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FDOH issues safety alert for fentanyl overdoses
The State of Florida has seen an exponential increase in overdoses associated with fentanyl. more
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Learn hands-on only CPR
United Way and the American Red Cross present a Day of Action, a hands-only CPR class. more
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Listeria cases linked to Sarasota creamery
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released information regarding the outbreak of ... more
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DOH-Okeechobee encourages back-to-school immunizations
Back-to-school time is around the corner. The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County is encouraging parents... more
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Hospital executives across HCA Healthcare are embarking on a "Walk in Your World" initiative!
VP of nursing operations embarks on 'Walk in your World' project
Hospital executives across HCA Healthcare are embarking on a "Walk in Your World" initiative!  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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FDOH encourages safety this 4th of July
July 4th weekend is rapidly approaching, and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) encourages... more
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Digitally-colorized electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion (virus particle), obtained from a clinical sample associated with a 2003 prairie dog outbreak, published June 6, 2022. The image depicts a thin section image from a human skin sample. On the left are mature, oval-shaped virus particles, and on the right are the crescents and spherical particles of immature virions.
What do you need to know about the monkeypox virus?
There’s a new virus in town, and public health officials want to get the word out about what it is, who is at risk, what the symptoms are and how to treat it. more
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Stay safe when temperatures rise
The Florida Department of Health reminds residents and visitors to be aware of heat related illness as temperatures rise. more
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Arthritis is defined as joint inflammation
Arthritis simply means “joint inflammation.”  There are many causes and some dangerous medications that can help.  The most common is degenerative arthritis (or osteoarthritis) … more
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Okeechobee, Hendry and Glades counties are at medium risk for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control map published June 26. [Art courtesy CDC]
Okeechobee, Hendry and Glades counties at 'medium' risk for COVID-19
With much of Florida now considered at high risk for COVID-19, Okeechobee, Hendry and Glades Counties remain at “medium” risk ... more
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Yoga for Life: Discovering a new you through yoga
Life presents a challenge to stay mentally and physically fit when traveling through time and dealing with unexpected situations. more
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Residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses
The Florida Department of Health is urging all residents and visitors, especially those that are spending time outdoors... more
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Borderline Personality Disorder affects many
Borderline personality disorder (BPD), affects approximately 6% of the population. Major symptoms include provoked and unprovoked mood swings … more
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June is PTSD Awareness month
June is PTSD Awareness month, and local veteran Gregg Maynard shared his thoughts on the subject. more
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Yoga for Life: An affirmation of a yoga lesson
Create your new self through yoga, as it is a practice and philosophy based on reinforcing positive physical, mental, emotional... more
Barry Davis, MD, is the new surgeon at Hendry Regional Medical Center.
HRMC welcomes new surgeon
Hendry Regional Medical Center has a new general surgeon. Barry Davis, MD, joined the staff recently and will be official at the end of July. more
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The Centers for Disease Control map for June 18 shows Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, Collier and Desoto counties at medium risk for COVID-19 and the rest of South Florida at high risk. Okeechobee County is highlighted on the map. [Graphic courtesy CDC]
Know the risk for COVID-19
Most of South Florida is in at “high risk” for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ... 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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Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be extremely difficult
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June with a goal of spreading information about the many diseases which cause dementia. more
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