![Agnes Palmer, CFRE, Executive Director of Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation. [Courtesy photo]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260519-141053-652-Hospice%20Agnes%20Palmer.jpg)
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Treasure Coast Hospice has named Agnes Palmer, CFRE, as Executive Director of Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation.
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By Treasure Coast Hospice
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5/19/26
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The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory ...
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By DOH-St. Lucie
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5/15/26
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![Designed in an L-shaped layout, the new 20,785-square-foot facility houses pediatrics, dental and social services under one roof. One side of the building is dedicated to family dental care including 16 dental operatories, two X-ray rooms, a sterilization area and a laboratory.[Photo courtesy Stevens Construction]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260511-132132-023-LaBelle%20Family%20Health%20Centers%20feat.jpg)
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Stevens Construction has completed construction of Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida’s newest location, located at 169 W Hickpochee Ave. in LaBelle ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/11/26
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group meeting on the second...
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By Alzheimer’s Association
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5/7/26
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The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month ...
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By DOH-Okeechobee
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5/7/26
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Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE), a nonprofit dedicated to providing free and affordable mental health support ...
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News from Crisis Prevention & Empowermen
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5/7/26
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![OKEECHOBEE –– The City of Okeechobee officially proclaimed May 6–12 as Nurses Week, recognizing the extraordinary dedication and impact of nurses at HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital. Pictured left to right: CEO Alex Masmela, Johnna Wynn, Jennifer Prescott, Thresa Starnes, Careem Searchwell, Becky McKee, Dorothy Watson (CNO), Gail Prather, and Mayor Dowling Watford. [Photo courtesy HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260506-135431-53c-Nurses%20Week%20feat.jpg)
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The City of Okeechobee officially proclaimed May 6–12 as Nurses Week, recognizing the extraordinary dedication ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/6/26
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Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students...
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By Dr. Nicole Brady
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Student Resources | 5/5/26 |
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Today, many military firefighters face a quieter, long-term threat: cancer. Research shows these veterans experience higher rates of several cancer ...
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By Cristina Johnson
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5/1/26
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Pregnancy and the months after birth can be exciting, but raise a lot of questions.
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Answered By: Dr. Jamira Duffy,
Family Medicine Physician, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida | 4/28/26 |
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During the April 21 Okeechobee City Council meeting, HCA Raulerson Hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer, Alex Masmela was introduced and told the council members a little bit about …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/27/26 |
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Alzheimer’s Association offers a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. beginning May 19 ...
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By Alzheimer’s Associatio
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4/23/26
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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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Every spring, they prepare to overrun our state and test our resources and patience.
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By Florida Mosquito Control Association
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4/21/26
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Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects millions of people across the country.
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 4/20/26 |
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The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
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By DOH-St. Lucie
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4/20/26
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Every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. Some children talk early, others take more time.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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4/16/26
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Life is full of change. Some changes are exciting, while others can create pressure, worry or uncertainty. Stress is a normal response ...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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4/16/26
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Extreme heat is arriving earlier in the year, underscoring the urgent need for individuals and communities to be fully prepared
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a long-overdue reset in federal nutrition advice.
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By Jeff Volek, PhD
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4/16/26
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April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross is encouraging pet owners across South Florida...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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