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Healthier Glades provides 'mini grants'
Healthier Glades , a  Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together  initiative, proudly marked six years of empowering the Glades community through … more
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PBC Commission unanimously approves $10 million for Crisis Center
Designed to be a gold standard in psychiatric and clinical care, the Crisis Center will focus on... more
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DCF helps Florida families thrive in 2024
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the continued successes... more
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You can prepare and eat healthy meals during the holidays, by following some simples steps and sometimes by swapping one ingredient for another, say UF/IFAS experts. Moderation is always the key, they say.
Let moderation serve as your mantra as you savor healthy foods during the holidays
During the holiday season, you’re often surrounded by a tempting array of foods – from hearty entrees... more
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Food donations can focus on nutrition, not just hunger
Food donations are on the minds of many people, especially around the holidays, as collection drives pop up.... more
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Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS, is the new Associate Chief of Staff for Surgery for the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) effective November 18, 2024.   
West Palm Beach VA announces new chief of staff for surgery
The West Palm Beach VA Health Care System (WPBVAHCS) announces the appointment of Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS... more
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Toss lukewarm leftovers, UF/IFAS food safety expert warns
Thanksgiving football is tempting, but don’t let the leftovers linger too long this holiday season. more
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Mini-grant applications open for health-boosting community projects
Applications are open through Nov. 30 for Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Martin and St. Lucie County-based organizations... more
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Help families cope with mental stress during the holidays
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many of us feel a mix of excitement and stress. more
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FDOH urges all to avoid floodwaters and prevent exposure to bacteria
The Florida Department of Health (Department) urges residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters and prevent... more
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Dr. Troy Shell-Masouras
Can (and should) women work while undergoing breast cancer treatment?
One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. more
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TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers due to hurricane
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 51 Florida counties may receive... more
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Florida Community Health Centers has data security incident
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (“FCHC”) recently experienced a data security incident... more
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Community Health Centers among Top 10% Nationally for sixth year in a row
For the sixth year running, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s community... more
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Don’t Wait! – Start Planning Medicare Coverage at 64
If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2024, a record 4.1 million Americans are expected to... more
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What women need to know about the first-ever pill for postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth are often celebrated as incredible, remarkable events in a woman’s life. more
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This CDC map from July 29 shows the presence of covid virus based on wastewater testing data. States in the darkest color have the highest covid risk. [Map courtesy CDC]
Wastewater testing shows high rate of covid virus in Florida
CDC monitoring of wastewater data shows Florida is one of the states with “very high” risk of covid infection. more
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American Heart Association encourages people to get active with help from their pets
Here are four ways pets can positively impact the health of their humans: more
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Lakeside Medical Center graduates 12th class of family medicine residents
Lakeside Medical Center, recently graduated five new physicians. more
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FDOH tracks COVID-19 deaths
For the first six months of 2024, the state reported 2,975 COVID-19 deaths. Seven of those deaths were in Okeechobee County. more
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