It’s considered the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be one of the most...
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12/6/23
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Falls were the leading cause of traumatic injuries in Palm Beach County last year...
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12/6/23
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The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center...
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12/5/23
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For the fifth year in a row, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)...
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11/20/23
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When it comes to holiday planning, the last thing on anyone’s list is a bout with food poisoning.
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UF/IFAS | 11/17/23 |
The new MyACCESS portal will be available in English, Spanish, Creole and introduces...
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11/14/23
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The Florida Department of Health website has a COVID-19 dashboard with county-by-county...
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11/13/23
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Funds raised through this campaign go to research, advocacy, CPR training and...
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11/3/23
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Dylan Brooks knew the scary truth from his 13 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant...
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10/6/23
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Food safety matters to us all. Engaging in safe food handling procedures can prevent...
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By Brenda Marty-Jimenez
UF/IFAS | 10/3/23 |
Trained staff will be available at the Brain Bus to help families understand steps to get an accurate...
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10/3/23
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Vaccine booster shots are now available to help protect against the latest COVID-19 variants.
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9/19/23
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The Health Care District announces the delivery of the first of two Leonardo AW169 helicopters.
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9/15/23
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Wellness Day at Walmart offers opportunities for families to prioritize their health...
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8/14/23
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Drugs, particularly opiates, are often laced with fentanyl, and the test strips help the drug user identify...
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8/8/23
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FDOH in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Monroe, and Okeechobee Counties...
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8/7/23
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A recent TikTok Trend is dangerous and could be fatal, according to health officials.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/26/23 |
Should you be worried about the aspartame in diet sodas, yogurt, cereals, and other packaged foods?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/26/23 |
The summer of 2023 has brought air quality problems as well as record heat.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/21/23 |
As part of ongoing efforts to address unmet mental health and substance use disorder needs in Palm Beach County...
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7/13/23
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