Sammy Mack
WLRN
Wilmington, DE, United States
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Why Florida Transplant Patients Who Don't Have Hepatitis C Are Accepting Organs From Donors Who Do
When Dr. Bobby Zervos offers transplant patients the option to accept an organ with hepatitis C, he's prepared for some surprised reactions. "Some patients → Read More
Palm Beach County Declares Evacuation Orders, Here Are Details And More Shelter Options
This post was updated at 5:15 p.m. to include new shelter openings. Evacuation orders have been issued for swaths of Palm Beach County. Shelters are now → Read More
Power And Control: Broward Conference Addresses Societal Violence
The Broward County Crime Commission held its third annual conference addressing societal violence in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. The conference → Read More
Florida Is The Latest Republican-Led State To Adopt Clean Needle Exchanges
Florida has struggled for years with opioid overdoses — and the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S. Lawmakers now hope needle exchanges and a “harm reduction” approach could help … → Read More
Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users
Florida has struggled for years with opioid overdoses — and the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S. Lawmakers now hope needle exchanges and a "harm reduction" approach could help save lives. → Read More
Hurricane Season: Where People With Medical Needs Can Register For Shelters And Emergency Transport
Hurricane season officially kicks off June 1, which means it's time to review emergency plans. And for South Florida residents with medical needs, that can → Read More
Toilet Talk Gets Real: We Could Do A Better Job Of Washing Our Hands
We'd like to take a second to talk to you about poop. Yeah, that's right. Poop. Let us explain: there's a lot of hepatitis A circulating through Florida → Read More
Needle Exchange Bill Goes To Gov. DeSantis' Desk
The state legislative session is over and the fate of a bill that would allow the expansion of needle exchanges throughout Florida is now up to Gov. Ron → Read More
Mosquitoes, Zika, Sexuality: Art Meets Science In A New Film Installation At PAMM
In a dark gallery at the Perez Art Museum Miami, two screens on opposite sides of the room play a pair of films on an alternating loop—one follows → Read More
Understanding Risks, Warning Signs And Prevention Of Suicide After Communal Trauma
Mental health providers in South Florida are stressing the need for more trauma awareness and suicide prevention resources following the apparent suicide → Read More
What Time Doesn't Heal: Understanding Trauma And Treatment A Year After Tragedy In Parkland
It's been exactly a year today since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and anniversaries can be particularly hard on survivors of trauma → Read More
Where To Find Mental Health, Trauma Support If You're Hurting From Marjory Stoneman Douglas Tragedy
The aftermath of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School continues to ripple through the community around the school and beyond. The journey → Read More
Where To Find Mental Health, Trauma Support If You're Hurting From Marjory Stoneman Douglas Tragedy
This post was updated at 3:18 p.m. on March 25, 2019. The aftermath of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School continues to ripple through the → Read More
Flu Cases On The Rise In Miami-Dade And Monroe Counties
We're well into flu season and South Floridians are feeling it. The Florida Department of Health tracks new flu cases and outbreaks, and according to its → Read More
Florida Confirms First Case Of Polio-Like Illness
Florida has confirmed its first case of acute flaccid myelitis, or "AFM"—a rare, serious illness that affects the nervous system, particularly among young → Read More
Florida State Parks Invite You Out For A First Day Hike On Jan. 1
Florida State Parks want to help you usher in the New Year with a "First Day Hike." More than 35 events are planned at parks across Florida on Jan. 1 as → Read More
Of Course It Happened In Florida: Remembering The Zombies, Club Horses, And Rabid Otters Of 2018
Nobody does quirky news stories like Florida does. And from the Great Lake Worth Zombie Scare of 2018, to the one about the horse who walked into a bar, → Read More
'Literacy Is The Pathway To Freedom' And Other Thoughts From A Graduation Ceremony Behind Bars
The fall semester is over for students across South Florida—and at Exchange for Change, it's been a particularly meaningful semester. → Read More
Open Enrollment On Healthcare.gov Ends Dec. 15. Do I Still Have To Buy Health Insurance?
It's open enrollment season for people who buy their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. After a series of repeal efforts → Read More
Broward Deputies, School Staff Performance Scrutinized At Stoneman Douglas Hearing
Day two of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission hearings began with an examination of the blueprints of the school—a breakdown → Read More