Due in part to stimulus, East Tampa health clinic opens
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The health care debate has shined light on the millions of Americans who live in fear of illness and injury because they can’t afford health insurance. But affordable health care is closer than many people think. Tomorrow marks the grand opening of an East Tampa health clinic that takes in patients regardless of whether or not they’re covered. New Women's Center Opens in St. Petersburg
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An expansion to the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center in South St. Petersburg has provided jobs and has successfully expanded health services to the community. Castor Highlights USF Research
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor highlighted today the jobs and research accomplishments at USF Health, partly spurred on with investments made at USF and Moffitt Cancer Center through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Castor Honored as Champion for Children
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor was recognized today as a “Champion for Children” by First Focus, a bipartisan advocacy organization dedicated to children’s issues. Medicaid, Teacher Boost Coming to Florida
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Thousands of Florida teachers will keep their jobs, and Florida's struggling budget will receive a helpful shot in the arm tomorrow when the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass legislation that will save thousands of education jobs and avoid more drastic layoffs and cuts. Castor Debuts Two New Health Centers
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Two new health clinics, funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, are already providing jobs and will soon serve community residents who depend upon health centers for medical care. Castor Concerned About Preterm Birth Trends
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A new report released this week showed alarming statistics that Florida’s rate of babies born prematurely is higher than the national average, a troubling trend because studies have shown correlations between preterm births and neurodevelopmental disorders. Castor: Florida Companies to be Notified of Health Care Tax Credits
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Small-business owners should check the mail because they will receive postcards relating to new tax credits, Congresswoman Kathy Castor said today. Some Health Insurance Companies to Immediately Cover Young Adults
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U.S. Representative Kathy Castor announced today that some health insurers will begin to voluntarily provide coverage to graduating college seniors and young adults under age 26 in advance of the September effective date provided in the recently enacted health insurance reform law. University of South Florida Receives $6 Million through Recovery Act for Electronic Prescriptions
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the University of South Florida is receiving nearly $6 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for its PaperFree Florida initiative. USF’s proposal will bring electronic prescribing to the Tampa Bay area while creating jobs in the health care and information technology sectors. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
