Health

MIAMI – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education (CORE) at Florida International University. CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – [Aug. 31, 2026] – The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell portfolio of companies, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofits focused on improving maternal health outcomes in Florida. The Foundation […]

While Black women are living longer than previous generations, they continue to have a shorter life expectancy than white women, according to federal health data. Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say […]

Heart attacks are scary, period. They are scary for those who are having one and scary for those who are watching. Of course, eating right and exercising help reduce your risk of a heart attack, […]

Jacksonville, Florida – July 17, 2026 – HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart […]

How CRISPR Therapy Cured this Black Man’s Sickle Cell |By Angela Wilson | Metairie, Louisiana, resident Daniel Cressy was told his dream of becoming a commercial pilot  was impossible. Because of a lifelong battle with […]

WORD IN BLACK By Jennifer Porter Gore — Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show twice as many people died by suicide in 2023 as from homicide. In fact, it was the […]

By Derrick Lane | Who doesn’t love a cool, refreshing slice of watermelon during the warm summer months? Many people with diabetes think watermelon is off limits because it’s “too sweet” and is loaded with […]