Health & Wellness
05/23/2026 · Parrish
Manatee Memorial Earns Top Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Manatee Memorial Hospital earned its first-ever "A" rating from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade, recognizing the Bradenton facility's success in preventing medical errors and infections.
Bradenton Residents Can Cut Skin Cancer Risk With Simple Steps
Skin cancer affects nearly six million Americans annually, but most cases are preventable. Bradenton residents can lower their risk through sunscreen, protective clothing, and shade-seeking habits.
05/23/2026
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.
05/23/2026
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.
05/23/2026