Tom and Krystal Wilder were almost to Gainesville when they got the call from nearby Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida: A potential liver donor had been found for their 4-year-old son, Nate. ...more

June 4, 2008

Two or three days a week, North Carolina State women's basketball coach Kay Yow visits the clinic where she receives treatment for stage IV breast cancer. ...more

February 7, 2008

Missing Period Cause For Alarm The article in the Health Today section of Hernando Today on Dec. 27 may have given a personal, frightful experience endured by one patient with prostate cancer, but the most important item the writer presented was extremely alarming, considering anyone without knowledge of prostate cancer may find their lives in danger. This is not to criticize Dr. Vikas Malhortar, since his expertise has brought longevity to the life of patient Al Halderman. Mr. Halderman is very fortunate to have the dedication of a professional to assist him through the trauma of this life-threatening disease. ...more

December 28, 2007

The Greater Brandon Community Foundation is making plans for its annual Evening of Hope at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Palmetto Club in FishHawk, 17004 Dorman Road in Lithia. ...more

October 25, 2007

House Democrats on Wednesday ordered federal safety regulators to limit popcorn plant workers' exposure to a flavoring chemical linked to a lung ailment, saying further delay could cost lives. ...more

September 27, 2007