Relay for Life of Pensacola 2013 is set for May 10-11, 2013 at Booker T. Washington High School. To celebrate the start of Relay season and commence event fundraising efforts, 2013 Pensacola…
Category: Health
Men risk lives if they cannot see their manhood (video)
A health advocacy group called The Big Check wants men to realize if they’re a health risk. The test is real simple: guys if you look down and cannot see past your…
NYT features owners of drug manufacturer responsible for Meningitis outbreak
The New York Times has a story on the Conigliaro family, who owns the New England Compounding Center–the source of a fungus that led to a meningitis outbreak that has killed 24…
Nemours closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Due to the upcoming poor weather conditions associated with Hurricane Isaac, Nemours Children’s Clinic Pensacola will be closed on Tuesday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 29, for the safety of Associates and…
Santa Rosa County Health Dept far below Escambia and Okaloosa
The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald have obtained a copy of a report that rates the performance of the state’s 67 county health departments. Indian River County, with a raw score…
Pink Slime Time
The Escambia County Commission is about to wade into the slime. Pink slime. During their meeting this Thursday, commissioners will consider a resolution in favor of labeling meat products that contain “lean…
Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Women’s Health in FL
Florida News Connection: Almost one million women in Florida will gain access to health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday….
Miller issues statement on health care ruling
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act:  “The Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the individual mandate in Obamacare is…
Ranking State House Democrat takes different view
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2012 Â CONTACT:Â Mark Hollis (850) 488-9622 Â Â DEMOCRATIC RANKING MEMBER STATEMENT REPRESENTATIVE MARK PAFFORD APPLAUDS RULING ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Â Â TALLAHASSEE, Fla….
Gaetz takes shot at SCOTUS ruling
June 28, 2012  Statement from Senator Don Gaetz on US Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Obamacare  The decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is disappointing. I…
The Coal Ash Question
Two years ago this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed federal standards for coal ash, the byproduct of burning coal. That proposal never went anywhere. Yesterday—two years to the day from…
Baptist Hospital to Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day
Baptist Cancer Institute is hosting a cancer survivor celebration event in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, Sun., June 24, 2 to 4 p.m. at New World Landing, 600 South Palafox St.,…