The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Monroe, and Okeechobee Counties...
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4/10/23
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Strokes are a devastating event where part of the brain loses its supply of oxygen and sugar. This causes neuron damage or death. Its being renamed a “brain attack.” The …
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 4/6/23 |
Alzheimer’s Association will host the following Caregiver Support Group meetings...
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4/3/23
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Over the weekend, Okeechobee Healthy Start trained 15 doulas in our small, rural community.
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4/3/23
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Most of us know that too much stress causes health problems like diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and likely some …
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By Doctor Leland Heller M.D.
Okeechobee Family Practice | 4/1/23 |
The Okeechobee Utility Authority will temporarily change its method of chlorinating potable water in April ...
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3/28/23
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Amid the surge of opioid deaths and seizures of large amounts of illegal fentanyl all across the country....
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3/28/23
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HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, a 100-bed acute care facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare...
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3/24/23
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2/1/23
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