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The U.S. has one of the worst maternal mortality rates of any wealthy nation. A Florida childbirth center, started by a midwife from Britain, is part of a patchwork of solutions aiming to curb those deaths.

The state says Joseph Dorn did not conduct a physical exam of two patients and employed a "trick or scheme." The judge recommends dismissing the complaint.

The governor says initiatives will include reading coaches, STEM and math acceleration programs, parent mentorship training and mental health resources.

The agency has asked health providers, including the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, to help people access screenings, treatment and vaccinations in places where cervical cancer rates remain high.

The planned life sciences innovation district will serve as a hub for cancer research, education and patient care.

As we enter the third year of the pandemic, Health News Florida reporters Stephanie Colombini and Verónica Zaragovia sat down to discuss COVID fatigue and what to expect in the coming year.

Daylina Miller, a multimedia reporter for WUSF Public Media and its Health News Florida project, was named the winner of a regional Edward R. Murrow...

Health News Florida received its national Edward R. Murrow award for “Best Small Online News Organization Website” for audio at a ceremony in New York…

The Radio and Television Digital News Association and Florida Associated Press Broadcasters have recognized Health News Florida with five journalism…

For years, Health News Florida has been sharing the state’s top health news with you, via our daily eAlert. We wake up early every day, keeping tabs on…