The Health Care District of Palm Beach County invites the media to a ribbon cutting event next Friday, January 27...
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1/24/23
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The outdoor air quality in the Big Lake area remains good, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/17/23 |
Most of South Florida is a “medium” risk of covid transmission according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/30/22 |
Three individuals in Palm Beach County and one in Martin County will gain on-site public health training...
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11/28/22
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The Alzheimer Association will host virtual Brain Bus events and support groups.
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11/23/22
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Knowledge and management of heart-related risk factors and conditions are critical in reducing...
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10/17/22
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The Alzheimer’s Association will provide the following webinars to the public...
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9/30/22
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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 …
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9/27/22
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Storms can cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk.
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9/26/22
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The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Trauma Agency is reminding senior adults, their families...
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9/20/22
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A local nurse practitioner is one of just 10 finalists nationwide in the American Heart Association’s...
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9/15/22
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Healthier Glades is offering mini-grants to individuals and nonprofits with ideas for projects that would improve health in the Glades.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/22 |
The American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County office is proud to announce its board chair...
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9/14/22
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For the fourth year in a row, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a gold-level...
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9/9/22
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Glades residents are questioning a study that claims smoke from sugar cane burning could be linked to premature deaths ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/5/22 |
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection website provides data from air quality monitors throughout the state.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/2/22 |
Florida's COVID-19 risk remains high: 994 new covid deaths...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/15/22 |
Most of Florida is now considered at “high” risk for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/4/22 |
BELLE GLADE – At their June 13 meeting, the Belle Glade City Commission recognized June 27 as National HIV Testing Day.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/16/22 |
The COVID-19 virus is spreading again in Florida, according to data shared June 3 by the Florida Department of Health.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/6/22 |