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Florida Legislators Adopted Memory Care Licensing Statute

Florida Legislators Adopted Memory Care Licensing Statute

A new 2026 state law mandates specialty licensing for assisted living facilities providing memory care services.

Live Poll

Should states mandate specialized licensing for assisted living facilities providing memory care services?


Diseases

Cancer

UF Health Expanded Cancer Screening Program

The mobile clinic grew its reach to 26 Florida counties to provide essential cancer screenings to rural residents.


Children’s Health

Live Poll

Do you believe hospitals in your area should prioritize specialized emergency care facilities for children?

Children’s Health

Florida Hospitals Adopted Pediatric Care Protocols

New state legislation now requires facilities to implement specialized emergency care protocols for children.

Florida Hospitals Adopted Pediatric Care Protocols

Nutrition

Live Poll

Do you avoid coastal swimming and raw seafood due to risks like flesh-eating bacteria?

Nutrition

Florida Recorded 22 Vibrio vulnificus Cases This Year

The state confirmed four deaths linked to the bacteria as of mid-September.

Florida Recorded 22 Vibrio vulnificus Cases This Year

Substance Abuse

Live Poll

Should local health departments prioritize more aggressive infectious disease screening in your area?

Substance Abuse

Florida Reported High Share of Hepatitis C Cases

Florida recorded over 1,000 acute hepatitis C cases in 2026, accounting for 43% of the national total.

Florida Reported High Share of Hepatitis C Cases