Dennis Santino, a 49-year-old man battling chronic kidney disease, has spent a decade grappling with a life-threatening condition. He underwent a rare and challenging diagnosis, […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
New Fire Station In New Port Richey Prioritizes Safety And Health Of Emergency Responders
A new fire station in New Port Richey, Florida is being constructed to increase efficiency and prioritize the safety of firefighters. The station is twice […]
Long Covid Chronicles: Julie Talamo’s Battle With After Effects
Julie Talamo, who got sick with COVID in 2022, has been dealing with long-term symptoms including lung scarring and shortness of breath. Despite her struggles, […]
Struggles Of Social Security Disability Applicant In A Changing Political Climate
An engineer approaching 60 suffered from cerebrovascular disease, making him unable to work. He applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, a rigorous process marked by […]
Urgent Care Center For Mental Health Opens In Florida
The first urgent care center dedicated to mental health services has opened in New Port Richey, Florida. The BayCare Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center aims […]
Grieving Son Shares Alzheimer’s Story Through Writing
A local man, J. Mike Oliver, has published a short story titled ‘The Long Goodbye: Losing Love to Alzheimer’s’, which is a partially fictionalized account […]
House Republican Budget Resolution: Largest Medicaid Cut In American History
The House Republican budget resolution passed with a narrow margin, proposing $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts, including potentially the […]
New Mental Health Urgent Care Opens In Pasco County
BayCare’s behavioral health urgent care is set to open in New Port Richey, offering extended hours and walk-in appointments for those battling addiction and mental […]
Listeria Outbreak In 21 States Linked To Hospital Shakes
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a food safety alert for an outbreak of listeria in 21 states, linked to shake supplements frequently used […]
Families Face Hurdles Finding Health Insurance With Navigators Underfunded
A Tampa family, who lost their health insurance due to job loss, were able to find a new low-cost policy through the Affordable Care Act’s […]