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Children and teens age 18 and younger who rely on meals served at school can get free breakfast and lunch at locations throughout Hillsborough County while campuses are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federally-funded program is administered by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in …

Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). For More Information, please visit SBA.gov Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster. The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, …

Dr. Matherne of BayCare Medical Group Discusses the Risks Associated with Hernias Do you have a lump or bump in your abdominal area or groin that you’ve been ignoring? If so, it’s important to get it checked by your primary care physician. Why? Well, it could be a sign of …

According to the NIH (National Institute of Health), 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases, and that number is on the rise. Multiple Sclerosis is one of the fastest growing autoimmune disorders, affecting the CNS (Central Nervous System), which is comprised of the spine, brain and optic nerves. When the …

Colon cancer is fairly easy to diagnose, but it’s 100% up to the individual to get a colonoscopy. Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. It affects nearly 50,000 Americans each year. If caught early on, it can be treated. Typically, there are …

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow to the head that damages the function and signaling of the brain. TBI’s can be mild to severe and they can cause immediate and long term damage. Depending on the severity. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that …

So, you have finished a round of rehabilitation or home health therapy after an unexpected illness. Life was good until you ended up in the hospital with pneumonia, a urinary tract infection, an unexpected surgery or even a scheduled surgery. You thought that you were doing well enough to manage …

Staying in your home and aging in place sometimes sounds like a fantastic plan to numerous seniors, but the stark reality is, there are many pitfalls to this theory. For example, safety is a concern, increasing electric bills, annual upkeep, unexpected leaks, and faulty appliances are just the beginning of …

Dr. Kelly Hansen, Au.D. and Dr. Nikki Goldowski Richa, Au.D. Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors. This is …

By Dr. Mayrene Hernández, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida When health issues arise, people often have to decide where best to seek medical attention, with urgent care and the emergency room being potential destinations. But for more Floridians, their smartphone is now the preferred way to see and talk …