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Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention ...
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Florida Department of Children and Families
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9/30/26
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![The Aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small, dark mosquito with white markings known for spreading diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20250806-140042-516-mosquitoes%20and%20plants%205.jpg)
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Florida Department of Health is reminding Floridians that mosquitoes can carry disease. Practice mosquito bite prevention and control to prevent the spread of these illnesses.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/29/26
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Medicare's prescription drug benefit, also known as "Part D," has undergone major changes that could save seniors hundreds or even thousands of dollars on prescriptions.
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By Marvell Adams, Jr.
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9/25/26
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When someone is diagnosed with a chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease, one of the recommendations...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 9/23/26 |
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For many people, aging in place means more than staying at the same address. It means having the choice to live safely and independently ...
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By Dr. Joel Caschette
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Plans of Florida | 9/15/26 |
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Summer and fall are peak travel seasons for many older adults – whether that means soaking up the sunshine, visiting loved ones or finding a cooler place to unwind. With a little preparation, your …
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By: Dr. Joel Caschette
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Plans of Florida | 8/11/26 |
![Karla Shelnutt, UF/IFAS professor and associate dean of UF/IFAS Extension Engagement cutting vegetables with her daughters in a kitchen practicing meal prep. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260727-105627-704-UF%20school%20lunches%20feat.jpg)
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While summer is still in full swing, signs of the new school year are already here.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 7/27/26 |
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As part of National Health Center Week, August 2–8, Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) will honor five decades of ...
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By Florida Community Health Centers
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7/22/26
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Many people consider insect bites to be nothing more than an itchy inconvenience.
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Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 7/20/26 |
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By mid-summer, many families are feeling the shift. Bedtime is later, screens are on longer, siblings may be fighting more, and kids may be bouncing ...
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By Boys Town South Florida
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7/15/26
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As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines
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Rhonda L. Randall, D.O.
UnitedHealthcare | 7/13/26 |
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Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside.
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare | 6/29/26 |
![In 2025, the Florida Autism License Plate Program, administered by Arc Broward, awarded $158,000 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations across the state, bringing direct services to 2,500 individuals with autism and related disabilities. [Photo courtesy Florida Autism Grants Council]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260625-114848-98a-FL%20Autism%20license%20plats%20feat.jpg)
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Beginning July 1, Florida nonprofit organizations that deliver direct services to individuals with autism and related disabilities ...
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News from Autism Services Grants Council
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6/25/26
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Summer means long days outside, from camp drop-offs and neighborhood bike rides to pool time...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 6/23/26 |
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Tobacco Free Florida’s new “How to Quit” initiative will launch during the 18th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week.
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By Tobacco Free Florida
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6/16/26
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As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being.
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By Dr. Joel Caschette
UnitedHealthcare | 6/15/26 |
![Dr. Aneglica Ahrens is the lead author of the study and UF/IFAS assistant research scientist in microbiology. [Photo courtesy Angelica Ahrens]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260611-103404-206-he%20obesity.jpg)
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Clues to who may develop obesity later in life can be found within the first year after birth, according to new long-term ...
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By Jamie Groh
UF/IFAS | 6/11/26 |
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In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often one of the first things people sacrifice.
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By Lori Wiggins
UF/IFAS | 6/9/26 |
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When summer hits, life seems to speed up for many individuals. School ends, celebrations pile up, travel increases...
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By Angelika Keene
UF/IFAS | 6/9/26 |
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Family caregivers can often get paid to provide home care services for a loved one under their state Medicaid program. Eligibility rules and services can vary greatly by state.
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6/8/26
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