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Medicaid work requirements a disaster for rural America, extend well beyond health outcomes
As the Senate debates imposing work requirements and potential cuts to Medicaid, rural America stands at the front lines of risk. For millions of rural residents, Medicaid is not just a safety net – it’s a lifeline. The statistics and stories from...

Florida man back home after receiving second liver transplant at Chicago’s Northwestern Medicine
By CBS Chicago Team Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A father of four is home in Florida for Father’s Day thanks to the lifesaving surgery he received in Chicago. Andrew Wagner traveled to Northwestern Medicine for a second...

Florida man back home after receiving second liver transplant at Northwestern Medicine
By CBS Chicago Team June 15, 2025 / 10:12 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Florida man receives rare second liver transplant at Northwestern Medicine Florida man receives rare second liver transplant at Northwestern Medicine 01:15 A father of four is home in...
From colour runs to marathons: Community Strong race weekend pushes for mental health awareness
What began as a tribute to one young life lost has grown into a city-wide movement promoting mental wellness through running and community A race weekend focused on improving youth mental health will mark its fourth anniversary next weekend as it...
Senate passes healthcare
By Michael Bresciani December 26, 2009 Santa came early on Christmas Eve 2009 for the embattled Democrats of the Senate who passed the Obama Healthcare bill as expected. Being forced to buy healthcare by the U.S. government will hardly be seen as...

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Florida Veterans and Families
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening Florida’s support systems for veterans and their families. With nearly 1.5 million veterans calling Florida home, the state continues to deliver for those who...

First TricValve Procedure Completed in Florida in FDA Early Feasibility Study
Interventional structural cardiologists at Tampa General Hospital and USF Health have completed the first TricValve System procedure in Florida under the FDA Early Feasibility Study. The novel treatment is in development to address critical...
Make America Florida: The case for DeSantis
By Cherie Zaslawsky June 13, 2022 Many people I know have left California for what they consider greener—I mean redder—pastures: red states free of most of the lunacy in the “woke” Golden State. Some moved to Texas, some to Idaho, but most have...

Plans to Build 50-Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Apollo Beach
Encompass Health Corp. recently announced preliminary plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the master-planned community of Waterset in Apollo Beach, Florida. The hospital will serve patients recovering from...

Comcast Business Expanded Connectivity Solutions to Central Florida
Comcast Business recently announced a significant expansion of its connectivity solutions teams to reach new Central Florida communities including Clearwater, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The company launched these new...

Wellness Meets Adventure: 4 Luxe Ocean Escapes With Year-Round Watersports
Grace Bay Snorkel Sails in Turks & Caicos take guests straight to the barrier reef for underwater exploration. Caicos Luxury Charters When it comes to restorative travel, some seek a meditative escape to a quiet yoga retreat, complete with sound...
Catholics supporting the denial of 'nutrition and hydration' are not in communion with the Church
Catholics supporting the denial of 'nutrition and hydration' are not in communion with the Church Barbara Kralis, RenewAmerica analyst May 4, 2005 Updated June 3, 2005 It is a rare person who has not heard of the recent cruel homicide of the...

TSA Agent Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Helpless 79-Year-Old Passenger at Airport in Florida – Is Placed on Administrative Leave by Agency
Janiyah Wilson-Robinson Credit: WPLG YouTube screenshot Authorities have busted an employee from one of America’s worst government agencies for allegedly attacking a helpless elderly woman last week. As WPLG reported, Broward Sheriff’s Office...

Bodycam footage shows horrifying moment cops helped Florida girl with severed hand after shark attack
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

‘Some cry all day’: ICE detainees face harsh conditions in Florida federal facility
MIAMI — Nearly 50 men spent hours in a small holding cell asking for water, food and medication. Instead, officers dressed in riot gear sprayed the room with rubber bullets and launched “flash bang” grenades. The men had overflowed a toilet in...

Florida Senator Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Enforce Immigration Laws
Florida Senator Ashley Moody introduced legislation to allow states to enforce immigration laws. Senator Moody is pushing two pieces of legislation to expand immigration enforcement efforts and reverse what she called the “reckless and dangerous...

If We Treated Tooth Decay Like We Treat Heart Disease, We’d Save Billions
Oral health has an image problem. It’s often dismissed as an afterthought, inconvenience, or cosmetic procedure, a noticeable difference to how we prevent heart disease with wide-scale public awareness campaigns and robust early detection...

Taylor Swift makes surprise visit at children's hospital in Florida. See their smiles here.
Music superstar Taylor Swift visits patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Music superstar Taylor Swift visits patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital 00:42 Taylor Swift touched many hearts as she made a surprise visit to see children...

New study shows how important dads are to kids academic success and mental health
Ohio state Rep. Beth Lear says the state wants to encourage people to have families amid declining birth rates on 'America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Children with actively involved fathers thrive significantly more —...
Forget Florida — these two unexpected states are the new retirement hot spots
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Retirees are flocking to some states in droves. While their motivations aren't entirely clear, the growing cost of living — especially property...