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First public COVID-19 vaccinations to begin in Marion on Tuesday

WEB1:48. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will begin administering vaccinations on Tu by appointment only. About 200 residents ages 65 and older will be …

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COVID update Florida: Marion sees 1,543 new cases, positivity rate …

WEBThe new cases reported across the state for the week totaled 298,455, more than double the previous week's 128,186. A month ago, weekly cases totaled less than …

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Big advances, and big plans, for Marion County's medical community

WEBUniversity of Florida Health made news in 2021 with plans for multiple new facilities that will extend the medical network’s existing reach in Marion County. UF …

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Coronavirus vaccine information in Marion County: What you need …

WEBAs of Jan. 10, almost 8,000 people, mostly front-line medical workers and people age 65 or older, had received the first of two shots for the COVID-19 vaccination. …

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Weekly COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations, ICU bed usage at …

WEBThe running total of COVID-19 cases in Marion County since March 1, 2020 is now 41,168 — 11% of the population. The addition of 4,740 more people vaccinated …

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Belleview ER holds ribbon-cutting, prepares to offer care to SE …

WEBThe new ER will also have the ability to transfer patients to AdventHealth Ocala for extended stays as necessary. It is located at 6006 SE Abshier Blvd. and …

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COVID-19 vaccination registration open for Marion residents 65 …

WEBThe department will be providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on Dec. 29 and 30. Testing will be held from 8 to 10 …

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COVID-19 cases, positivity rate and vaccinations all increased last …

WEBMarion County added 2,402 new COVID-19 cases over the past week with a testing positivity rate of 27% for new cases, according to the Florida Department of …

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Weekly COVID-19 Update: 2,105 new cases, hospitalizations …

WEBNew Marion County COVID-19 cases dropped for the second week in a row after 10 weeks of increase, according to the Florida Department of Health’s weekly data …

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Ocala medical: HCA Florida Ocala launches program for pharmacy …

WEB0:48. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is launching a new accelerated program for pharmacy residents, and it’s been almost a year and a half in the making. The …

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Social issues like poverty eyed by Marion County Hospital District

WEBHe said poverty is one of the biggest negative contributors to the health issues that the hospital district vowed to help improve, including mental health, opioids, …

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ORMC breaks ground on 36-bed neuro ICU and cardiovascular …

WEB0:04. 0:33. Ocala Regional Medical Center (ORMC) officially broke ground on a $65 million expansion on Tuesday morning as Ocala Health CEO Chad …

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The Centers in Marion County target of merger deal with SMA …

WEBThe expected merger will not affect the services The Centers is offering at Beacon Point, a campus offering comprehensive drug addiction and mental health …

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Hospital grades rank Ocala facilities for patient safety

WEB0:00. 0:48. A national patient safety ranking report listed AdventHealth Ocala as the top-scoring hospital in Marion County. The 421-bed facility earned a B ranking …

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The story of how Dr. Richard S. Hughes helped Black people in Ocala

WEBR.S. Hughes established a hospital and health care insurance system in Ocala in the early 20th century for Black patients when health care for African …

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Hospital safety grades rank Marion County facilities

WEBA national patient safety report again ranked AdventHealth Ocala as the top-scoring hospital in Marion County. The facility at 1500 SW First Ave. maintained a grade …

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Understanding what benefits are available under Medicare

WEBYou will receive great benefits and services with a $0 copay, including cleanings, x-rays, oral exams, and more! You also receive comprehensive benefits such …

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Newly appointed judge to serve in Lake County; McCourt shifts to …

WEBThe new judge, Helm, will take McCourt's docket in Lake County. Circuit judges can serve anywhere in the 5th Judicial Circuit, whose member counties are …

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Detectives charge grandson with grandmother's death in neglect …

WEBOcala police charge grandson in grandmother's death, alleging neglect. A 26-year-old man has been arrested on charges of aggravated neglect/manslaughter/neglect …

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Settlement reached in DOH complaint against local healthcare …

WEBSettlement: Alleged Medicare kickback scheme settled. Ocala business, two docs will pay $490K combined. Last year, the state Department of Health filed an …

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Judge hears Susan Lorincz's request for trial delay in shooting case

WEB1:48. Circuit Judge Robert Hodges on Tuesday told lawyers in the case of Susan Louise Lorincz, charged with fatally shooting Ajike "AJ" Shantrell Owens in June …

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