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Health
There is an epidemic of loneliness in our society that is causing significant health problems for individuals. We explore what to do increase social connections with the USF College of Public Health Activist Lab.
Florida anticipates a shortage of physicians
A research arm of the Florida Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase retention of new doctors
Responding to Food Insecurity in Florida with Gulf Coast JFCS
It’s Thanksgiving time and our thoughts turn to food and those who may not have it. Our friends from Gulf Coast JFCS joined us to discuss the many ways their programs address food insecurity in...
The Scoop: Wed., November 15, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Pink gives away banned books Pop singer Pink will give away 2,000 banned books at her upcoming Florida concerts. This comes as Florida recorded the highest number of book bans in the country last school...
USDA awards $3 million to USF for research of disease transmission
Listen: The US Department of Agriculture is funding research at the University of South Florida to investigate viruses, like the one that causes COVID-19. This comes in the form of a three-million-dollar grant. The...
Free health screenings for National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Next Thursday, individuals 50 years and older are going to be provided free health screenings at a Senior Brain Health Expo.
In the United States, about 27 million people have asthma or 8% of the population. Today is Lung Health Day.
The NOPE Task Force hosts community candlelight vigil for those lost to overdose
NOPE creates dramatic and impactful presentations for students and community members using volunteer and School Resource Officers’ grim personal experiences to educate 6th through 12th graders about the consequences of experimentation with drugs. This candlelight...
The bill would require health insurers and HMOs to cover skin cancer screenings performed by dermatologists in Florida
Forty-four percent of insured Florida residents dissatisfied with health coverage, new survey shows
Listen: A new survey shows that 44 percent of Florida residents are dissatisfied with their health insurance. This comes as Florida ranks 46 out of 50 states for lowest enrollment rates. Healthcare company Curative...
The Scoop: Tues., October 17, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
From crime to care A new wellness hub opened yesterday on the site of a former nightclub associated with crime issues in East Tampa. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and a service...
East Tampa doctor transforms former nightclub into wellness center
On Monday, a new wellness hub opened in the site of a former nightclub. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and more.
