/health Health en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:26:30 GMT /news-in-brief/2026-07-02/heat-miami-world-cup During the first four matches, 37 fans were treated for heat distress and five were taken to area hospitals. The coolest game played so far had a high of 81 degree, but some reached the 90s. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:26:30 GMT /news-in-brief/2026-07-02/heat-miami-world-cup Jenny Staletovich /health/2026-07-01/funding-for-aids-drug-program-restored-under-budget-signed-by-desantis Gov. Ron DeSantis, who signed the budget in Tampa on Monday, locked in funding for Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which starts July 1. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:01:47 GMT /health/2026-07-01/funding-for-aids-drug-program-restored-under-budget-signed-by-desantis News Service of Florida /health/2026-06-30/jupiter-medical-center-is-eyeing-a-major-expansion-with-the-construction-of-a-second-campus Jupiter Medical Center is eyeing a major expansion with the construction of a second campus in western Palm Beach County amid growing concerns the state's property overhaul proposal could impact healthcare services across the county. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:40:21 GMT /health/2026-06-30/jupiter-medical-center-is-eyeing-a-major-expansion-with-the-construction-of-a-second-campus Wilkine Brutus /health/2026-06-26/national-hiv-testing-day-is-saturday-heres-why-south-florida-health-officials-say-its-so-critical For local healthcare workers and advocates, keeping people connected to preventative care is more urgent than ever. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:13:27 GMT /health/2026-06-26/national-hiv-testing-day-is-saturday-heres-why-south-florida-health-officials-say-its-so-critical Sofia Zarran /health/2026-06-24/largest-medicaid-pediatric-provider-sues-desantis-administration-over-pay-rates Florida’s largest Medicaid pediatric healthcare provider is suing the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging it erred when Medicaid officials adjusted the rates the state pays to managed care plans to include the costs of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and special needs. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:27:00 GMT /health/2026-06-24/largest-medicaid-pediatric-provider-sues-desantis-administration-over-pay-rates Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /health/2026-06-24/florida-kids-are-uninsured-at-a-high-rate 7.6% of children under age 6 in the Sunshine State are uninsured, during years when their bodies are laying down the foundations of good health for the rest of their lives. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:26:19 GMT /health/2026-06-24/florida-kids-are-uninsured-at-a-high-rate Cary Barbor /health/2026-06-17/lawsuit-over-kidcare-funding-heads-court-while-floridas-medicaid-rate-for-kids-drops As Florida healthcare officials prepare to argue in court why they haven't expanded a subsidized children's health insurance, its children's Medicaid rate continues to fall. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:02:00 GMT /health/2026-06-17/lawsuit-over-kidcare-funding-heads-court-while-floridas-medicaid-rate-for-kids-drops Joe Mario Pedersen /health/2026-06-17/rfk-jr-overrules-experts-to-keep-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passenger-in-quarantine U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held. The decision comes despite a federal medical review that said there's no need to confine the woman far from her Florida home. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:02:00 GMT /health/2026-06-17/rfk-jr-overrules-experts-to-keep-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passenger-in-quarantine Associated Press /health/2026-06-09/florida-remains-in-bottom-half-of-child-wellbeing-in-annual-databook Florida’s overall state of child wellbeing did not improve in this year’s Kids Count Data Profile, although some segments including graduation rates\ and teen birth did see gains. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:32 GMT /health/2026-06-09/florida-remains-in-bottom-half-of-child-wellbeing-in-annual-databook Jay Waagmeester | Florida Phoenix /health/2026-06-08/a-hard-fought-win-for-hiv-advocacy-in-the-south-comes-after-sudden-cuts-to-costly-meds Federal money is at risk for programs to prevent and treat HIV. In Washington, lawmakers are considering cuts for the next fiscal year. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:28:56 GMT /health/2026-06-08/a-hard-fought-win-for-hiv-advocacy-in-the-south-comes-after-sudden-cuts-to-costly-meds Kerry Sheridan