DeSantis To School Boards: You Better Not Mandate Masking Kids

USF epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi said Florida has the second-highest number of pediatric hospitalizations for coronavirus in the country.

Tampa Bay Hospitals Sound Alarm With Wave Of Delta Variant Cases

"We were all looking to be out of this pandemic, but we’re back in it," said Dr. Peggy Duggan, Tampa General Hospital chief medical officer.

BayCare Health To Pause Elective Procedures Due To COVID-19 Spike

BayCare is the first hospital system to announce that it will curtail elective procedures at hospitals in Hillsborough and Polk counties.

If Governor Won't Release COVID-19 Reports, Nikki Fried Will

Starting Wednesday, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried began giving daily coronavirus updates.

CDC Recommends Mask In All Schools; DeSantis Will Fight Mandate

"Our largest concern is mutations to the virus might emerge that could evade our vaccines," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said.

Yale Surgeon To Open Carling Adrenal Center In Tampa

The specialty center for adrenal surgery is believed to be the only such center in the world.

TGH Cancer Institute Expands Its Breast Cancer Program New Oncologist

Tampa General Hospital has appointed Dr. Jamie McKenzie to its newly established TGH Cancer Institute.

U.S. News & World Report Names Tampa General Hospital As Best In Tampa Bay

This is the sixth consecutive year that Tampa General has been named by U.S. News & World Report as Tampa Bay's top hospital.

35 FL Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News highlight the best hospitals by region and specialty.

YMCA Offers Free 'Safety Around Water' Lessons

The program is offered at 12 Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCAs and is open to all children ages 3-12.

FL Gets $1.3 Billion In Opioid Settlement From Drug Companies

The settlement funding will be used to support opioid treatment, prevention and recovery services.

Not Enough People Vaccinated To Stop COVID-19: Department Of Health-Hillsborough County

Less than half of all residents in Hillsborough County are vaccinated.

FL Hospitalizations Surge As COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreads

The CDC reported Florida experienced a 61 percent increase in coronavirus cases and a 30 percent increase in hospitalizations this week.

Tampa Bay's Red Tide Fish Kill Problem On State's Radar

DEP Interim Secretary Shawn Hamilton announced that funding is on its way in the form of grants to Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

VA Hospital Receives High-Tech Wheelchair That Can Climb Stairs

Users can raise the height of the seat, so they can interact with others at eye level.

Accumulation Of Stinky Dead Fish Prompts Barrage Of Complaints

Counties have received complaints about odors from dead fish washed ashore and into canals by storm surge from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Health Advisory Issued For Ben T. Davis Beach

A health advisory has been issued for Ben T. Davis Beach due to high bacteria levels.

Delta Variant Spreads As Florida Ranks Average In Vaccinations

See how many recent coronavirus cases in Florida involved the more contagious delta variant.

High Levels Of Red Tide Detected In Hillsborough, Pasco Counties

The FWC said the highest concentrations were found at Sunken Island in the Hillsborough Bay, Anclote Key, Sand Key and Snake Key.

Departments Of Health Encourage Residents To Celebrate 4th Of July Safely

Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy this Fourth of July.

Florida Department Of Health Observes National HIV Testing Day 2021

The Florida Department of Health encourages people to be tested.

Health Alert: Red Tide, Dead Fish Found At Tampa Bay Beaches

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is notifying the public of red tide blooms within Tampa Bay.

First Lady Joins Lightning To Promote Vaccinations: Video

First Lady Jill Biden joined the Tampa Bay Lightning and AdventHealth Thursday to encourage residents to get coronavirus vaccinations.

First Lady Jill Biden To Appear At Vaccination Event At Amalie

Biden will visit the free vaccination site sponsored by the Lightning where free Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots will be administered.

Health Advisory Issued For Ben T. Davis And Davis Islands Beaches

A health advisory has been issued for Ben T. Davis Beach and Davis Island Beach due to high bacteria levels.

Back To School Coalition Limiting Physicals, Immunizations.

To protect the health of patients and staff, the coalition is limiting the number of immunizations and physicals offered.

Tampa General Hospital Honored As One Of Top 50 North American Health Care Providers

Tampa General is one of only two hospitals in Florida recognized by Global Healthcare Exchange for outstanding performance in operations.

Cancer Survivor Retires After Nearly Half A Century Of Caring For BayCare Cancer Patients

Betty Harmon, 83, worked 49 years as a patient care technician in the oncology unit at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Moffitt Hosts Topping Out Ceremony For New McKinley Campus

About 100 guests gathered to watch the hoisting of the final beams, which were decorated with signatures and messages of hope and blessings.

Getting The Vaccine At A CVS In Florida Could Mean Big Prizes

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage Floridians to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

BayCare Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Augustine Lee

Dr. Lee is board certified in colon, rectal and general surgery, and is part of BayCare Medical Group serving the Tampa community.

Human Organs Created On 3D Printer To Teach Surgical Techniques

The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is using sophisticated 3D printers to create realistic human organs to teach surgical techniques.

Tampa General Hospital, USF Health Offer Minimally Invasive Treatment of Uterine Fibroids

This treatment option may provide faster recovery and fewer side effects.

Promise Of Free Ticket To Aquarium Was Worth A Shot: Tampa Mayor

A wildly successful COVID-19 vaccination drive Wednesday has led the city of Tampa to plan more incentive-driven events.

Tampa General Hospital Honored For Technological Practices

Tampa General was recognized for implementing the latest technology practices to provide world-class care.

Get A Vaccination Shot, Get A Free Ticket To Aquarium Wednesday

The traveling block party-themed campaign is making its first stop at The Florida Aquarium on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Diagnostic Tech Showcased During Osteoporosis Awareness Month

Echolight Medical introduced REMS at the Florida Orthopedic Society's annual meeting.

Tampa Encourages Gen Z To Think Vaccination Before Vacation

The 18 to 24 age group ranks No. 1 in Hillsborough County coronavirus cases, according to statistics from the Florida Department of Health.

Tampa Bay Celebrates Turquoise Takeover To End Lung Cancer

The weeklong Turquoise Takeover strives to provide hope to those facing lung cancer and fund life-saving research.

CVS Health Launches Mental Health Services in Tampa

New mental health counseling is now available at MinuteClinic in a growing number of Tampa CVS HealthHUB locations