Most of us know that too much stress causes health problems like diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and likely some …
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 4/1/23 |
Blood donors who were previously turned away due to living in Europe in the 1980s can donated blood again...
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Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/23 |
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation...
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3/7/23
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WIC Services at the Health Department in Clewiston will be temporarily closed starting...
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2/17/23
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Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/31/23 |
Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling.
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1/19/23
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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 remains at medium risk of COVID-19 according to the weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/10/23 |
Walmart invites communities to start down the path of getting – and staying – healthy at the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14
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1/10/23
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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 |
In observance of the Christmas Holiday, the Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties
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12/19/22
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The Hendry Regional Medical Center Foundation was awarded a $6,650 grant through the generosity of...
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12/16/22
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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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Q: What makes holiday food safety different from everyday meals?
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 11/22/22 |
Everglades Area Health Education Center will sponsor virtual and in-person group sessions to help with quitting tobacco.
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11/22/22
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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties...
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11/21/22
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Medicare is a challenging subject for many people, the Open Enrollment Period which runs...
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11/18/22
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Savvy Caregiver, an evidence-based program developed by curriculum authors...
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11/7/22
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has joined in the fight...
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10/27/22
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Menopause usually starts between 45 and 53; very few women have menopause after age 53.
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 10/21/22 |