Florida warns physicians abortions must be given ‘at any stage’ to save life and health
Florida health officials told physicians Thursday that abortion is permitted “at any stage in pregnancy” to save the life and health of the mother, and regulatory action will be taken against any providers who don’t offer that care.
Florida officials instruct physicians to perform abortions to save lives of the mother in all cases
The Agency for Health Care Administration and the Florida Department of Health said the alert was to counter misinformation that are being spread about abortion laws in the southern state.
Florida tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
Florida health officials reiterated Thursday that state law allows abortions at any point in pregnancy to save the life of the mother, responding to concerns that Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is tying doctors’ hands and putting women in danger.
Florida says abortions allowed at 'any stage in pregnancy' to save life, health of mother
But advocates for Amendment 4, the abortion rights measure on the ballot this November, say the clarification doesn't do enough.
Deonte’s death: How did Florida, two healthcare agency nurses let a 7-year-old starve?
As a patient of Florida’s once-admired healthcare program for the state’s sickest and most disabled children, Deonte Elijah Atwell was entitled to monthly visits from coordinators overseeing his care,
Florida Healthcare Agency To Be Sued Over Abortion TV Ad
Florida's ACLU announced it is preparing to sue the state Agency for Health Care Administration, accusing it of misusing public funds to influence voters on abortion, according to ABC Action News. The Florida branch of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)'s legal team discussed the upcoming lawsuit in a virtual press conference on September 11.
Florida to decide on abortion protections, could end 6-week ban in Amendment 4
Amendment 4 will ask voters whether or not Florida should protect the right to an abortion. The summary you will see on the ballot reads: “No law shall prohibit, pen
Florida judge says Orlando doctor should face fine in abortion waiting period case
An administrative law judge Thursday said a physician should face a $10,000 fine and a reprimand after she did not comply in ...
Health department confirms case of dengue fever in Palm Beach County
The disease, while rarely fatal, is painful and debilitating. Officials did not say where in the county the case occurred.
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Florida Department of Health confirms case of dengue fever in Palm Beach County
Florida Department of Health confirms case of dengue fever in Palm Beach County. A more specific location in Palm Beach ...
Florida’s surgeon general says not to get the COVID vaccine. That’s why I got mine.
It’s no wonder that national health experts have taken a dim view on Ladapo’s latest health-advisory stunt on COVID vaccines.
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Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s assault on public health in Florida: Will it be coming to the federal government next year?
The Florida Department of Health, run by Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, just released guidance on COVID-19 vaccines based ...
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Florida's health department advises against getting the new COVID booster
A memo notes the new mRNA shot doesn't target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be ...
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DOH-Marion issues blue-green algae health alert for Silver Glen Springs
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae ...
Department of Health in Okaloosa County issues health advisory for Joe's Bayou in Destin
A health advisory has been issued for an area around Joe's Bayou in Destin. Officials say that drinking water is not affected ...