Category Archives: Health

Vaccination: European Commission and World Health Organization join forces to promote the benefits of vaccines

September 12, 2019
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Brussels, Belgium – Today, the European Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) are co-hosting the world’s first Global Vaccination Summit in Brussels. The aim is to accelerate global action to stop the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, and advocate against the spread of vaccine misinformation worldwide. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, said: “It is…

August 20, 2019
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that new health plan options will be available to more than 30,000 Medicare-eligible retirees participating in the State Group Health Insurance Program starting in 2020. The new choices are Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plans, which combine the benefits of Medicare and prescription drug coverage into…

August 8, 2019
Written by: Asia McCain
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If you’re pursuing medical marijuana for your wellbeing, you may think all marijuana is created equal, but the plant comes in many variations. Meet Afghan Kush. Afghan Kush is approximately 100% indica strain and is used to help consumers cope with stress and anxiety. Due to its high potency, this is the ideal strain for…

July 22, 2019
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MEXICO CITY, 22 – Based on new evidence assessing benefits and risks, the World Health Organization recommends the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations, including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. Initial studies had highlighted a possible link between DTG and neural tube…

July 18, 2019
Written by: FNN NEWS
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Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by (l-r): State Representative Scott Plakon, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma and Orange County Sheriff John Mina. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

SANFORD, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis held a listening session on mental health and substance abuse at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in Sanford. This was her second listening session of the day following a stop at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast in Venice. These sessions were part of…

April 18, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Runway to Hope co-founder Attorney Mark NeJame announced on Facebook Wednesday that “Shark Tank” star Daymond John will be one of the official co-hosts for the 2019 Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree, the annual event benefitting families fighting childhood cancer. The other co-hosts include Dancing With the Stars champion Lindsay Arnold and returning Runway…

March 25, 2019
Written by: Randy Ross
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – On Wednesday, March 27th, Unplanned the movie will be viewed in a privately sponsored showing in Orlando. The movie documents a Planned Parenthood Director and her role in more than 20,000 abortions and is based on a true story. “After reading the book Unplanned I began an private dialogue with the…

January 10, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Board Chair and Supervisor Daisy Morales issued a statement Thursday following Governor Ron DeSantis‘ water reforms Executive Order 19-12, Achieving More Now For Florida’s Environment. “The Orange Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to know that Governor DeSantis is committed to protecting…

November 1, 2018
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ORLANDO, Fla. — This week, in a rare gubernatorial endorsement, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare endorsed Mayor Andrew Gillum to be Florida’s next governor on behalf of their over 108,000 Florida members and supporters. In a letter, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, a membership organization working to…

September 17, 2018
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District Board Vice Chairman and Supervisor Daisy Morales cares for her special needs sister at Florida Hospital's intensive care unit who suffered severe neglect at a nursing home in Winter Garden. (Photo by Willie David / Florida National News).

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Nursing home negligence of residents has become a top priority for elected officials across the state, especially after 12 residents died at a nursing home in Hollywood, Florida during Hurricane Irma. For one Orange County elected official, this is now more than a priority, but her personal reality: her loved…