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A Florida hospital is piloting an autonomous robot that tows hospital beds and wheelchairs, promising to slash wait times and reduce injuries among healthcare workers. The invention came from an ER doctor frustrated by hour-long trips down 200-yard hallways.
A Florida hospital is piloting transport robots that could help overworked staff spend more time with patients and less time pushing stretchers. The technology aims to support hospital workers, not replace them.
Florida hospitals are getting nearly $8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funding for care they provided last year. The extra money means better compensation for treating Medicaid patients and could help improve healthcare access across the state.
A Florida wildlife hospital is tagging brown pelicans to track which birds keep getting tangled in fishing line at the same spots. The innovative approach could help rescuers prevent injuries before they happen.
Tampa General Hospital is testing a dissolving scaffold that could help men recover bladder control faster after prostate surgery. The device supports healing for nine months, then safely disappears.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
Five juvenile green sea turtles arrived at a Florida hospital covered in barnacles, battling hypothermia, and fighting a debilitating tumor disease. Two months later, they're swimming strong and heading back to the ocean.
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When a Florida couple had to cancel their 43rd anniversary trip for chemotherapy, hospital nurses transformed an infusion room into a surprise ceremony space. Lauren walked down the aisle in tears as her care team celebrated their love.
Tanzania is breathing new life into its oldest hospitals with $1.1 million in renovations, ensuring communities continue receiving quality healthcare for generations to come. Bombo Hospital, which has served patients for decades despite aging infrastructure, is getting the upgrade it deserves.
Nine students received scholarships honoring a firefighter and paramedic who saved lives even after his death. The annual awards keep Ethan Wilson's legacy alive in the community he served.
A Florida nurse inspired her daughter to trade celebrity flights for lifesaving work, and now they heal patients side by side at the same hospital. Their partnership turns emergency chaos into cardiac care miracles.
A leading private hospital in The Gambia is doubling down on its commitment to improve healthcare access for citizens. The partnership between Africmed International Hospital and the government shows how public and private sectors can work together to heal communities.
A Florida cancer center is using ultrasound to destroy inoperable liver tumors without surgery, cuts, or the harsh side effects of traditional treatments. The breakthrough technology uses sound waves to turn cancer into harmless liquid the body naturally clears away.
A Florida hospital is enrolling patients in a groundbreaking international study that could dramatically improve survival rates for advanced skin cancer. The trial tests whether immunotherapy before surgery can stop one of America's most common cancers from coming back.
Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.
While Florida targets climate programs for cuts, its billion-dollar Resilient Florida initiative just secured permanent funding. The program rivals federal efforts and has unanimous political support.
A new Florida bill aims to slash electricity costs by capping utility profits at the national average and tying company earnings to energy efficiency. The reform comes after Florida Power and Light secured a $7 billion rate increase, with half going straight to profit.
Two Florida attorneys joined a puzzle-solving team that cracked 41 escape rooms in 24 hours, setting a new world record. The Florida Keys beat the previous record by nine rooms through preparation, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving.
A southern Illinois hospital just earned a spot on Forbes' first-ever list of America's best hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon stood out for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.
A once-bustling hospital in Abia State, Nigeria, abandoned for years, is getting a complete rebuild that will bring modern healthcare back to thousands of residents. Governor Alex Otti personally launched the project, calling it a matter of honoring the vision of past leaders who believed everyone deserved quality medical care.
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