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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

FL: Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported social determinants of health prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having fair opportunities for economic, physical and emotional health. (PNW Production/Pexels)
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 …

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School-based mental and behavioral health services help prevent issues and enhance educational achievement and future employment opportunities. (Coyot/Pixabay)
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 …

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The 340B program was launched in 1992 when Congress empowered the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to encourage pharmaceutical companies to reduce outpatient drug prices for hospitals serving low-income populations. (jarmoluk/Pixabay)
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…

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Florida has one of the highest uninsured rates for children in the nation. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
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 …

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Florida tiene una de las tasas de niños sin seguro más altas del país. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
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 …

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National Health Center Week runs through Saturday. (jarmoluk/Pixabay)
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 …

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When it comes to managing the summer heat, health experts suggest for every 15 minutes of outdoor activity, people should drink about four ounces of water, which is about four sizable gulps. (stevepb/Pixabay)
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 …

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Florida offers a 211 phone line for people to call for information and referrals regarding health and social services resources, including Mobile Response Teams. (Liza Summer/Pexels)
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 …

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The number of Florida eighth graders not proficient in math increased in the most recent Kids Count Data Book ranking from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Pixabay)
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 …

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By May 10, around 1.8 million Floridians lost Medicaid access, per KFF Health's Medicaid unwinding tracker. (Pexels)
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 …

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Para el 10 de mayo, alrededor de 1.8 millones de floridanos perderán el acceso a Medicaid, según el rastreador de cancelación de Medicaid de KFF Health. (Pexels)
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 …

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Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP reached a record high of nearly 94.5 million in April 2023. The federal government prohibited states from removing people from their rolls during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (Pixabay/192635)
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 …

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