FL: Health
FL advocates highlight philanthropy's role in supporting Black maternal health
While the United States has made strides in improving maternal care, disparities in access to quality health care persist, particularly for Black …
New mental-health checklist aims to support returning Florida students
With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based services have become a critical component in addressing the issues. A new …
FL patients face uncertain future amid prescription drug program challenges
The 340B Drug Pricing Program, designed to provide discounted medications to safety-net hospitals and clinics serving low-income populations…
Obstáculos a la salud persisten para los niños en FL
Las perspectivas de seguro médico para los niños de Florida no están mejorando, a pesar de los esfuerzos para aumentar las tasas de …
Roadblocks to health persist for kids in FL
Health insurance prospects for Florida kids are not improving, despite pushes to increase coverage rates in the state. Florida continues to deny …
Community Health Centers pursue new health care innovations
As National Health Center Week begins, community health centers across Florida are adopting innovative approaches to delivering care to improve the …
Essential summer safety tips for staying healthy in Florida heat
As the summer sun blazes, especially in the Sunshine State, it is easy to get caught up in the fun and excitement of the season. But according to …
Florida aims to build a comprehensive crisis response system
Florida is getting attention for its efforts to create a comprehensive crisis response system for mental health needs. A new report by the mental …
Kids Count report: Florida maintains in education, ranks 30th in child well-being
Florida is ranked 30th in the 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report ranks states on the overall condition …
Delay in Florida Medicaid trial raises stakes for hundreds of thousands
Florida's trial on Medicaid eligibility, resulting in 1.8 million people losing coverage, has been indefinitely postponed because the judge …
Retraso en ensayos de Medicaid en FL aumenta riesgos para miles de personas
El juicio de Florida sobre la elegibilidad para Medicaid, que resultó en la pérdida de cobertura de 1.8 millones de personas, se pospuso …
Report: Florida among top states for children losing health coverage post-COVID
After Texas, a new report shows Florida has seen the second-largest decline in the number of children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health …