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Your Teen and the COVID Vaccine: Expert panel at TGH answers common questions

Laura Byrne - October 27, 2021 0

After the Delta variant took a heavy toll throughout Tampa Bay and beyond, parents who were once hesitant about vaccinating their children ages 12 and older...

Coronavirus

When COVID and Flu Season Collide: How you can protect your family

Emily Banaitis - October 15, 2021 0

Just like clockwork, flu season is expected to arrive right on time and it's on another collision course with COVID-19 and the latest wave...

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Your child has COVID-19… now what?

Sarah Stoulil - October 15, 2021 0

It can be scary when your child has symptoms of coronavirus. Fortunately, the majority of children with COVID-19 are able to manage symptoms and...

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A reminder that screening saves lives

jim - October 11, 2021 0

Cast your mind over some of the beloved females in your life: your mom, sisters, female cousins, aunts, best friends, bridesmaids and roommates. Now...

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COVID Testing and Kids: When is it necessary and which test is best?

Sarah Stoulil - October 5, 2021 0

We are nearly two years into this pandemic and it’s important to know when to get your child tested for COVID-19. Testing is important to...

Back to School

Returning to Sports After a COVID-19 Infection: What Are the Risks?

Sarah Stoulil - September 1, 2021 0

School is back in session, which means fall sports are just around the corner, but some parents may wonder how their child’s COVID-19 infection...

Health + Wellbeing

Tampa News Reporter Shares What She’s Learned About ‘Finding Your Fairytale’

allison reynolds - May 10, 2021 0

Once upon a time… you trusted in happily ever after. Swords slew dragons. Magic saved the day. True love’s kiss healed evil. We tell our...

Coronavirus

Mental Health and the Pandemic: How to Get the Help You Need

allison reynolds - May 6, 2021 0

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins the national movement to educate...

Health + Wellbeing

Life’s calling: Stories of nursing, teaching and mothering

allison reynolds - May 4, 2021 0

Some professions, like teaching and nursing, are truly vocations. In May, we honor both with National Teacher and National Nurses Day. Two Tampa Bay...

Health + Wellbeing

Prioritizing Mental Health During Pregnancy

allison reynolds - May 4, 2021 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of people of all ages, but it can be especially hard on expectant...

Beauty & Style

For the Love of Earth and Family: LUFKA Refillables Zero Waste Store in Tampa

Laura K - April 7, 2021 0

All it takes is one. By refilling or repurposing one plastic bottle, we can potentially eliminate one cubic foot of plastic waste per year....

Health + Wellbeing

When to Visit a Pediatric Emergency Center

allison reynolds - April 1, 2021 0

A child’s injury or severe illness can be scary for parents, especially if it requires a 911 call or visit to a pediatric emergency...