LABELLE — In observance of the Christmas holiday ...
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12/20/22
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The Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties is announcing the availability of free Naloxone (Narcan) …
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11/3/22
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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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News from Florida Department of Health
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9/26/22
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On Aug. 31, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health announced...
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News from Florida Department of Health
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9/1/22
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Florida's COVID-19 risk remains high: 994 new covid deaths...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/15/22 |
As you check off your back-to-school list, don’t forget about your child’s health checklist. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This is a great time to work with your …
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8/8/22
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Florida’s obesity rates are lower than the national average, but South Central Floridians have put on weight over the past 10 years …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/21/22 |
Most of Florida is at high risk for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/17/22 |
United Way and the American Red Cross present a Day of Action, a hands-only CPR class.
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/8/22
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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 |
With much of Florida now considered at high risk for COVID-19, Okeechobee, Hendry and Glades Counties remain at “medium” risk ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/27/22 |
The Florida Department of Health is urging all residents and visitors, especially those that are spending time outdoors...
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News from Florida Department of Health
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6/23/22
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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.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/19/22 |
Most of South Florida is in at “high risk” for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/18/22 |
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 |
The Health Departments in Hendry and Glades counties are requesting your feedback.
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News from FDOH Hendry/Glades counties
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6/3/22
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Medical consultants for the project stress that an early diagnosis can make a vast difference...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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5/23/22
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Hendry and Glades Counties will be offering FREE HIV Test to the public on Thursday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to noon
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/16/22
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TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s new covid positivity rate is on the rise, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/9/22 |
With more than 35 years of medical leadership experience in cancer care, Dr. Mark Roh was recruited to serve as Lee Health’s new chief physician...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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4/23/22
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