The Florida Department of Health encourages residents to take action to protect their homes and families from the dangers of radon exposure ...
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1/11/23
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An anxious mind creates tension in the body.
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By Nancy Dale Ph.D.
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1/11/23
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Most of South Florida remains at medium risk of COVID-19 according to the weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/10/23 |
Walmart invites communities to start down the path of getting – and staying – healthy at the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14
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1/10/23
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Most of South Florida is a “medium” risk of covid transmission according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/30/22 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic …
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12/21/22
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December 17, 2022 was a special day to experience the natural beauty of the ancient Florida Kissimmee River...
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
Author | 12/21/22 |
Picture a snake that swallowed a mouse. You can observe the mouse moving down the snake’s body.
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 12/16/22 |
The pace of the day can be exhausting when our lives become filled every minute with working...
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
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OKEECHOBEE -- Mosquito control spraying is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 5, through Wednesday, Dec. 7 ...
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12/1/22
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The Alzheimer Association will host virtual Brain Bus events and support groups.
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11/23/22
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Q: What makes holiday food safety different from everyday meals?
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 11/22/22 |
There is no FDA-approved human vaccine for nontyphoidal salmonella, which kills...
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By Lourdes Rodriguez
UF/IFAS | 11/16/22 |
A new medical practice is opening in Okeechobee, and it is like nothing we’ve seen before.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/16/22 |
The Florida Department of Health is monitoring an above average number of cases of respiratory syncytial virus...
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11/14/22
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ADHD is a commonly misunderstood psychiatric disorder. It affects 4.5% of the population...
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 10/28/22 |
The 16th Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo will be a fun-filled, educational day for the entire family.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/21/22 |
Menopause usually starts between 45 and 53; very few women have menopause after age 53.
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 10/21/22 |
The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners designated Oct. 24, 2022 as World Polio Day in Okeechobee County.
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10/20/22
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Okeechobee County Florida Department of Health staff and personnel will carry NARCAN and initiate...
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10/20/22
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