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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

FL: Mental Health

The Florida Senate unanimously approved a comprehensive plan championed by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and other advocates to broaden health care accessibility to accommodate the state's growing population. (TotalShape/Pixabay)
FL lawmakers propel mental health in historic health care package

The Florida House is expected to follow the Senate's lead by signing off on an initiative to pour millions into the state's health care industry…

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The Agency for Health Care Administration is responsible for Medicaid in Florida. (fernandozhiminaicela/Pixabay)
FL health centers face financial strain without Medicaid reimbursement increase

Florida's Community Health Centers are raising concerns about their own financial health due to what they've said are inadequate Medicaid reimbursemen…

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Nov. 1 is the first day you can enroll, re-enroll or change health plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The dates for changes are mid-Sept through early December for employer-sponsored coverage, and from Oct. 15-Dec. 7 for Medicare. (Edar/Pixabay)
Avoid last-minute crush of choosing a health plan

When it comes to open enrollment and navigating the many health care options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …

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Maternal mortality rates in the United States showed an alarming increase from 2018 to 2021, which highlights the preventable nature of over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths, according to the CDC. (Pixabay)
CDC Reports Mistreatment of Patients by Maternity Care Providers

People from some racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to have negative experiences during pregnancy and delivery affecting the quality of…

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According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Florida's average cost of center-based child care for a toddler in 2021 amounts to 26% of a single mother's income in the state. (Pixabay)
Report: Child Care Costs Push FL Parents to Breaking Point

New data ranks Florida 31st in the country for overall child well-being, however, it showed parents are tapped out on child care costs. The Annie E…

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Health experts say making sure children are current with all their check-ups is important to their health and academic success. (Pixabay)
Experts Urge Checkups for Florida Kids, Including Mental Health

Experts are reminding parents to schedule time to get health screenings for kids - and to also think beyond the basic back-to-school physical…

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Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual report evaluating states on indicators of child well-being finds modest improvements in Florida, keeping its ranking at 35th in the nation for the third year. (AnnieSpratt/Pixabay)
Florida's Child Well-Being Report Card Shows Increase in Mental Distress

Children's advocacy groups are calling on lawmakers to do more to improve the well-being of Florida's kids. For the first time, the 2022 Kids Count …

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Since the 1990s, some researchers have argued that intense forms of grief should be classified as a mental illness. In 2021, the American Psychiatric Association made the classification official. (Pixabay)
Florida Nonprofit Helps Children Cope with Grief

Losing a loved one can be traumatic, but when it happens to children, it can leave them at risk of anxiety, depression and even post-traumatic stress …

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Florida ranks 28th overall among states in the 10th annual America's Health Rankings® Senior Report. (sarcifilippo/Pixabay)<br />
Pandemic's Social Distancing Took Heavy Toll on FL Seniors

Older people across the country are dying from drug overdose or suicide at much higher rates now compared to a decade ago, according to the latest …

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing, noting that mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks. (Adobe Stock)
Law Boosts FL Mental Health Focus For Students And Families

Starting in July, Florida students and families will receive more information on the mental health services they are entitled to. Rep. Christine …

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In a survey from the American Psychological Association, about half of adults report being uneasy when it comes to returning to in-person interactions. (Pixabay)
Ways to Make Going Back to Office Less Stressful

People are being asked to return to the office after working from home due to the waning pandemic, experts say it is completely normal to feel …

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Researchers say parents should monitor the amount of time their kids spend on digital devices, as well as keep an eye on what they are watching. (imtmphoto/Adobe Stock)
Experts Warn FL Parents about Blue-Light Exposure, Excess Screen Time

The pandemic shows no signs of ending soon, and with working from home and distance learning still a reality for many Florida households, health …

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