South Florida's Heat Preparedness: Lessons from Last Summer's Record Temperatures
After 2025's record heat drove a 60 percent spike in heat-related ER visits, Palm Beach County launches enhanced preparedness programs for the coming summer.
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After 2025's record heat drove a 60 percent spike in heat-related ER visits, Palm Beach County launches enhanced preparedness programs for the coming summer.
Increased Lake Okeechobee discharges raise blue-green algae concerns in Palm Beach County waterways, prompting health advisories and safety guidance for residents.
Palm Beach County emergency departments see rising admissions from flu, COVID-19, and RSV as hospitals activate surge protocols for the winter respiratory season.
Influenza hospitalizations surge three weeks ahead of schedule in Palm Beach County, prompting health officials to issue prevention guidance for residents.

A Palm Beach Gardens neurologist's lawsuit against a patient over a negative online review raises questions about physician reputation, free speech, and HIPAA constraints.

As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida as a Category 2 storm, healthcare facilities activate emergency protocols and medical professionals urge residents to prepare.

Palm Beach County issues health warnings after elevated blue-green algae levels detected in waterways connected to Lake Okeechobee, urging residents to avoid contact.

Dr. Jude Acloque joins a growing wave of Palm Beach County physicians leaving corporate hospitals for private practice, seeking clinical autonomy and patient-centered care.

Salud Healthcare's MSO model helps Palm Beach County physicians maintain clinical independence while offloading administrative burdens of running a practice.

Palm Beach County sees a surge in medical marijuana clinics as Florida's cannabis program grows, reflecting shifting attitudes toward cannabis-based treatments.