South Florida

Because Florida has chosen not to extend Medicaid eligibility to more uninsured adults, entrepreneurs and health equity advocates are coming up with solutions for those facing medical bills they cannot afford.

Latinos are still more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID — so doctors and activists hope younger, more educated voices can convince the vulnerable to get vaccinated.

An illicit network of nursing schools illegally charged each student between $10,000 for an LPN degree and $17,000 for an RN diploma without requiring proper training, officials say.

HCA denies the union’s claims and says union protests tend to take place during collective bargaining to get attention.

Although reported cases are trending down in Florida, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continues to mutate. The latest subvariant, called XBB.1.5, has mutations that make it highly transmissible and somewhat resistant to vaccines and past infection.

Officials are also working on door-to-door vaccinations, shots at workplace sites and media campaigns to boost the rates.

Daniel Marks, the owner of a private gym in South Florida, hustles to save his business by loaning out his equipment and providing virtual workout sessions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Securing an appointment isn't easy. Listerners say the process depends on where you live, how much research you can do and, sometimes, whether you have a friend or relative to help.

New vaccination sites are opening and hospitals are doling out doses, but there's little clarity on how much vaccine is coming.

In a historic week, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived and more doses are on the way. South Florida health care workers share their experiences getting the first shots.