Due to a new restrictive abortion ban in Florida, many women are bracing for long cross-country trips to obtain abortions. Some organizations are already helping […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Erik Landers Provides Free Meals To Children During Spring Break
During spring break, Erik Landers served around 250 free bag lunches to area children who get most of their food at school. He provides each […]
Parents Worry PIP Services For Autistic Children May Not Be Allowed In Pasco County Classrooms
Pasco County parents are concerned about recent changes to the PIP policy that may prevent ABA therapists from providing services in the classroom. Parents like […]
Addressing The Shortage Of School Psychologists
The University of South Florida is launching a three-year degree program in school psychology to address the national shortage of school psychologists. The program will […]
Doctors Can Do More To Prevent Gun Violence
Doctors can play a more important role in preventing gun violence by offering counseling on firearms safety. In Florida, a law was passed in 2011 […]
Florida Children At Risk Of Losing Health Coverage Under New Rules
New federal rules to ensure children from low-income families are not removed from Medicaid have been announced by the Department of Health and Human Services […]
The Angelus: A Unique Home For The Disabled
The Angelus is a 45-year-old home in Hudson, Florida that provides a 24/7 home for people with cerebral palsy who are nonverbal and in total […]
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Helps Stroke Victim Regain Arm Movement
Randy Jackson, a 68-year-old Tampa resident who suffered a serious stroke in February 2021, underwent a new procedure that helped him regain movement in his […]
Pasco County First Responders Get New Tool To Keep Prescription Drugs Out Of Wrong Hands
First responders in Pasco County now have a new and effective tool to help residents keep prescription drugs out of the wrong hands and out […]
Adventhealth Zephyrhills: Small Hospital, Big Family.
AdventHealth Zephyrhills is a small hospital with only 149 beds in Zephyrhills, Florida. Despite its size, its employees feel a sense of family and support, […]