A man who says a medical sponge was left inside a wound on his right leg filed a medical malpractice lawsuit Wednesday. ...more

June 4, 2009

A widow filed court papers last week that blame local health care providers for her husband's death from a virulent staph infection. ...more

January 7, 2009

A widow filed court papers last week that blame local health care providers for her husband's death. ...more

January 6, 2009

SEBRING — When it comes to prevention of staph infections, Mom was right. A high school student from Virginia died recently after he was hospitalized with a staph infection, and one of five Hardee Senior High School football team members suffering from a staph infection was hospitalized after a reaction to medication. The Hardee outbreak was mentioned in a Tampa Bay-area TV station broadcast, but health officials say the scare is being overblown. Mothers and several local public health officials and health providers agree, the best way to prevent a staph infection is by washing your hands. ...more

October 19, 2007