superdodgers. But explaining why they've been able to avoid the virus is a bit complicated. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:05:24 GMT /health-news-florida/2022-09-07/so-you-havent-caught-covid-yet-does-that-mean-youre-a-superdodger Michaeleen Doucleff /news/2022-09-09/judge-calls-out-desantis-health-officials-for-delays-in-medical-marijuana-licenses The shot across the bow came as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration continues to delay the issuance of new licenses. Florida should have at least twice as many medical marijuana operators as it has today, but health officials have not granted additional licenses as required by state law. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried called the delay on a license for a Black farmer a “miscarriage of justice”. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:24:37 GMT /news/2022-09-09/judge-calls-out-desantis-health-officials-for-delays-in-medical-marijuana-licenses Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /health-news-florida/2020-07-01/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-florida-nurse-during-coronavirus Alison Geissler pulled out of the driveway of her suburban home on the outskirts of Tampa, with tears streaming down her eyes. For six years, she drove… Thu, 02 Jul 2020 01:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2020-07-01/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-florida-nurse-during-coronavirus Chris Remington /health-news-florida/2020-04-23/public-health-expert-outlines-next-steps-to-reopen-florida State officials have been meeting to decide when to re-open Florida, as the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases appears to stabilize — though the… Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:03:19 GMT /health-news-florida/2020-04-23/public-health-expert-outlines-next-steps-to-reopen-florida Stephanie Colombini