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06/08/2026 · Liberty & Calhoun Region

Calhoun Liberty Hospital Paramedics Earn Stroke Recognition

Paramedic Shelby Hill and EMT James Thompson of Calhoun Liberty Hospital received Stroke Superhero Awards for rapid stroke recognition and field response.

05/31/2026

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Florida shifts COVID-19 response from emergency measures to targeted health interventions

Florida has transitioned its approach to COVID-19 from a prolonged public health emergency to more focused health interventions and streamlined data reporting, according to an updated state review of the pandemic's impact. The analysis examines how the state has adapted its response as the acute ph

06/06/2026

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CDC Issues National Guidelines for Maternal and Infant Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released national recommendations aimed at improving the health of women before pregnancy. The guidelines outline actionable steps for better maternal and infant outcomes. The CDC collaborated with over 35 public and private organizations to develop the recommendations.

05/19/2026

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Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season

Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.

05/04/2026

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Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge

Florida's local dengue fever cases reached 60 this year, with Miami-Dade and Brevard counties leading the outbreak fueled by persistent mosquito breeding sites. Health officials warn heavy rains are worsening the threat, urging immediate action to dump standing water. As travel-related cases climb to nearly 400, residents face a growing risk from this painful, mosquito-borne virus.

05/03/2026

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