A Kissimmee transplant patient ran out of antirejection drugs during an insurance switch, and his wife says paperwork delays left him without life‑saving medicine. Local reporting shows gaps in CHAMPVA and other plans can be dangerous.

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has activated a 24/7 STEMI program and new cardiac cath labs, allowing many Osceola County heart-attack patients to get faster, local care. The expansion also added ICU capacity.

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.

OneBlood says it needs 50 rare O‑negative units before surgeons can give 18‑year‑old Gigi a potentially curative bone marrow transplant.

Amgen is voluntarily recalling hundreds of thousands of Corlanor and Sensipar bottles after unexpected foreign material was found on tablet surfaces. Regulators say patient risk is low but recommend checking labels and consulting your pharmacist.

DOH‑Sumter has issued a 60‑day rabies alert in Webster after a cat was found near County Road 740. Residents are urged to avoid wildlife and ensure pets are vaccinated.

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.

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center was designated a Level I trauma center by the Florida Department of Health on June 23, expanding local access to advanced trauma care.

Orange County’s prehospital whole‑blood program lets trained paramedics transfuse patients at crash scenes; county video shows a survivor credited with being stabilized by the care.

Orange County officials say measles has been detected and urged residents to check MMR records and call their doctor if exposed.

State testing found glyphosate in several store‑bought breads; experts and industry groups disagree on whether the ppb readings pose a health risk.

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.