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Florida's covid rates continue to increase
Covid positivity rates were up, with Florida at 26.5% on Dec. 30, compared to 13.8% on Dec. 23. more
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A migrant farm worker bus brought workers to the health department and FDOH-Okeechobee staff administered the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
New covid cases on the rise in Florida
COVID-19 cases sharply increased in Florida last week. For the week of Dec. 17-23, covid positivity rates were up, with new positivity in Florida at 13.8% compared to 5.4% previous week. more
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COVID-19 cases increase in Florida
For the week of Dec. 10-16, covid positivity rates were up, with Florida at 5.4% compared to 2.5% the previous week. more
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Yoga retreat on the Kissimmee River
Dec. 11 was a day of revitalization and restoration for Yoga participants on the beautiful, flowing Kissimmee River more
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FDOH awards research funding for Alzheimer's disease
Today, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) announced the 2021-2022 grant awards for 17 projects, totaling over $4.6 million, to support research leading to the prevention of … more
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Vaccination is best defense against omicron variant
Should Okeechobee County residents be worried about the COVID-19 Omicron variant? more
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Florida DOH awards research funding for Alzheimer’s Disease
“Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating brain disease that affects approximately 6.2 million Americans ... more
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Leah Suarez displays one of the fundraising signs surrounded by boxes of medical equipment and Christmas donations.
Our Village keeps growing and growing
Our Village just keeps growing and growing. The latest expansion will include a miniature medical clinic. more
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Yoga for Life: Laughing Yoga
Can you “laugh it off”? Dr. Madan Kataria, a family phsycian in Mumbai, India, determined that intentional ... more
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With new COVID-19 infections increasing, CDC recommends all Americans over age 5 be vaccinated
 Unvaccinated persons are 13 times more likely to be infected with COVID-19 ... more
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Epilepsy Florida provides Healthcare Navigation Schedule for Dec. 13-19
Epilepsy Florida began providing free healthcare navigation... more
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Sammii McClain of Sunshine Cannabis poses in front of Okeechobee's new medical marijuana dispensary.
Medical marijuana treatment center opens in Okeechobee
Trulieve opened its 111th medical marijuana treatment center on Dec. 9. more
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More teens struggling with mental health issues
Depression and anxiety among teenagers has doubled during the pandemic. more
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New Horizons has new look
New Horizons office gets makeover. more
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69% of Floridians over age 5 vaccinated; New covid positivity rate down
The majority of Floridians have chosen to be vaccinated against COVID-19. more
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Community members learn about the dangers of tobacco at last year's expo.
Vendors sought for Health and Safety Expo
Okeechobee County is gearing up for the 15th annual health and safety expo more
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Many people with HIV fail to achieve durable viral suppression
People with HIV worldwide who are receiving antiretroviral therapy ... more
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ICU team receives thank you gifts from Okeechobee Christian Academy.
OCA is thankful for ICU
In gratitude for all the ICU team of Raulerson Hospital does for the community and for one of their staff members in particular, OCA delivered some treats. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Kelly Owens (right) presented the proclamation honoring hospice to Hallie Messner (center) and Ruth Bobst (left).
Hospice honored by Okeechobee County Commission
Okeechobee County Commissioners honored hospice at their Dec. 2 meeting. more
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Best defense against covid: 'Get vaccinated'
The first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant was identified in the United States on Dec. 1. more
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