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Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning
As Floridians finalize preparation for Hurricane Ian and the potential for power outages, the Florida Department of Health is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking … more
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DOH warns of the possible health risks of flood waters
Storms can cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. more
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Oysters and foodborne illness: What you should know
Each year, consumers eat millions of oysters worldwide, with a significant number of the mollusks grown in the Gulf of Mexico. more
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FDA warns against social media challenge involving medicines
One social media trend relying on peer pressure is online video clips of people misusing nonprescription ... more
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Department of Health offers free HIV testing Sept. 19
The Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties supports efforts to raise awareness to HIV... more
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Learn how to understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia via ZOOM meeting
The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a ZOOM meeting titled “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” on Tuesday, Sept. 20... more
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Quit Tobacco with Group Quit will host virtual classes in September
Everglades Area Health Education Center will sponsor virtual and in-person group sessions to help with quitting tobacco. more
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USDA extends funding to get needed formula to WIC families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending a key funding flexibility in the WIC program... more
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Tips for a safe & healthy Labor Day weekend
The Florida Department of Health in wants to make sure residents and visitors stay safe this holiday weekend. more
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Florida continues to be at high risk of covid transmission
Nearly a third of the population of Florida has tested positive for COVID-19 at least once ... more
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National changes affect small healthcare systems
Patients and families know quality care when they experience it. more
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Exercise helps Arthritis
Dedicated individuals are sought to become certified Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructors ... more
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Florida's covid risk remains high, per CDC
Florida's COVID-19 risk remains high: 994 new covid deaths... more
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Bette Sayers, Leslie Wade and Cynthia Buckwalter are very determined practioners dedicated to executing the yoga postures to improve balance. To execute this pose with others, the mind must be completely focused to maintain physical support with other students.
Yoga for Life: Try Iyengar yoga
One of the best Yoga practices was created by B.K.S. Iyengar which he describes fully... more
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Free autism screening for young children
The ASD screening is conducted by the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. more
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FDOH recognizes World Breastfeeding Week 2022
The World Breastfeeding Week 2022 encourages everyone to support breastfeeding mothers... 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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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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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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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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