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Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Can these things cure us? How leaders are tackling health issues in Miami
Health Care Can these things cure us? How leaders are tackling health issues in Miami These articles focus on innovative approaches to tackling health issues in Miami through community engagement, partnerships and technology. A new partnership involving electric cars aims to improve accessibility to prenatal and postpartum care in South Florida, addressing transportation challenges for pregnant women. To address Alzheimer's research, University of Miami researchers venture into local communities. Technology's role in health care receives attention as well. Innovations like high-intensity ultrasounds offer non-invasive cancer treatments at Memorial Healthcare System. Meanwhile, gene therapy at Jackson Health shows promise in alleviating symptoms of sickle cell disease, changing patient lives dramatically. Read the stories below to catch up. Marie Odvil uses a free car service for low-income pregnant mothers provided by Green Cars For Kids in partnership with Freebee and Jackson Health on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, outside of Holtz Children's Hospital on Jackson's campus in Miami. By Alie Skowronski NO. 1: CAN A CAR RIDE HELP YOUR HEALTH? FOR SOUTH FLORIDA MATERNITY PATIENTS, IT'S AN ISSUE What to know about the transit services for mother and baby. | Published October 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante A caretaker, center, offers cafecito to Asustina Valdes Cabrera, left, while she is tested by UHealth medical researcher Dr. Katrina Celis, right, as part of an Alzheimer study during a community outreach event for the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics where UM researchers performed tests, enrolled new participants and took blood samples to a new Biorespository opening at UHealth's campus, at Hora Feliz Adult Day Care on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Hialeah, Fla. By D.A. Varela NO. 2: HOW A UM LAB IS UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE BRAIN. IT STARTS WITH A PERSONAL MESSAGE What to know about the visits. | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante No image found Dr. Omar H. Llaguna, specialist in surgical oncology, looks at a medium that mimics a liver tumor in a human body to demonstrate how a histotripsy procedure works, performed by a HistoSonics medical device during a demonstration at the Memorial Hospital West, in Pembroke Pines, on Thursday June 12, 2025. By Pedro Portal NO. 3: 'LIFE JUST CHANGED.' HOW MIAMI DOCTORS USE TECH TO TREAT CANCER AND SICKLE CELL What to know about new ultrasound, editing genes and prosthetics. | Published June 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante No image found Dr. Juan Cendan, dean of FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, speaks during a ceremony announcing the launch of a new clinical, research and academic collaboration between FIU and Nicklaus Children's Health System on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Florida International University campus in Miami, Fla. By Alie Skowronski NO. 4: WHAT A UNIVERSITY AND HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIP MEANS FOR HEALTHCARE IN MIAMI Here are five takeaways. | Published May 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive, with AI summarization The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
It can be expensive to live in South Florida. Here are some of the issues
South Florida It can be expensive to live in South Florida. Here are some of the issues This collection of stories focuses on Miami's struggles with high housing costs. The first article highlights the financial strain on Miami residents, with rising rents reaching unprecedented levels, surpassing even cities like New York and Los Angeles. It tells the story of a single mother whose rent dramatically increased, leaving little room in her budget. A second story discusses the burden of homeowner association fees, noting that a significant number of properties in Miami are subject to these additional costs. In addition, the interfaith group demanding action on high rent prices from Miami-Dade leaders underscores the county's significant affordability challenges, pushing for eviction diversion programs. Read the stories below. Stephania Germain, 24, who is on a Section 8 housing voucher, poses inside her apartment that she lives in with her daughter on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Miami. Germain was raised in foster care and is doing the best she can for herself and her baby. She says that even with the voucher, with recent increases it makes paying rent tough. 'It just keeps going up and I don't get a break to save, and I need new baby clothes, ya know they grow out of them so fast,' said Germain. By Alie Skowronski NO. 1: MIAMIANS ARE THE MOST RENT-BURDENED PEOPLE IN AMERICA — AND THEY'RE STRESSED ABOUT IT New Census Bureau data shows that Miamians spend a larger chunk of their incomes on housing than residents in all other major American cities. | Published October 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Klaver Home buyers should review fees for homeowners and condominium association fees to see if the amenities are worth it, including pool, gym, clubhouse. NO. 2: ARE FEES FOR CONDO AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS WORTH IT? ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS What buyers should know about the expense. | Published January 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by LEW SICHELMAN Attendees listen to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava make a pledge to the community during the PACT Nehemiah Action Assembly on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Cutler Bay, Fla. By Alie Skowronski NO. 3: 'RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH.' INTERFAITH GROUP DEMANDS ACTION FROM MIAMI-DADE LEADERS One of Miami-Dade's most politically engaged interfaith groups held their annual assembly to press elected leaders to make housing more affordable and reducing evictions in Miami-Dade County. | Published April 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lauren Costantino The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Do you have access to healthcare in Miami? See some issues and solutions
South Florida Do you have access to healthcare in Miami? See some issues and solutions Miami residents face several barriers to quality healthcare. Many pregnant women struggle to reach health appointments due to lack of transportation, but programs like Green Cars for Kids now offer free electric car rides to help moms get necessary prenatal care. Some patients, such as those recovering from strokes, benefit from innovative treatments like the Vivistim Paired VNS System, which is now available at Jackson Memorial Hospital to aid mobility recovery. Access for children is improving through new partnerships, such as Nicklaus Children's Health System teaming up with Broward Health to provide specialty care closer to home. Meanwhile, issues like water quality can impact skin health, prompting advice for Miamians on using filters and gentler washing routines. Take a look at some of the issues. Marie Odvil uses a free car service for low-income pregnant mothers provided by Green Cars For Kids in partnership with Freebee and Jackson Health on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, outside of Holtz Children's Hospital on Jackson's campus in Miami. By Alie Skowronski NO. 1: CAN A CAR RIDE HELP YOUR HEALTH? FOR SOUTH FLORIDA MATERNITY PATIENTS, IT'S AN ISSUE What to know about the transit services for mother and baby. | Published October 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. By Alie Skowronski NO. 2: A STROKE CHANGED A MIAMI TEACHER'S LIFE. HOW A NEW ELECTRICAL DEVICE IS HELPING HER MOVE What to know about how it works. | Published November 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante NO. 3: IS TAP WATER IRRITATING YOUR SKIN? HERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS FOR WASHING Tap water contains chlorine and other minerals that can hurt your skin. | Published October 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Leslie Baumann, M.D. Florida has experienced an outbreak of measles, including among children in Broward County. NO. 4: NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S AND BROWARD HEALTH TEAM UP FOR CARE. WHAT IT MEANS FOR PATIENTS The initiative will give Broward Health pediatric patients access to certain Nicklaus specialists. | Published November 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Jesus Sanchez's heroics in 10th inning lift Marlins to comeback win over Dodgers
Miami Marlins Jesus Sanchez's heroics in 10th inning lift Marlins to comeback win over Dodgers On Japanese Heritage Night at loanDepot park, the Miami Marlins defeated the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-4 walk-off victory in 10 innings, thanks to a clutch hit by Jesús Sánchez. Despite a standout performance by Shohei Ohtani, the Marlins secured their first win of the season against the Dodgers in dramatic fashion. 'It was exhilarating,' Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said postgame. 'It was a really fun game, especially with the number of players that contributed on both sides offensively.' Right-hander Cal Quantrill delivered his strongest outing since joining Miami, holding the Dodgers to just one run over five innings. The Marlins took an early lead in the bottom of the fifth, when Quantrill's battery-mate and fellow Canadian, Liam Hicks, belted a two-run home run to put Miami ahead 2-1. Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (47) pitches during the first inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@ 'That's my Canadian guy,' Quantrill said postgame with a smile. 'I appreciate my catchers and I think they've worked really hard back there, and it's important to let them know they're valued.' The lead was short-lived. On the first pitch of the sixth inning, Ohtani launched a hanging slider from Anthony Veneziano into the upper deck in right field. The solo shot, which left his bat at 109 mph and traveled 403 feet, tied the game at two and ignited the crowd of 17,312—many of whom were Dodgers fans. Moments later, notorious Marlins-killer Freddie Freeman followed with a home run of his own, giving the Dodgers a 3-2 lead. It was Freeman's 42nd career homer against Miami, surpassing Ryan Howard and Ryan Zimmerman for the most all-time by a single player. 'Freddie is an exceptional hitter,' McCullough added. 'An exceptional baseball player who knows how to slow things down and never let the moment get too big.' Miami Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez (7) throws the ball to the infield during the fourth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@ But Miami, as they have all year, refused to fold. In the bottom half of the sixth, Connor Norby and Dane Myers each drove in a run to quickly retake the lead, 4-3. 'This is who we are—we never give up,' Myers said. 'Fighting Fish, like we like to say.' Ohtani wasn't done. In the seventh, with a runner on first and one out, the two-way superstar delivered again, lining an RBI double to tie the game at four. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out during the first inning of the game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@ From there, Miami's bullpen took over. Calvin Faucher, Anthony Bender, and Jesús Tinoco combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings, keeping the Dodgers at bay and setting the stage for the walk-off. In the bottom of the 10th, the Marlins loaded the bases with no outs. With the Dodgers deploying a five-man infield, Sánchez remained composed and delivered the game-winning hit. 'With five infielders, I just focused on making contact,' said the Dominican outfielder after his heroic moment. It was the Marlins' fifth walk-off win of the season, improving their record to 14-21. Miami will look to secure the series victory on Wednesday afternoon, with right-hander Valente Bellozo set to make the start.
