This page brings together Boca Post’s health-related reporting from across South Florida, covering public health concerns, safety advisories, medical issues, and actions taken by health authorities and government agencies.
Stories appear here when health issues affect the public, raise safety concerns, or involve official responses from local, state, or federal health agencies.
Florida health officials released new bread testing results under the state’s “Healthy Florida First” initiative, reporting glyphosate was detected in six of eight bread products sampled from national brands sold in Florida.
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The Health category serves as a hub for coverage tied to public well-being. That includes disease outbreaks, health advisories, environmental health issues, inspection findings, emergency responses, and policy decisions that impact access to care or public safety.
Coverage may also include reporting on healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and regulatory actions, when those matters intersect with public records or community impact. Articles are selected for public relevance, not medical advice.
After 212 days in intensive care at Broward Health Medical Center, a baby born at 23 weeks has been discharged and is heading home.
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A former Boca Raton nurse fired after a widely condemned social media video has posted another profanity-laced follow-up while a fundraiser promoted through a business-linked Facebook group seeks donations.
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A labor and delivery nurse tied to Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital is no longer employed after a social media video drew widespread backlash and a public response from Baptist Health and Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer.
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Boca Post covers health topics through a reporting lens, relying on verified public information, official records, and on-the-record statements from health agencies, medical institutions, and government officials.
Our focus is on explaining what is happening, who is affected, and why it matters locally — without speculation or medical guidance. When new, confirmed information becomes available, stories are updated to reflect it.
State health officials released new testing data on infant formula products as part of Florida’s Healthy Florida First initiative, detailing measured levels of heavy metals and other contaminants.
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Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale was named a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the top rating in the publication’s annual maternity care study.
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State surveillance shows flu ER visits and test positivity increasing, with a newly reported outbreak in Broward County.
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Palm Beach County Water Utilities will temporarily switch disinfectants this month as part of a routine system maintenance process.
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Florida is set to receive more than $209 million in federal funding to expand rural clinics, training, and telehealth services statewide.
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