/health-news-florida Health News Florida en-US SA���ʴ�ı Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:16 GMT /florida-news/2025-07-10/florida-state-parks-offer-people-with-disabilities-opportunities-to-enjoy-the-outdoors An all-terrain wheelchair can be the difference between someone actually having access to nature and only dreaming of it. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:16 GMT /florida-news/2025-07-10/florida-state-parks-offer-people-with-disabilities-opportunities-to-enjoy-the-outdoors Jack Vincent /health-news-florida/2025-04-14/trulieve-funnels-19-6-million-to-a-renewed-effort-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana The contributions during the first three months of 2025 went to the Smart & Safe Florida committee, which is gathering signatures to get a revised constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2025-04-14/trulieve-funnels-19-6-million-to-a-renewed-effort-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana News Service of Florida /health-news-florida/2025-03-03/water-utilities-florida-stop-adding-fluoride Data from the CDC shows 31 utilities in Florida had annual average fluoride levels that were approximately half the CDC’s recommended level or less for at least a year. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2025-03-03/water-utilities-florida-stop-adding-fluoride Áine Pennello /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