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Jim RosicaMay 31, 2016

The state’s highest court agreed to hear an appeal of a punitive damages award against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in the case of a man who died from smoking, according to filings. The Florida Supreme Court accepted jurisdiction last Thursday, court dockets show. At trial, a jury found smoker James E. Schoeff 25 percent […]

Phil AmmannMarch 15, 2016

Every now and then, who doesn’t want to kick some butts to the curb? On March 16, the Florida Tobacco Cessation Alliance will be participating in the 20th annual Kick Butts Day, which gives everyone an ideal opportunity to tell the world how and why you fight tobacco. Kick Butts Day is an annual event […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 20, 2016

In a joint appearance with representatives of the Moffitt Cancer Center, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam promoted cancer-fighting “superfoods” grown in the state, such as blueberries and broccoli. “Our parents, our grandparents, they all knew that eating your fruits and vegetables is going to allow you to be healthier and live a more active and fulfilling life,” Putnam said […]

Florence SnyderNovember 17, 2015

Death happens to the best of us, and also to the worst. We saw that again last week in Paris, and in Beirut, where hundreds of people going about the business of daily living had the bad fortune to cross paths with fanatics armed with weapons of war and hearts full of hate. The Grim […]

Ryan RayOctober 21, 2015

A trio of Republican lawmakers – and one Democrat – are pursuing a measure in 2016 to boost the legal standing of firefighters who contract cancer while serving the public. Sen. Jack Latvala‘s SB 456 would create a presumption in statute that firefighters employed by the state or local governments who become ill with cancer did so in […]

Shannon NickinsonAugust 18, 2015

Pensacola has officially embarked on a new chapter in the 130-year history of a community institution of health and wellness. The new downtown branch of the Northwest Florida YMCA will be — if all of the fundraising goals are met — a $15 million, 52,000-square-foot facility with an aquatic center, a gymnasium, a wellness center, […]

Phil AmmannAugust 14, 2015

Bill Day’s latest honors former President Jimmy Carter, who turns 91 in October. Carter announced this week that recent elective liver surgery to remove a small mass has revealed cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. After leaving the White House in 1981, Carter has had the longest post-presidency career in history, […]

Guest AuthorJuly 16, 2015

“Waiting patiently was waiting taking up space.” – AWOLNATION Who decided patience was a virtue? Why not action, determination, and grit? There’s not a problem in the world that doesn’t have a solution – sometimes we have to think, and act, outside the box to bring it about. That’s what happened to me. I always […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 29, 2015

Anticipating a bigger role in the fight against cancer in the coming years as Baby Boomers age, the University of Florida has hired a new director for its cancer center. Jonathan D. Licht, M.D., takes the reins at the University of Florida Health Cancer Center Oct. 1. An expert in blood cancers, Litcht brings with […]

Guest AuthorJune 4, 2015

DISCLAIMER: You’re about to learn a lot about breasts, which most moms and even a few dads have. This is important. But keep in mind, I barely understand science, have been known to meditate with “healing” crystals and often need all 10 fingers and toes when dividing by 2. Good luck and happy reading. A […]

Tag: cancer

Supreme Court agrees to hear smoking case

Kari Jacoby: Time for adults to join youth in kicking butts, saving lives

Adam Putnam, Moffitt Cancer Center promote Florida-grown “superfoods”

Florence Snyder: He’s waiting, we just don’t when or where

Jack Latvala rolls out proposal to aid stricken firefighters

Shannon Nickinson: Pensacola takes step to break unhealthy tradition

Bill Day’s latest: Jimmy Carter’s heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Living with risk: Who decided patience was a virtue?

New cancer center director wants to increase University of Florida’s research efforts

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Cancer-fighting genes — apparently they're important