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The Centers for Disease Control map for June 18 shows Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, Collier and Desoto counties at medium risk for COVID-19 and the rest of South Florida at high risk. Okeechobee County is highlighted on the map. [Graphic courtesy CDC]
Know the risk for COVID-19
Most of South Florida is in at “high risk” for COVID-19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ... more
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be extremely difficult
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June with a goal of spreading information about the many diseases which cause dementia. more
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Yoga begins in the mind to restore the physical body.
Yoga for Life: Yoga is strength training
When you are feeling tired and worn-out, roll out the Yoga mat as it is one of the most beneficial times to practice. more
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) map shows counties at high risk for COVID-19 in red, medium risk in yellow and low risk in green. Okeechobee County (medium risk in yellow) is outlined.
Palm Beach County at high risk from COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus is spreading again in Florida, according to data shared June 3 by the Florida Department of Health. more
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Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties at 'medium' risk from covid
The risk from the COVID-19 pandemic has increased in Florida in recent weeks according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) … more
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Healthy Start promotes local resources during nationwide baby formula shortage
In the face of the ongoing nationwide shortage of baby formula, the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions... more
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Thank you OCFR for always standing ready to answer the call, anytime, anywhere.
Hospital recognizes EMS for their service to community
This EMS Appreciation Week, we at HCA Raulerson Florida are proud to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of our first responders! more
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Colds and respiratory infections
Many patients are coming into the office with respiratory infections.   more
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FDOH provides an update on national infant formula shortage
The Department of Health is monitoring the current infant formula shortage... more
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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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Red Sox player from Okeechobee restricted from entry to Canada
Former Brahman Kutter Crawford missed an opportunity to play in the club’s series in Toronto last week due to his vaccination status. 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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Florida's new covid positivity rate at 6.1%
The Florida Department of Health report for the week of April 15 to April 21, Florida’s new case positivity rate was 6.1% more
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Mask mandate for airplanes and mass transport struck down by judge
Despite the CDC's recent recommendation to extend the mask mandate for airplanes, airports, public transportation, etc., 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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New covid positivity in Florida at 3.8%
TALLAHASSEE – For the week of April 1-7, Florida’s new COVID-19 positivity rate was 3.8%. 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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