Arthritis simply means inflammation of a joint.
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 3/21/23 |
Did you know that 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants?
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/20/23
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“We know that people who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well...
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News from American Heart Association
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3/10/23
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Nonprofit organizations in Florida may be eligible for funding through the CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/10/23
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The decades old restriction on blood donations by those who lived in parts of Europe in the 1980s or 1990s has been lifted.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/7/23 |
The Alzheimer Association’s virtual Caregiver Support Group creates a safe, confidential, supportive environment...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/22/23
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Have you ever wondered what to do when you are sick? Here are so basic guidelines to help you decide.
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 2/21/23 |
Each year, the Florida Department of Health recognizes February as American Heart Month...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/14/23
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When stroke strikes, seconds count. Join HCA Raulerson Hospital for a stroke awareness lunch and learn session.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/14/23
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Dr. Carlos Alejo, general surgeon at HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, recently completed his 500th robotic-assisted surgery.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/6/23
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A new survey conducted by the Incubate Foundation of high school students throughout Florida has revealed an alarming lack ...
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By James Fishback, Executive Director Incubate Debate
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2/3/23
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February is American Heart Month and there is no time like now to learn about heart health and ways to keep your heart healthy.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/1/23
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Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often.
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News from the Centers for Disease Control
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1/31/23
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When stress hits hard as it did during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first.
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News from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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1/31/23
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February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD is a common eye condition and is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/23 |
The 16th Annual Okeechobee Family Health & Safety Exp offered health information for all ages
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/23 |
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental cleanings every six months, and recommends X-rays once a year.
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By Jon Pine
IRSC | 1/24/23 |
Attention turns to the annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Will you be smoke-free in 2023?
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By Laura Corbin, Bureau Chief,
Tobacco Free Florida | 1/23/23 |
Should you be worried about indoor air quality?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/17/23 |
A new study from the University of Florida provides more evidence that the breast milk of people vaccinated against COVID-19...
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By Samantha Murray
UF/IFAS | 1/13/23 |