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April is National Stress Awareness Month
Most of us know that too much stress causes health problems like diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and likely some … more
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OUA customers may notice change in tap water in April
The Okeechobee Utility Authority will temporarily change its method of chlorinating potable water in April ... more
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Fighting fentanyl: As deaths mount, what can be done?
Amid the surge of opioid deaths and seizures of large amounts of illegal fentanyl all across the country.... more
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HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital earns award for sixth year in a row
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, a 100-bed acute care facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare... more
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How much do you know about arthritis?
Arthritis simply means inflammation of a joint. more
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Website links organ donors with those in need
Did you know that 22 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants? more
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Being sleepless may spell trouble for your heart
“We know that people who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well... more
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CareSource Foundation has $400,000 Funding Competition
 Nonprofit organizations in Florida may be eligible for funding through the CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge. more
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The annual Okeechobee Blood Roundup is planned for November.
OneBlood lifts donor restriction for those who lived in Europe
The decades old restriction on blood donations by those who lived in parts of Europe in the 1980s or 1990s has been lifted. more
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Alzheimer's Association provides virtual Caregiver Support Group
The Alzheimer Association’s virtual Caregiver Support Group creates a safe, confidential, supportive environment... more
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Do you ever wonder what to do when you are sick?
Have you ever wondered what to do when you are sick? Here are so basic guidelines to help you decide. more
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FDOH Motivates Floridians to get active and check their cholesterol
Each year, the Florida Department of Health recognizes February as American Heart Month... more
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A doctor with a stethoscope
Stroke Awareness Lunch & Learn planned
When stroke strikes, seconds count. Join  HCA Raulerson Hospital for a stroke awareness lunch and learn session. more
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HCA Raulerson Hospital physician completes 500 robotic-assisted surgeries
Dr. Carlos Alejo, general surgeon at HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, recently completed his 500th robotic-assisted surgery. more
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Florida teens lack awareness of fentanyl dangers
A new survey conducted by the Incubate Foundation of high school students throughout Florida has revealed an alarming lack ... more
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February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and there is no time like now to learn about heart health and ways to keep your heart healthy. more
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Heart disease can happen at any age
Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. more
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Healthy eating makes a happy heart
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. more
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Dr. Richard Soldinger has many years experience dealing with macular degeneration.
Common eye condition is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults
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. more
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Health & Safety Expo draws crowds
The 16th Annual Okeechobee Family Health & Safety Exp offered health information for all ages more
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