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Cindy Krischer Goodman
Cindy Krischer Goodman covers the health beat for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, providing readers information on healthcare delivery, consumer news and public policy. Cindy is an award-winning journalist, former business columnist, and 32-year veteran of the South Florida news industry. She also is a Florida native and double UF grad.
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![Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections that they believe are linked to meats sliced at the deli counter. So far, 28 people have been hospitalized and two have died as part of the outbreak. Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections that they believe are linked to meats sliced at the deli counter. So far, 28 people have been hospitalized and two have died as part of the outbreak.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RHFNWSPFX4ZF5S5G5EMCGP4X2I.jpg?w=132)
CDC investigating outbreak of Listeria linked to sliced deli meat
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections that they believe are linked to meats sliced at the deli counter. So far, 28 people have been hospitalized...
![A new scorecard issued by The Commonwealth Fund assessed women's health and reproductive care in the United States over the last two years to measure the consequences of state policy choices and judicial decisions that limit women's access to health services and reproductive care. It concludes that "the state of healthcare for women is in a fragile place." A new scorecard issued by The Commonwealth Fund assessed women's health and reproductive care in the United States over the last two years to measure the consequences of state policy choices and judicial decisions that limit women's access to health services and reproductive care. It concludes that "the state of healthcare for women is in a fragile place."](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6NUZWSOYRNAC5B7QXIWQDML3JQ-e1721250177595.jpg?w=138)
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‘State of healthcare for women is in a fragile place’: Florida women are dying from preventable causes
A new scorecard issued by The Commonwealth Fund assessed women's health and reproductive care in the United States over the last two years to measure the consequences of state policy...
![South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight loss drugs can be risky if you don't have the right diet. South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight loss drugs can be risky if you don't have the right diet.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-WEIGHT-LOSS-3.jpg?w=122)
Taking Ozempic or other weight-loss meds? Watch your diet to avoid ‘exchanging one problem for another’
South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight loss drugs can be risky if you don't have the right diet.
![Hours after a US Supreme Court decision upholding emergency abortion care, Florida health regulators issued new rules clarifying how medical providers should respond to pregnant women with complications that put them in peril. Hours after a US Supreme Court decision upholding emergency abortion care, Florida health regulators issued new rules clarifying how medical providers should respond to pregnant women with complications that put them in peril.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EELUP3NIWU67SET6TBS5AYTFSI.jpg?w=123)
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After US Supreme Court decision, Florida issues more rules around emergency abortion care
Hours after a US Supreme Court decision upholding emergency abortion care, Florida health regulators issued new rules clarifying how medical providers should respond to pregnant women with complications that put...
![The US Supreme Court Thursday upheld a federal law that could have had a wide-reaching effect on emergency abortion care, including in Florida where a six-week ban is in effect. The US Supreme Court Thursday upheld a federal law that could have had a wide-reaching effect on emergency abortion care, including in Florida where a six-week ban is in effect.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PYV2V2E5UVGDLHARRKK6QVJU4U-1.jpg?w=117)
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US Supreme Court Idaho’s abortion decision keeps Florida doctors wondering about emergency care for pregnant women
The US Supreme Court Thursday upheld a federal law that could have had a wide-reaching effect on emergency abortion care, including in Florida where a six-week ban is in effect.
![Monday marks the second anniversary of the US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, a ruling that took away federal protection for abortion rights and launched Florida's battles over access to reproductive care. Monday marks the second anniversary of the US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, a ruling that took away federal protection for abortion rights and launched Florida's battles over access to reproductive care.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/7AWDPBJAE7ZUDY3E3LYD5FH6X4.jpg?w=132)
Two years ago, the Supreme Court reversed Roe v Wade. Here’s how access to abortion in Florida has changed
Monday marks the second anniversary of the US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, a ruling that took away federal protection for abortion rights and launched Florida's battles over...
![Much is at stake in Florida as the US Supreme Court rules on whether women can receive emergency abortion care , or whether state abortion bans prevent it. Much is at stake in Florida as the US Supreme Court rules on whether women can receive emergency abortion care , or whether state abortion bans prevent it.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TFL-L-Anya-Cook-thumb.jpg?w=113)
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‘Gray area’ of life or death: The horrible scenario that faces many pregnant women rushed to Florida’s ERs
Much is at stake in Florida as the US Supreme Court rules on whether women can receive emergency abortion care , or whether state abortion bans prevent it.
![Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey announced new funding for adult and children's cancer and pediatric rare diseases. The funding is part of the 2024-2025 state budget and represents a record investment in cancer research and an innovation fund for new treatments. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey announced new funding for adult and children's cancer and pediatric rare diseases. The funding is part of the 2024-2025 state budget and represents a record investment in cancer research and an innovation fund for new treatments.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CDCX46J4CDOBOO2S6DG4BSIVXY.jpg?w=135)
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DeSantis announces new legislation and funding for children’s cancer and rare diseases
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey announced new funding for adult and children's cancer and pediatric rare diseases. The funding is part of the 2024-2025 state budget and...
![This is an image of construction workers who have no place to hide in the heat. This is an image of construction workers who have no place to hide in the heat.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TFL-FL0130742406.jpg?w=125)
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Dehydrated, nauseous, sunburned Floridians flood emergency rooms when temperatures rise
Last summer, emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses reached an all-time high, and if May in South Florida is any indication, this year could be worse. The CDC has a...
![A stroke doctor at Memorial Healthcare System encourages stroke awareness after suffering a stroke and recovering; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center pioneers a new treatment for melanoma; Delray Medical Center offers heart patients a new high tech pacemaker. A stroke doctor at Memorial Healthcare System encourages stroke awareness after suffering a stroke and recovering; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center pioneers a new treatment for melanoma; Delray Medical Center offers heart patients a new high tech pacemaker.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tfl-l-stroke-neurology-hollywood.jpg?w=140)
A Memorial Healthcare brain doctor survived a stroke. Here’s how to know if it could happen to you
A stroke doctor at Memorial Healthcare System encourages stroke awareness after suffering a stroke and recovering; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center pioneers a new treatment for melanoma; Delray Medical Center offers...