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Tampa Dad's 5-Year Kidney Fight Nears a Breakthrough, One Mile at a Time
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Tampa Dad's 5-Year Kidney Fight Nears a Breakthrough, One Mile at a Time

A potential living donor for Chris Helms has passed initial testing at Tampa General Hospital, the most hopeful sign yet in a search his son Christian has fueled with 55 straight days of daily runs and social media videos.

Oct 23 min read
Eight Local Dengue Cases in Two Weeks: Hillsborough Sprays Tampa Heights as Alert Holds
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Eight Local Dengue Cases in Two Weeks: Hillsborough Sprays Tampa Heights as Alert Holds

Health officials confirmed an eighth locally acquired dengue case in Hillsborough County on Aug. 12, more than the county recorded in the previous 15 years combined. A trapped Hillsborough mosquito has also tested positive, and crews are spraying by helicopter and treating yards by hand.

Aug 164 min read
Dengue Case Caught in Hillsborough County: Crews Are Treating, and Your Yard Is the Weak Link
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Dengue Case Caught in Hillsborough County: Crews Are Treating, and Your Yard Is the Weak Link

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County confirmed a locally acquired dengue case on July 28, meaning someone was infected by a mosquito bite here at home. Mosquito Management is treating the area, and health officials want every bucket and birdbath in the county emptied.

Jul 304 min read
Free Back-to-School Health Clinics Open Across Hillsborough — Physicals and Shots Before the Aug. 10 First Day
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Free Back-to-School Health Clinics Open Across Hillsborough — Physicals and Shots Before the Aug. 10 First Day

Project LINK's free Saturday clinics provide school physicals, immunizations and DH 680 records for eligible Hillsborough students — with appointments required before the school year starts Aug. 10.

Jul 133 min read
Drones Will Fly Prescriptions Into Tampa Bay Backyards Starting in 2027
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Drones Will Fly Prescriptions Into Tampa Bay Backyards Starting in 2027

BayCare and autonomous delivery company Zipline plan to launch the region's first medical drone network in late 2027, sending antibiotics, lab samples and urgent supplies to homes and hospitals within minutes.

Jul 53 min read

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