UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee takes the lead in opposing FDOH recommendations for treating gender dysphoria in children
The UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee is circulating a letter opposing FDOH guidance on treating gender dysphoria...
Florida Department of Health releases guidance on treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents
Today, the Florida Department of Health released guidance regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents...
Alachua County Health Department’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Starting April 15, 2022, pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women and children ages one to five who are enrolled in the WIC Program can receive coupons...
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in Florida
People do not catch the bacteria through casual contact or by breathing air where someone with meningococcal disease has been. It requires close contact over...
FDA restricts the use of sotrovimab
The revised EUA does not allow providers to administer sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody, within the United States....
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Guarantee Visitation Rights for Patients and their Families
“Throughout the pandemic, the federal government has waived protections for families to visit their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities. That is unacceptable,”...
UF, Scripps Florida complete integration to create science research powerhouse
Effective April 2, the Florida campus of Scripps Research is integrated with and will now be part of the University of Florida’s academic health center...
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County Receives Platinum Practice Designation
The Platinum Practice designation recognizes dental offices for outstanding quality performance, comprehensive patient care, and accessibility in serving Liberty Dental Plan’s child members in the...
UF Small Animal Hospital to offer free eye, heart screenings for service animals
The University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital will offer free eye and heart screenings for service animals on May 20 ...
Florida Department of Health issues new guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for children
Florida is the first state in the nation to issue guidance stating that healthy children from ages 5 to 17 may not benefit from receiving...