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Health Care District's Life Trans Ground Ambulance
Health Care District holds ribbon cutting for new ambulances
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County invites the media to a ribbon cutting event next Friday, January 27... more
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Glades area enjoys good outdoor air quality
The outdoor air quality in the Big Lake area remains good, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. more
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South Florida at 'medium' risk for covid
Most of South Florida is a “medium” risk of covid transmission according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … more
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Local HeartCorps opportunity will improve rural health
Three individuals in Palm Beach County and one in Martin County will gain on-site public health training... more
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Alzheimer Association’s announces virtual events
The Alzheimer Association will host virtual Brain Bus events and support groups. more
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New initiative focuses on treating and preventing stroke
Knowledge and management of heart-related risk factors and conditions are critical in reducing... more
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Alzheimer’s Association offers webinars to the public
The Alzheimer’s Association will provide the following webinars to the public... more
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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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