Optum paused collection of alleged overpayments after Jacksonville clinicians said repayment letters could force clinics out of the VA network, risking veterans’ continuity of care.

Duval County Public Schools ended its Hazel Health telehealth partnership on June 30. The district points families to school counselors, Healthlink JAX, GROW and crisis hotlines.

Florida widened eligibility for its free swim-lesson vouchers to ages 1–7 as officials cite a record 2025 for child drownings and warn demand still outstrips funding.

A KFF–The Trace analysis and survivor reporting show uninsured Floridians are often discharged quickly after gunshot treatment, left with large bills and spotty follow-up.

OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.

Ascension promoted Scott Kashman to CEO of its Northeast Florida system, effective July 1. He’ll oversee four hospitals and an extensive outpatient network across the region.

A national blood shortage and summer donation slump have left Jacksonville centers low. LifeSouth and JFRD explain what’s needed and where to give.

Ascension has begun construction on a 27,000‑sq‑ft Family Birth Place at its St. Johns campus, adding a Level II NICU and 14 private delivery suites slated for 2027. The expansion aims to keep more births close to home in a fast‑growing county.

FAU finds older Florida men die from melanoma at roughly twice the rate of women; researchers point to missed screenings and prevention gaps among seniors.

Cigna will leave Florida’s ACA marketplace for 2027, joining Aetna’s earlier withdrawal and narrowing choices for shoppers ahead of next open enrollment.

The Terry Family Foundation gave $5.5M to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, matched by Baptist Health to about $10M, to fund pediatric heart upgrades and a new children’s emergency center. The money will support equipment and the Children’s Emergency Center inside the McGehee Family Tower.

Moffitt and BayCare will open proton therapy centers in Tampa Bay in 2026, allowing local patients to avoid long trips for high-precision radiation.

Seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after state inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings and other hazards; most cleared follow-up inspections.