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Yoga for Life
What a great way to start each new day with a yoga practice. We have discussed many wake-up poses to begin fresh... more
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FDOH warns of rabies
All residents and visitors in Hendry County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population... more
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New medicinal plants course addresses industry need
Emerging industries require a skilled workforce to function. Sometimes, the industry begins to boom before employers... more
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Posters and pinwheels promote Child Abuse Prevention Month
Glades County students made posters to promote April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The posters were used in a display at the courthouse along with  pinwheels. more
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Hendry and Glades FDOH advizes on meningococcal disease and vaccines
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. more
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Study finds many drinkers identify with signs of alcoholism
Sobering Signs: Almost 1 in 5 Florida drinkers identify with least one sign of alcoholism, finds study. 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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FDA warns consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release alerting consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula products... more
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A commitment to better health is just a phone call away
According to the National Council on Aging, 80% of adults 65 and older have at least one chronic condition. C more
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Caregiver support training available
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida will offer an online course for caregivers via Zoom. more
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Lt. Governor Nuñez celebrates American Heart Month
On Feb. 17, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez was joined by State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo ... more
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Through With Chew Week prompts discussion of ways & reasons to quit tobacco
Through With Chew Week raises awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacco use ... more
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Omicron variant: What you need to know
CDC has been collaborating with global public health and industry partners to learn about Omicron. more
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Florida Department of Health recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), an annual observance effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment... more
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Show your heart some love during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and there is no time like now to learn about heart health and ways to keep your heart healthy. more
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High-profile suicide deaths illustrate need for greater awareness
Miss USA and other high-profile suicides are sparking intense conversations and making the message of suicide prevention even more crucial ... more
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Nearly 90% of Florida voters support increased funding for lifesaving cancer screening program
Nearly 90% of Florida voters (89%) support increasing funding for a program that provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings ... more
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Yoga for Life: Strengthening immune response
Listen to your intuition. Merriam Webster defines “intuition” as “the ability to know something without having proof.” An example of intuition is feeling uneasy... more
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Tobacco Free Florida launches new program to help teens quit e-cigarettes
On Jan. 27, Tobacco Free Florida introduced Live Vape Free, a first-ever program that offers tools and resources ... more
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Floridians invited to free Virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference for... more
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