Health care

When it comes to fighting for equitable treatment and a healthier lifestyle, Jennifer Yeagley is at the forefront. She is the CEO of St. Petersburg Free Clinic, an organization helping to give everyone an opportunity...

Republican lawmakers have filed legislation that would weaken mandatory staffing requirements at Florida’s nearly 700 nursing homes, which care for tens of thousands of residents statewide. While supporters tout these changes as a way to...

The Tampa Bay area’s children’s services and foster care system is in jeopardy, raising concerns about the future. Kelly Parris, executive director of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County,  and  Robin Rosenberg, the deputy director...

1.17.22 The Healthy Steps Show. Dr. Fred Harvey discusses detoxification and gut health On The Healthy Steps Show, we will continue the detoxification discussion with the important position the gut plays in the detox process....

Registered nurses at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville will join a national day of action Thursday, January 13, to demand the U.S. hospital industry and the Biden administration strengthen protections for the nation’s frontline healthcare...

The deadline for Obamacare open enrollment is Saturday. WMNF talks with an ACA navigator from Family Healthcare Foundation.

Enrollment for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (or ACA) ends on January 15th. Congress member Kathy Castor urged Tampa families to sign up. Castor says families need to access resources to navigate the many, many,...

12.27.21 Dr. Fred hosts Health & Nutrition – 2021 Health News Review We are all tired of hearing Covid news, so Dr. Fred will review other statistics and breakthroughs with the listeners. We will look...

12.20.21 Health & Nutrition. Dr. Fred Harvey opening topic is contaminants, environmental and food. Join in the wellness conversation.

Dr. Fred Harvey has rebranded the Health & Nutrition program into The Healthy Steps Show. Jan. 10 Dr. Fred will be continuing the new radio show format for The Healthy Steps with a topic series...

A group of reproductive rights advocates is challenging social media to eat tacos and drink beer for charity. The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund launched one of its flagship fundraising events in Safety Harbor this week....

Democratic congress member Kathy Castor is backing federal legislation to close the Medicaid gap in Florida. Her Medicaid Saves Lives Act might be Democrats’ key to bypassing Republican efforts to block Medicaid expansion in the...