Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 19, 2019
5min637
The hospitals say the epidemic is costing them big.
Tag: opioid epidemic
Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 19, 2019Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 28, 2019
6min694
“We will continue to do what is necessary and collaborate with our partners.”
Staff ReportsApril 3, 2019
3min471
FSA said DeSantis was “leading the fight” against opioid abuse.
Ryan NicolMarch 27, 2019
5min620
Several state-level officials addressed the group in Tallahassee.
Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2019
6min553
Why do we still prefer old fashioned pen and paper prescriptions?
Ryan NicolJanuary 24, 2019
4min574
Nationwide, opioid deaths constituted 68 percent of overdose deaths in 2017.
Peter SchorschNovember 19, 2018
9min296
Consider this column an “open letter” of sorts to the Florida Department of Health. First, do no harm. Got that? Though those words are not actually printed in the Hippocratic Oath, but it’s still an important medical axiom. Here’s the deal. The feds recently passed a new law known as “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
5min520
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will serve a seventh term in office after defeating Democrat Chris Hunter Tuesday in a contentious race. Bilirakis has held the seat since 2007. Before that, his father represented Congressional District 12. Between the two, there has been a Bilirakis representing the district for more than three decades. The race became competitive for […]
Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018
5min354
Philip Levine is fighting hard to hold onto his slight lead in the polls, as he made the rounds at the Leadership Blue conference at The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood. The event provided candidates with the opportunity to connect with activists and interest groups, providing at least 14 different caucuses advocating for different constituents. Levine […]
Guest AuthorJune 5, 2018
5min334
As the nationwide opioid epidemic continues to destroy families, communities and lives across the country, Congress is currently considering dozens of bills to address this public health crisis. Their action is critical, and time is of the essence. In 2016, more than 4,000 Floridians fatally overdosed on opioids. Fortunately, in 2016 Florida also passed a […]