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09/19/2026 · Stuart

Health Department Closes Charlie Leighton Park to Swimming Over Bacteria

The Florida Department of Health in Martin County closed Charlie Leighton Park to swimmers after bacteria levels exceeded state safety standards.

06/11/2026

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Fort Pierce Inlet State Park Lifts Water Quality Advisory

The Florida Department of Health lifted a water quality advisory for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park after bacterial levels returned to safe ranges, clearing the way for swimmers and paddlers to return.

06/11/2026

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Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.

09/13/2026

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FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

U.S. health officials approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer. The treatment operates by blocking a protein that promotes tumor growth. This approval offers a new approach for many patients.

09/13/2026

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FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Rasonque

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, a RAS inhibitor, for advanced pancreatic cancer. This decision provides a new treatment option for patients earlier than anticipated.

09/13/2026

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States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing

States across the U.S. are exploring new approaches to manage hospital charges and control healthcare expenses. Indiana has become the latest state to introduce measures aimed at limiting what hospitals can bill patients.

09/13/2026