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UCF opens aerospace medicine clinic for pilots needing FAA medical exams

The University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine has opened a new clinic designed to serve Central Florida’s aviation community.The UCF Health Aerospace Medicine Clinic is now seeing patients and providing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical exams required for pilots to obtain or...

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What happens when private equity joins your doctor’s visit?

April Frazier, left, and Milli Palmer sit together before speaking last month at a meeting of the Washington State Investment Board, in Olympia, Washington, about their experiences at Providence at Home with Compassus, a home health and hospice company. (Photo by Saiyare Refaei) Stories From The...

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Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick on Friday, reinforcing a thin bullpen ahead of the trade deadline.The 19-year-old Agbayani, who is the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny Agbayani, is a...

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What is kratom? | Orlando doctor explains potential risks, dangers and safety warnings

Orlando Health medical toxicologist and emergency medicine doctor Josef Thundiyil provides expert insight into kratom and its potential effects after a toddler from West Melbourne suffered a deadly overdose.

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Judge’s plea deal rejection in Orange County murder case draws praise from Florida attorney general

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is praising a judge after the judge rejected a proposed plea agreement for a man accused of fatally shooting his wife in 2023 in Orange County.The state attorney’s office, however, said the victim’s family requested the plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial.The...

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Award-winning musical "Next to Normal" taking the stage in Central Florida Aug. 6-9

"Next to Normal," an acclaimed musical tackling mental health, grief, and family, is being performed in Orlando with local and Broadway talent at the Dr. Phillips Center.

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Cyclospora cases continue to rise across Central Florida

A parasitic infection continues to spread across Central Florida, with health officials reporting a growing number of cases linked to an ongoing outbreak.There are now 58 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the area since May, an increase from the 36 cases reported last week.Orange County has...

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