The MYC protein is involved in about 70% of cancers, but scientists have been unable to develop drugs that effectively block it Researchers discovered a dependent relationship in which MYC […] The post MD ANDERSON: First-in-class therapy targets “undruggable” protein in hard-to-treat blood cancers appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
AUGUST 21, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on the categories used in federal vaccine […] The post HHS Seeks Public Input on Federal Vaccine Recommendation Categories and Shared Clinical Decision-Making appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 21, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the U.S. Senate has confirmed, and President Donald Trump signed the Commission for, Mark […] The post HHS Welcomes Mark Cruz as 12th Director of the Indian Health Service appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 21, 2026 – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., announced the selection of John Gaitanis, M.D., as director of NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child […] The post Pediatric neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis to lead NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development appeared first on Florida Hospital News…
August 19, 2027 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has once again been recognized as one of the best employers in Florida, earning a spot on Forbes’ 2026 list […] The post Sarasota Memorial Named Best-in-State Employer by Forbes for 7th Consecutive Year appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
AUGUST 19, 2026 — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed and externally validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can identify a potentially significant heart obstruction from routine ultrasound videos without relying […] The post Mayo Clinic AI model helps clinicians detect heart obstruction using routine ultrasound images appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
BY: Brittany Cordeiro AUGUST 20, 2026 — Mayo Clinic researchers have estimated the risk that pancreatic cysts with worrisome or high-risk features will progress to pancreatic cancer or advanced precancerous changes within three years. The findings, […] The post Mayo Clinic study estimates cancer risk in patients with pancreatic cysts, advancing early detection appeared first on Florida Hospital…
AUGUST 21, 2026 – Imagine trying to read the fine print on a page through a fogged window. Important details are there, but they’re difficult to see clearly. Now imagine […] The post Memorial Brings the Future of Heart Imaging to South Florida appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 19, 2026 – Rehmann began his healthcare career in direct patient care as a firefighter/paramedic and an emergency department nurse before advancing into hospital leadership. He previously served as […] The post HCA Florida Largo Hospital names J.R. Rehmann chief operating officer appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
The $17 million facility, next to the entrance of the On Top of the World community and the Canopy Oak Center, will serve communities along the SR 200 corridor and […] The post HCA Florida Healthcare marks construction milestone for new emergency room in western Marion County appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
“The field is moving beyond evaluating a donor based on a single characteristic. Our goal is to identify the best possible donor for each patient, and studies like ACCESS are […] The post ACCESS Study Points to Broader Stem Cell Donor Options for Blood Cancer Patients appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 20, 2026 — Residents of eastern Lee County will soon have greater access to healthcare services closer to home with Lee Health at The Forum. Scheduled to open next […] The post Lee Health Expands Healthcare Access in Eastern Lee County with New Outpatient Center at The Forum appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 20, 2026 — Residents of eastern Lee County will soon have greater access to healthcare services closer to home with Lee Health at The Forum. Scheduled to open next […] The post Lee Health Expands Healthcare Access in Eastern Lee County with New Outpatient Center at The Forum appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 20, 2026 – All four Broward Health hospitals have been recognized as High Performing in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ratings, highlighting the health system’s breadth […] The post BROWARD HEALTH HOSPITALS EARN HIGH PERFORMING RATINGS IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S 2026-2027 BEST HOSPITALS RATINGS appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 20, 2026 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Certification, demonstrating its commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for patients […] The post Wellington Regional Medical Center Awarded Sepsis Certification from The Joint Commission appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
“As precision medicine continues to evolve, we need to think beyond identifying individual mutations and begin understanding the broader biologic context in which those mutations occur,” said Chinmay T. Jani, […] The post Study: Younger Adults With Lung Cancer More Likely to Have Targetable Genetic Changes, Study Finds appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
Aug. 19, 2026 – Healthcare Network has received $366,000 from the Naples Children Foundation (NCF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to strengthen children’s behavioral health workforce by supporting […] The post Healthcare Network Awarded $366,000 Grant from the Naples Children Foundation to Expand Children’s Behavioral Health Workforce appeared first on Florida Hospital News and…
On August 18, 2026, The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial Medical Center, in partnership with Jackson Health Foundation, celebrated the Karlie Kloss Center for Maternal Health, a newly renovated space […] The post The Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss Foundation Gives $2.5 Million to Open the Karlie Kloss Center for Maternal Health at The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial Medical Center…
Jackie Marsan, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, State Senator Lori Berman, Amy Young, State Representative Kelly Skidmore August 19, 2026 – Promise Fund announced that it has received a $300,000 state appropriation from […] The post Promise Fund Receives $300,000 State Appropriation to Expand Patient Navigation Services in Palm Beach County appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
SMH employees celebrate another perfect 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Aug. 19, 2027 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has once again been recognized […] The post Sarasota Memorial Named Best-in-State Employer by Forbes for 7th Consecutive Year appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
AUGUST 17, 2026 – CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today welcomed updated guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that strengthens enforcement of federal prior authorization […] The post AMA: On prior auth, CMS responds to AMA concerns appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
AUGUST 18, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) today added new peer support programs to the Title-IV […] The post HHS Announces New Peer Support Prevention Services to Strengthen Families, Advancing the Great American Recovery & A Home for Every Child Initiatives appeared first on Florida Hospital News and…
In partnership with Tampa General Hospital, the 6,100 square-foot facility will provide essential healthcare focusing on pediatrics and family medicine. July 18, 2026 – Babcock Ranch continues its commitment to […] The post Babcock Ranch Broadens Primary Care Access for Residents appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 17, 2026 – Baptist Health Foundation announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from Earl and Christy Powell to support the Stem Cell Therapy Fund at Baptist […] The post Baptist Health Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Earl and Christy Powell to Support Cancer and Neuroscience Research appeared first on Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report .
August 17, 2026–– Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk and Baptist Health announce the inaugural Baptist Health presents the Matthew Tkachuk Hockey Celebration. The three-day event will take place Sept. 4-6 at Baptist […] The post Baptist Health Presents the Inaugural Matthew Tkachuk Hockey Celebration at Baptist Health IcePlex on Sept. 4-6 appeared first on Florida Hospital News and…