Stephanie Colombini - WUSF
Stephanie Colombini covers health care for WUSF and the statewide journalism collaborative Health News Florida. She also fills in as news anchor and midday host on Sundays. Stephanie joined the news team in 2016 and started out producing the weekly public affairs show Florida Matters. She went on to cover military and veterans affairs for the national reporting collaborative the American Homefront Project and continue to report on these topics through a health care lens. Stephanie got her start in radio at WFUV while attending Fordham University in the Bronx. She also covered tri-state area news as a reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880.
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Doctors with Planned Parenthood say despite state health officials' attempts to clarify exceptions to the six-week abortion ban, they're still worried for patients. | Stephanie Colombini, WUSF
August 23, 2024

Most young women in Florida support abortion, survey finds

Support for abortion access in Florida cuts across party lines, according to a survey published this month by the KFF…

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Some pregnant women are bypassing Florida's six-week abortion ban by traveling to other states where the procedure is less restricted. | NUTAWUT, Day Of Victory Stu, stock.adobe.com
August 15, 2024

Florida’s abortion law drives women to other states

Abortions have declined in Florida since a six-week law took effect, but many women are traveling to other states or…

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Patients have been waiting four to five weeks for an appointment at Planned Parenthood's Tallahassee health center due to increased demand, officials said. | Colin Abbey, Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida
May 1, 2024

7 things to know about Florida’s 6-week abortion law

Florida’s new law took effect Wednesday, banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.…

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Patients often have to wait four to five weeks for an appointment at Planned Parenthood's Tallahassee health center due to increased demand, officials said. | Colin Abbey, Planned Parenthood Of South, East And North Florida
April 3, 2024

Planned Parenthood prepares for 6-week abortion ban

Centers in North Florida and elswhere have been working for months to strengthen partnerships with health centers in other states.…

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Patients often have to wait 4-5 weeks for an appointment at Planned Parenthood's Tallahassee health center due to increased demand, officials said. | Colin Abbey, Planned Parenthood Of South, East And North Florida
January 23, 2024

Out-of-state residents stream to North Florida for abortions

Health centers nearest the border in Jacksonville and Tallahassee have been strained the most since Roe v. Wade was overturned.…

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July 27, 2023

Climate change may increase risk of mosquito-borne illness

Florida, along with other parts of the country, has been getting hotter and wetter — ideal conditions for mosquitoes to…

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June 13, 2023

Duval has nation’s highest risk of mpox outbreak

The CDC estimates Duval County has a 57% risk of an mpox outbreak this year. Health officials encourage people to…

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April 20, 2023

As Florida targets transgender rights, a teen flees St. Johns County

Josie felt Florida lawmakers were threatening her health care and ability to live authentically at school. So she left.…

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December 20, 2022

Ban on gender-affirming care already causing harm, families say

It’s been a tough year for Josie. We’re not using her last name to protect her privacy. Ever since Surgeon…

By Stephanie Colombini - WUSF

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December 7, 2022

A study finds more kids struggling with suicidal thoughts. Florida hospitals see it firsthand

More children and teens are visiting emergency rooms for mental health crises, according to a study recently published in the…

By Stephanie Colombini - WUSF