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Soon, Labcorp will be moving to Walgreens.
Labcorp moving to Walgreens
You may have noticed new signage at Walgreens in Okeechobee. more
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May 19 is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!
It is a day to break the silence and end the shame about HIV and AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The Okeechobee County Commission declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month at their May 12 meeting ... more
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OKEECHOBEE – Kelly Chapman (right) was presented with the Mental Health Hero Award at the Mental Health Awareness Luncheon on May 6. At left is Leah Suarez. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Luncheon honors Mental Health Awareness heroes
Mental Health Awareness was the focus of a luncheon held May 6 at the Okeechobee Civic Center, hosted by Our Village Okeechobee. more
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Pictured from left to right are Alex Tijerina, Juanita Akers, Chuck Akers, Pat Hickman, Donny Arnold, Amy Cormier and Pam Duenas who played huge roles in making the annual health and safety expo/Touch a Truck Event possible.
Health & Safety Expo team wraps up
After countless hours of planning, and then executing, on the part of those who made the 2022 Annual Health and Safety Expo possible... more
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FDOH-Okeechobee offers free HIV Testing and STD Screening on April 19
In observance of April being STD Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health will provide Free HIV Testing and STD Screening... more
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OKEECHOBEe -- HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital donated $64,000 for eight scholarships for Okeechobee High School graduates to pursue nursing degrees at Indian River State College. Left to right are HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital CEO Brian Melear, OHS Principal Lauren Myers, IRSC Dixon Hendry Campus President Russ Brown,Okeechobee County Superintendent of Schools Ken Kenworthy and Okeechobee County Commission Chair Terry Burroughs.
Hospital opens new $17 million building
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital unveiled a new state-of-the-art, 53,000 square-foot medical office building on Monday. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital plans to unveil a new state-of-the-art, 53,000 square-foot medical office building to the public on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. [Courtesy photo]
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital to open new medical building
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital announced April 1, that it plans to unveil a new state-of-the-art, 53,000... more
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FDOH-Okeechobee supports World Tuberculosis Day
The Florida Deptartment of Health in Okeechobee County (FDOH) clinic staff created an awareness table in the lobby to recognize World Tuberculosis Day 2022. more
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Take control of your allergies: Improve your life
With heavy pollen coating car windshields, it’s no wonder that allergies are a common complaint seen in doctors’ offices ... more
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Vitamin D: The surprisingly important vitamin
For a long time, it was erroneously believed that we get all the vitamin D we need from the sun and from our diet. more
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Knockerball will be a part of the 15th annual Health and Safety Expo.
Health and Safety Expo/Touch a Truck Event expected to be huge
The 15th Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo will be a fun-filled, educational day for the entire family. more
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Is sleep deprivation harmful?
Sleep deprivation can be due to difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep... 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 Yoga practice begins in the mind by shaping the body into healthy postures such as they way we stand, walk and move.
Life - The future is now
A Yoga practice begins in the Mind by shaping the body into healthy postures such as they way we stand, walk and move. 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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Raulerson Hospital celebrates 43 years of care.
Raulerson Hospital celebrates 43 years of care
Raulerson Hospital celebrates 43 years of caring for this community. more
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Michael Hawthorne does the advertising for Danny's Candy and can be found out on the highway holding this sign most days.
What in the world is 'wake and bake'?
Most likely you have noticed a new business on State Road 70 East, next door to Dunkin Donuts. more
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