March 29, 2024

Healthcare

$37-million NIH grant used to study chelation's effects on diabetics with heart disease

A South Florida cardiologist hopes his second major study ends the debate around chelation therapy... Read more »
Published on 2/21/2022

Manatee Memorial using shock therapy and a new device to treat heart patients

Manatee Memorial Hospital has a new treatment for severely calcified coronary artery disease patients: Shock wave therapy... Read more »
Published on 2/21/2022

Dr. Ahmed Osman leads the way with clinical trials for irregular heartbeat treatments

Broward Health Medical Center's leading light for treating heart rhythm disorders, Dr. Ahmed Osman, continues to guide the hospital's build-out in treating irregular heartbeats with new tech and as principal investigator in clinical trials... Read more »
Published on 2/21/2022

Do's and don'ts for a healthy heart diet from a TGH nutrition specialist

“A great way to improve our heart health is to incorporate more fiber into our diet. Focusing on foods that are high in fiber can not only help to lower our cholesterol but also help us maintain a healthy weight since fiber keeps us full for longer and helps us feel more satisfied... Read more »
Published on 2/21/2022

3 USF biomedical engineering students develop ventilator to serve multiple patients

All University of South Florida biomedical engineering seniors take a yearlong capstone course that begins with health care-related ... Read more »
Published on 2/17/2022

A Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare doctor talks about AI, medicine and cardiology

Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in health care but still needs improvements... Read more »
Published on 2/15/2022

AdventHealth for Children in Orlando performs its first Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy

Between 80% and 90% of all patients treated with CAR T-cell therapy have a sustained response, and approximately half will achieve a sustained remission of at least five years. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2022

Florida cancer care expansions across the state

With growing numbers of aging, wealthy people, Southeast Florida is proving an attractive market for cancer care providers looking to expand. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2022

The Miami Cancer Institute targets improved care for HIV patients with cancer

Dr. Marco Ruiz, a hematologist who leads HIV oncology and HIV stem cell transplantation at the institute, spoke to FLORIDA TREND about the new initiative. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2022

A Tampa General Hospital oncologist takes holistic approach to treating breast cancer

Treating breast cancer goes beyond the physical battle, TGH oncologist Dr. Jamie McKenzie says. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2022

UF Health's plaque therapy spares healthy tissue in eye cancer patients

Plaque therapy spares healthy tissue in eye cancer patients. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2022

Orlando Health Cancer Institute uses cellular immunotherapy to destroy cancer cells

Cellular immunotherapy, which revs up a person's immune system to destroy cancer cells, is revolutionizing cancer care. Two health systems in Central Florida are using the techniques — also known as adoptive cell therapies — to treat cancers that don't respond to traditional therapies. Read more »
Published on 1/26/2022

Ascension Sacred Heart creates a family-friendly pediatric oncology unit

Dr. Jeffrey H. Schwartz is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. In a recent interview with FLORIDA TREND, he discussed how the new Pediatric Oncology Center for Hope at the Studer Family Children's Hospital has improved patient treatment and family experience. Read more »
Published on 1/10/2022

Hospitals Around the State

Miami Hospital City Beds Top Executive Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami 1,550 Carlos Migoya Baptist Hospital of Miami Miami 838 Brian E. Keeley Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach 672 Gino... Read more »
Published on 12/8/2021

UNF creates department of physical therapy to help expand PT academic programs

Sherry Pinkstaff, who has been with the college since 2012, will lead the Brooks College of Health's Department of Physical Therapy. Read more »
Published on 11/30/2021

AdventHealth Tampa's Taneja Center for Surgery to lead efforts in robotic surgery

The 300,000-sq.ft. Taneja Center for Surgery includes room for robotic-surgery equipment. Read more »
Published on 11/30/2021

Florida Icon: Robert Metzger

Transplant nephrologist; medical director, OurLegacy; Orlando, age 82 Read more »
Published on 11/30/2021

Orlando Health is betting millions on health care startups

When Orlando Health launched a $20-million venture capital arm in 2018, it had several goals in mind. Read more »
Published on 11/30/2021

Baptist Health facility is one of six new hospitals planned for Northeast Florida

Baptist Health has completed the first phase of a full-service, 100-bed hospital in Clay County. Read more »
Published on 11/30/2021

Baptist Health Care adapts to community needs as it completes Pensacola facility

Pensacola-based Baptist Health Care will complete the superstructure of its new $615-million, 264-bed hospital that's on track to open next year. Read more »
Published on 11/30/2021

Nursing Programs in Florida

Program Location Accelerated BSN Nursing Program Director AdventHealth University Orlando No Alicia Franco Ave Maria University Ave Maria No Kimberly Shmina Barry University Miami Yes John McFadden Bethune-Cookman University Daytona... Read more »
Published on 11/1/2021

Nemours Children's Health Underscores the Importance of Children to Florida's Future at Florida Chamber Kickoff Event

Inspiring the business community and policymakers to partner with Nemours Children's Health was the goal of “The Future of Children's Health... Read more »
Published on 10/28/2021

Baptist Health and Jacksonville University team up to boost nursing ranks

Jacksonville University is graduating nurses faster thanks to a new partnership with Baptist Health that creates a one-of-a-kind, 12-month accelerated nursing program. Read more »
Published on 10/27/2021

FAU rolls out new education programs to deliver more nurses

"There was a nursing shortage even before COVID hit...a lot of nurses were aging out and retiring, and we weren't [replacing them] fast enough..." Read more »
Published on 10/27/2021

Florida CRNAs plan another push for fewer supervision requirements

The Florida Legislature has expanded the kinds of services and procedures that health care professionals like registered nurses and pharmacists can perform. Read more »
Published on 10/27/2021

Florida Business News

Florida News Releases

Florida Trend Video Pick

Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices
Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices

Central Floirda chocolate shops are left with a bitter taste as cocoa prices hit an all-time high earlier this week.

Video Picks | Viewpoints@FloridaTrend

Ballot Box

Should Congress ban the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S.?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Need more details
  • What is TikTok?
  • Other (Comment below)

See Results

Florida Trend Media Company
490 1st Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.5800

© Copyright 2024 Trend Magazines Inc. All rights reserved.