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UF Health Cancer Center seeks to become NCI …

WebFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget includes $100 million for cancer research and care. Director of the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Dr. …

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UF's Health-Street program offers benefits for families …

WebThe University of Florida's health-street program held a free health screening exams for families. The program is hosted by U-F Public Health college, is another way to reach out to communities who need …

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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo recommends against …

WebBack in November, the CDC recommended children ages 5and up should get the vaccine against Covid-19. During a roundtable hosted by Florida Governor Ron …

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COVID-19 booster shot site opening in Ocala

WebThe Department of Health opened up a site in Ocala for COVID-19 booster shots. Operations Director, Craig Ackerman, said Marion County will be taking appointments to give third Pfizer and Moderna doses tot he …

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"What we're seeing in college age people is …

WebThe Florida Department of Alachua Health Department said they’ve seen flu outbreaks a little earlier this year, and it’s highest amongst college students. Administrator of the Alachua County Health …

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Free COVID-19 testing sites in Alachua County

WebWith the positivity rate for COVID-19 in Alachua County being 4. 3%, many residents may be wondering if they have the virus. CBS4 has put together a list of places …

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UF Health partners with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage …

WebThe University of Florida (UF) Health and UnitedHealthcare have partnered together, and now people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans have …

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New and Free COVID-19 test site in Marion County

WebDue to high demand, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County plans to open a free COVID-19 testing site at the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse …

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Florida Surgeon General still "onboarding" with UF

WebUF Health says University of Florida employee/Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo visited Gainesville last week. A spokesperson says he met with the UF …

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Medical schools are seeing more applications than ever before

WebMedical schools like UF Health are seeing increased interest from people wanting to join the medical field. Here's how the pandemic has had a hand in the rising …

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UF Health now a clinic to treat rare lung disease

WebThe University of Florida was recently named the third accredited LAM and Rare Lung disease clinic site in Florida by the LAM Foundation. Assistant Professor of …

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New COVID variant raises concerns, doctor says, "don't panic"

WebThe World Health Organization calls the new COVID-19 mutation, Omicron, "a variant of concern. " UF Health, Infectious Disease expert, Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi said …

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Child Health and Well-Being Rankings for 2021

WebThe Florida Policy Institute has announced the Kids Count, Child Health and Well-Being Rankings for 2021 today, Nov. 17th. Kids County Senior Policy Analyst, Dr. …

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Starting Monday anybody 60+ can register for vaccine WGFL

WebIn four days anybody 60 or older can register for a COVID-19 vaccine. Here's why some health departments say it's coming at a good time. Alachua County has vaccinated more …

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UF libraries create wellness initiative

WebUniversity of Florida officials are trying to change how students use and view the library. Their newest wellness initiative hopes to reduce stress and burnout. …

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$36 million dollar facility opens at UF Health Springhill

WebGAINESVILLE, Fla (WGFL) — After years of planning, University of Florida Health leaders celebrated the opening of a new $36 million, 72,000-square-foot facility …

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Local pediatric vaccine availability

WebToday, the Alachua County Health Department and a few other local entities opened for the pediatric vaccines. It's been over two weeks since the COVID-19 vaccine …

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UF Health hosts major vaccination event stadium; 5,000 people …

WebWith Governor Ron DeSantis lowering the age of eligibility today to 16, many Gainesville students have made an appointment to get their shot. UF Health partnered …

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Rural Women's Health Project, City of Gainesville work on

WebThe Rural Women's Health Project has partnered with the city of Gainesville to work together in the GINI initiative to ensure immigrants feel safe and included. The …

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UF health study will examine drugs to treat coronavirus UK variant

WebGAINESVILLE, Fla. (WGFL) — Aachua County now has 12 cases of the UK variant according to the Florida Department of Health. Researchers said …

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UF Health Shands CEO Ed Jimenez resigned

WebGainesville — This is a developing story, which will be updated. After questions from CBS4, a UF Health Spokesperson shares Shands CEO Ed Jimenez …

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