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Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning
As Floridians finalize preparation for Hurricane Ian and the potential for power outages, the Florida Department of Health is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking … more
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DOH warns of the possible health risks of flood waters
Storms can cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. more
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Health Care District of PBC offers training to prevent falls
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Trauma Agency is reminding senior adults, their families... more
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Jinga Oglesby-Brihm, DNP, APRN, ANP-C
Local healthcare practitioner is finalist in national business accelerator
A local nurse practitioner is one of just 10 finalists nationwide in the American Heart Association’s... more
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Healthier Glades offers mini-grants
Healthier Glades is offering mini-grants to individuals and nonprofits with ideas for projects that would improve health in the Glades. more
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American Heart Association announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County office is proud to announce its board chair... more
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Primary Care Clinics receive Health Center Quality Recognition
For the fourth year in a row, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a gold-level... more
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Florida Crystals provides habitat for barn owls who then provide natural pest (rodent) control to protect its sugarcane, rice and vegetable farms located mostly in Palm Beach County or south of Lake Okeechobee in the Everglades Agricultural Area. [Photo courtesy Florida Crystals]
'We are breathing just fine here in the Glades'
Glades residents are questioning a study that claims smoke from sugar cane burning could be linked to premature deaths ... more
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Worried about air quality?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection website provides data from air quality monitors throughout the state. more
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Florida's covid risk remains high, per CDC
Florida's COVID-19 risk remains high: 994 new covid deaths... more
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Most of Florida is now at high risk of COVID-19. Glades and Hendry County (highlighted on map) are at medium risk. [Image courtesy CDC]
Most of Florida at high risk for COVID-19
Most of Florida is now considered at “high” risk for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control. more
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National HIV Testing Day is June 27
BELLE GLADE – At their June 13 meeting, the Belle Glade City Commission recognized June 27 as National HIV Testing Day. more
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) map shows counties at high risk for COVID-19 in red, medium risk in yellow and low risk in green. Okeechobee County (medium risk in yellow) is outlined.
Palm Beach County at high risk from COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus is spreading again in Florida, according to data shared June 3 by the Florida Department of Health. more
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New covid positivity in Florida at 3.8%
TALLAHASSEE – For the week of April 1-7, Florida’s new COVID-19 positivity rate was 3.8%. more
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Study finds unvaccinated persons over 60 at highest risk
Seven out of 10 covid deaths of those over age 60 were unvaccinated ... more
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Lakeside Medical Center named the most racially inclusive hospital nationwide
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, is the most racially inclusive hospital in the country... more
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Most of Florida at low risk for COVID-19
Most of Florida is “low risk” of COVID-19 transmission according to the Centers for Disease Control. more
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FDOH issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for children
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is the first state in the nation to issue guidance stating that healthy... more
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Areas in green are low levels of COVID-19; areas in yellow are medium level; areas in red are high level, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
COVID-19 cases continue to fall
COVID-19 cases in South Central Florida continued to drop last week ... more
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
The Florida Department of Health reminds parents and guardians that their children can avoid cavities by practicing good oral health habits. more
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