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The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
Read More »What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
Starke Businesses Survived The Route 301 Bypass. Will They Survive The Pandemic, Too?
“Things were looking pretty good. Then this mess hit.”
Read More »Welcoming New Life In A Pandemic: Local Midwives See Surge Of Inquiries
Fear of exposure to COVID-19, worry about the restrictions on visitors allowed in the hospital room, and closures of other local birthing centers may be driving the surge.
Read More »Former UF Journalism Dean Ralph Lowenstein Dies After Stroke
As dean of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications from 1976 to 1994, Lowenstein arranged for the installation of a large, integrated PC network, made up of some 300 computers – one of the earliest in a university environment.
Read More »‘I’m Definitely More Stressed’: Internet Issues Create Hardship For People Working, Learning From Home
Students and those attempting to work from home face hardships related to internet speed and access during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »Woman’s Terminal Cancer In Remission After Receiving First HIPEC Procedure At North Florida Regional Medical Center
Karlen is the first patient to receive cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, an innovative treatment that led to her remission from terminal appendix cancer.
Read More »Williston’s Regional General Hospital Faces Potential Closure In Wake Of Utility Debt
Williston’s Regional General Hospital continues to struggle financially as it pays down utility debt to the city. It's weekly payment plan tripled Friday to $15,000.
Read More »How Is The Flu Affecting Hospitals And Doctors’ Offices In Gainesville?
The 2017-2018 flu season has been one of the worst in recent years, and like the rest of the country, Gainesville is feeling its impact.
Read More »Here’s How Much the SW 62nd Boulevard Connector Could Cost
The city is estimating $72 million
Read More »How Long Do You Really Wait In North Central Florida Emergency Rooms?
On Find Out Florida at WUFT.org today, explore the answer to this audience question: “Our hospitals advertise how short the waiting times are in their emergency rooms. How long do people actually wait?”
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