Rising Drug Costs In Florida Threaten Bay Area Independent PharmaciesIn Tampa Bay, there are close to 100 independent pharmacists that are at risk of shutting down because of lack of drug pricing regulations. Independent pharmacies are worried that this will cause pharmacy deserts and hundreds of millions of dollars in losses in Florida's economy.
Hillsborough County Issues Health Advisory For Two Tampa BeachesTwo Tampa beaches have been identified as health hazards due to high bacteria levels in the water.
Hillsborough School Board Discusses Child Trauma/Mental Health IssuesThe Hillsborough County School Board met on Tuesday to discuss multiple topics including student trauma and mental health issues and possibly focusing tax dollars toward these issues.
Florida Authorizes Edibles In Licensed Medicinal Marijuana DispensariesEffective today, the state of Florida authorized Licensed Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to produce and sell THC-infused edible products.
How Do You Compare? Hillsborough Cty. Releases New Health Equity ReportThe profile highlights avoidable differences in health outcomes or health inequities among residents of Hillsborough County.
The Forgotten Fight Against COVID-19: Are You Protecting Your Phone?In the last few months, COVID-19 has drastically changed our norms. While everyone is social distancing, masking up and wiping down every door knob in a three-mile-radius, what about the germ magnets we all keep glued to our finger tips; our cell phones.
How Can I Safely BBQ With Friends, Family This Summer? Answers To Common Coronavirus Questions From Dr. Dave HnidaDr. Dave Hnida answers common questions about staying safe from coronavirus this summer while still enjoying the warm weather and company of friends.
USDA And FDA: No Evidence COVID-19 Is Contracted From Food, Packaging“There is no evidence that people can contract COVID-19 from food or from food packaging. The U.S. food safety system, overseen by our agencies, is the global leader in ensuring the safety of our food products, including product for export.”
Face Masks Required In Tampa Effective Friday, June 19 At 5pmChildren under 2 will be exempt. The city will provide masks to whoever needs one. The order will be enforced in the last resort with a civil citation.
Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services Suffering From Underfunding In FloridaSince COVID-19, of course traditional patient care has changed. McKinnon says in January, the CFBHN provided about 1,158 telehealth services, and by the end of April, they provided more than 54,000 telehealth service calls.
Johnson & Johnson Ends All Sales Of Talc-Based Baby Powder In US and CanadaJohnson & Johnson remains steadfastly confident in the safety of talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder.
Tampa Startup Cope Notes Offering Connections During COVID-19 IsolationAndrea Alvarez speaks with founder of Tampa startup, Cope Notes.
New Tech From Tampa Startup Predicts Health RisksTampa startup, Benicomp explains to CW44 News at 10's, Andrea Alvarez how they're using new tech to predict an individual's health risk.
5 Tips From 'Embracing The Journey - A Christian Parents' Blueprint To Loving Your LGBTQ Child'Greg and Lynn McDonald share 5 tips from their new book, 'Embracing The Journey.'