Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, the FLASH exchange program served more than 250 clients and reduced its overall syringe count by nearly 8,000.
Latest From NPR Health
More From Health News Florida
-
Trulieve has largely bankrolled the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, which is leading efforts to pass the proposal, according to the state Division of Elections website.
-
Anyone with COVID-19 during the summer has some, but not full, protection against germs spreading in fall and winter. Infectious disease experts recommend what shots to get now.
-
On this episode, we examine advancements in multiple sclerosis research, with over 20 treatment options now available. Afterward, we focus on common sleep disorders in young people.
-
Laborers have suffered in extreme heat triggered by climate change. Deaths aren’t inevitable, and employers can save lives by providing ample water and breaks, researchers say.
-
Course work in severn certifications can be completed online in a self-paced fashion in as little as six weeks.
More From NPR Health
-
Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other.
-
In parts of the U.S., more than half of pregnant women facing severe addiction are also exposed toxic to the toxic animal tranquilizer xylazine, a threat to them, their fetuses and newborns.
-
OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.
How racism leads to chronic health conditions among Black people and whether reparations could help resolve these disparities.
How guns can endanger kids' lives and futures.
We highlight the stories of Black Floridians seeking emotional healing and wellness.
How distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine exposes inequities in Florida’s health care system.
Each day in Florida about 100 kids are involuntarily committed for psychiatric exams under the Baker Act. That adds up to about 36,000 kids a year, and experts say something has to be done. We explore what happens when kids get committed.