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Florida agency launches free mental health counseling services

WebORLANDO, Fla. —. The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is now offering free services to uninsured children, teens and their families. The new program …

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New behavioral health hospital to open in Apopka

WebOrlando Health and Acadia Healthcare partnered to build a 144-bed behavioral health hospital in Apopka. It will expand access to critical mental health …

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Health clinic in Central Florida helps patients without insurance

WebShepherd's Hope, a free health clinic, serves Central Florida. Hundreds of volunteers and licensed health care professionals like Roach donate their time and …

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COVID-19 data returns to Florida health department website

WebORLANDO, Fla. —. For cities, counties, health professionals and individuals who want to track the spread of COVID-19, there's something new on the Florida …

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What people should know about stress, according to a doctor

WebThere is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people's physical and mental health. I wanted to delve more into …

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Direct Primary Care: What is it and how does it work

WebDe Aza says it is for anyone with a little discretionary income wanting to invest in their health care. She says it can range from $99 per month, which is what she …

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Orlando Health, United Healthcare reach agreement

WebABOVE: A look at today's top headlines After weeks of negotiations, Orlando Health and United Healthcare have reached an agreement.That means 74,000 UHC …

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How AI is being used in health care in Central Florida

WebSome of it is proving to be life-saving, and it's already being used in health care right here in Central Florida. There are personal assistants, self-driving cars, food …

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Florida Republican lawmakers discuss improving health care

WebBill SPB 7018 would spend more than $76 million to expand services to mental health and disabled recipients, increase health care work and pay and reward …

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Study: ADHD medications linked with higher risk of heart disease

WebADHD patients can monitor and care for their own heart health using the American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8," a set of key health behaviors and …

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100,000 new migrants expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year

WebRoughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year.

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Lakewood Center breaks ground on assisted living facility for …

WebLakewood Residential Treatment Center broke ground Wednesday on a new project aimed to help adults living with chronic mental illnesses.The nonprofit mental …

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Orange County Medical Clinic offering free health screenings

WebORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Medical Clinic is gearing up to host another county outreach event. This Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the clinic will …

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Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some …

WebIn July and August of last year, there were more than 300 heat-related emergencies for every 100,000 total emergency department visits, CDC data shows. …

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Orlando Health initiative helps patients recovering from injuries

WebThe feeling is isolating even after the patient is able to get out. But as WESH 2's Michelle Meredith reports, Orlando Health has an initiative designed to help …

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Orlando Health team tackling opioid addiction

WebJaime Bridges is the coordinator of Orlando Health's Opioid Substance Abuse Disorder Team. "Personally, it's important because I struggle with the same …

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Mental Health Awareness Month

WebThe National Alliance on Mental Illness is recognizing the month by challenging people to 'take the moment.' On its website, NAMI states "Since its inception …

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Dr. Jill Biden opens up in interview with Women's Health

Webwomen’s health editor in chief liz plosser spent time with the first lady in washington and delaware, where the bidens have a home on the coast. in a wide ranging interview, dr. biden said her

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Get the Facts: Public health roundtable hosted by Gov. Ron DeSantis

WebIn Tallahassee, Thursday morning a public health discussion hosted by Gov. Ron DeSantis was held, but it did not contain the typical COVID-19 messaging that you …

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Mother talks mental health, losing Miss USA daughter

WebCheslie Kryst was a television correspondent, model and was crowned Miss USA in 2019 — until she died by suicide three years later. WESH 2 spoke with her …

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Ultraprocessed foods you need to avoid, according to a 30-year …

WebEating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death, according to a 30-year study — but different foods have different impacts.Processed …

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AdventHealth becomes official health care provider for Disney World

WebORLANDO, Fla. —. Disney World announced AdventHealth will become their official health care provider. AdventHealth World of Wellness will provide medical …

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