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What's Health Got to Do with It

WEBWhat's Health Got to Do with It? is hosted by Dr. Joe Sirven, an engaging practicing physician journalist who is an expert in all facets of healthcare. Dr. Joe Sirven is a …

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Racial makeup of U.S. doctors; does your doctor need to …

WEBThe racial makeup of American doctors is overwhelmingly white. According to theAmerican Association of Medical Colleges, despite Black folks making up about …

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Is your teenager just moody

WEBThe rate of kids dealing with serious mental health issues has been on the rise since the pandemic. But if parents want to help their kids, research suggests they should …

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Appointments fill quickly at Jacksonville's second …

WEBA nurse enters a monoclonal antibody site on Aug. 18, 2021, at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines. A second monoclonal antibody treatment site opened Tuesday …

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Maintaining gut health; defining community health

WEBMaintaining gut health; defining community health. By Stacey Bennett. Published April 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Listen • 53:04. Katherine Streeter. /. NPR. On …

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Reflecting on 2023: A year in health care WJCT News 89.9

WEBBy Kathy Waterman. Published December 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST. Listen • 53:04. Unsplash. It’s our year in review! In this episode, we covered the most …

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Fake Health News; The Big Three; Utilizing CBD Safely; …

WEBAn NBC News analysis found that most viral pieces of fake health news pushed far-reaching conspiracies between governments and medical communities. For …

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Nurse practitioners: Crucial providers on the frontlines

WEBIn the evolving landscape of health care after COVID, nurse practitioners have emerged as crucial frontline providers. With over 355,000 licensed professionals in …

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The immune responses of young MS patients; HIV/AIDS …

WEBToday explore the workings of the human immune system and its response to challenges, including the effect of multiple sclerosis on young patients. Plus, in …

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Health care roundtable: Workplace violence, avian flu and …

WEBVials of injectable penicillin sit in cold storage at the Metro Public Health Department in Nashville. Injectable penicillin is the go-to treatment for syphilis and the …

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Medical roundtable; Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WEBThis week, our esteemed medical roundtable delves into the forefront of healthcare, dissecting the latest advancements and trends. Among the topics discussed:

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Jacksonville to gain residential VA center but lose two Southside

WEBThe $64.2 million project is estimated to be completed in early 2024, culminating in a 173,200-square-foot outpatient clinic, connected to a 10,000-plus …

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WEBSt. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing …

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Jacksonville University plans city's first 4-year medical school

WEBJacksonville's first four-year medical school program is coming to a private university on the banks of the St. Johns River. Jacksonville University's announcement …

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Groundbreaking Held For New Southside Multi-Specialty Surgery …

WEBJax Spine & Pain Center, in a collaborative effort with UF Health Jacksonville, broke ground Wednesday on a new multi-specialty surgery center and …

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Medical marijuana is exploding in Florida, and regulators need help

WEBWith the industry poised to mushroom, health regulators are asking lawmakers for nearly $13 million to more than double the number of workers in the office …

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St. Johns Ranked As Florida’s Healthiest County WJCT News 89.9

WEBSt. Johns County topped the lists in both health outcomes and health factors, while Duval County was ranked 44th for health outcomes and 32nd for health …

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NPR puzzlemaster Will Shortz says he is recovering from a stroke

WEBNPR puzzlemaster and New York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz announced on Sunday that he is recovering from a stroke.. Shortz, who hosts NPR's Sunday …

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CDC says 3 women diagnosed with HIV after receiving 'vampire …

WEBAlthough HIV transmission from contaminated blood through unsterile injection is a well-known risk, the CDC said this is the first documentation of probable …

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Flagler Hospital Announces Rebranding And Expansion

WEBFlagler Hospital has announced that it will henceforth be known as Flagler Health+ as it begins expanding its services into additional St. Johns County …

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Florida leaves doctors shielded from medical malpractice suits

WEBLuke Sukhram, 8, left, and his mother, Sabrina Davis, stand with a photo of her father, Keith Davis, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Gainesville. Davis was a U.S. Navy …

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Rehab hospital nears opening on Southside WJCT News 89.9

WEBA new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital to help patients recover from debilitating illnesses and injuries is close to completion on Jacksonville's Southside. …

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