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$36 million dollar facility opens at UF Health Springhill

WEBGAINESVILLE, Fla (WGFL) — After years of planning, University of Florida Health leaders celebrated the opening of a new $36 million, 72,000-square-foot facility …

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Medical schools are seeing more applications than ever …

WEBMedical schools like UF Health are seeing increased interest from people wanting to join the medical field. Here's how the pandemic has had a hand in the rising …

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"What we're seeing in college age people is …

WEBThe Florida Department of Alachua Health Department said they’ve seen flu outbreaks a little earlier this year, and it’s highest amongst college students. …

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New COVID variant raises concerns, doctor says, "don't …

WEBThe World Health Organization calls the new COVID-19 mutation, Omicron, "a variant of concern. " UF Health, Infectious Disease expert, Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi said …

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Starting Monday anybody 60+ can register for vaccine

WEBIn four days anybody 60 or older can register for a COVID-19 vaccine. Here's why some health departments say it's coming at a good time. Alachua County has vaccinated …

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UF releases new study on the effects of COVID-19

WEBA University of Florida study shows possible new reactions coming from having a severe case of COVID-19. The study said those who had a severe case of the …

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Rural Women's Health Project, City of Gainesville work on …

WEBThe Rural Women's Health Project has partnered with the city of Gainesville to work together in the GINI initiative to ensure immigrants feel safe and included. The …

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Spreading the message in a button to get vaccinated

WEBA group called One Health Center is hoping to encourage students at the University of Florida to roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine. The team was …

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Child Health and Well-Being Rankings for 2021

WEBThe Florida Policy Institute has announced the Kids Count, Child Health and Well-Being Rankings for 2021 today, Nov. 17th. Kids County Senior Policy Analyst, Dr. …

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Local leaders tackle issues of racial equity and disparity

WEBGainesville has often been called the Tale of Two Cities, the divide between the East and West Side, but local leaders are working hard to bridge the gap. Dr. …

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Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo recommends against …

WEBBack in November, the CDC recommended children ages 5and up should get the vaccine against Covid-19. During a roundtable hosted by Florida Governor Ron …

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UF Health Shands CEO Ed Jimenez resigned

WEBGainesville — This is a developing story, which will be updated. After questions from CBS4, a UF Health Spokesperson shares Shands CEO Ed Jimenez …

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COVID-19 booster shot site opening in Ocala

WEBThe Department of Health opened up a site in Ocala for COVID-19 booster shots. Operations Director, Craig Ackerman, said Marion County will be taking appointments to …

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More counties in NCFL open up vaccine registrations to seniors

WEBLevy, Dixie, and Gilchrist Counties opened up registration for the Moderna COVID vaccine to seniors 65 and older, according to the counties' health department spokesperson, …

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Gainesville Chiropractor accused of sexual assault, barred from

WEBGainesville- — Dr. John J. Johnston, owner of Johnston Chiropractic Health Center, has been charged with a second degree felony for sexually assaulting a victim …

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