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Heart disease doesn’t happen overnight — and neither does heart health. As we observe Heart Health Month this February ...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
UnitedHealthcare | 2/24/26 |
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People tend to move more when they have inviting, safe places to walk.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 2/20/26 |
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Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Dental Hygiene program will host its annual...
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Special to Hendry County News
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2/19/26
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the third Monday of every Month at 3 to 4 p.m. beginning March 16 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/18/26
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CLEWISTON – Free mental health services are available to Hendry County residents.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/26 |
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group from 3 to 4 p.m on the second Thursday of every month beginning March 12 ...
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By Alzheimer’s Association
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2/17/26
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Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/9/26
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Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course ...
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By Jerome Adams
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1/19/26
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All Florida Department of Health offices in Hendry and Glades County. DOH-Hendry/Glades will close...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/13/26
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The Florida Department of Health recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, observed ...
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News from DOH-Hendry/Glades
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1/13/26
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Almost every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions for many is to exercise more and eat healthier.
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 1/12/26 |
![Walking in a tree-filled park can help relieve stress, a new UF/IFAS study shows. Here is an image of a suspension bridge at the Hillsborough River State Park. [Photo courtesy Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260107-101901-e2a-UF%20trees%20stress%20feat%20UF%20pic.jpg)
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Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly alone ...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 1/7/26 |
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If securing health care coverage has felt challenging in the past, or if recent life changes have left you without a health plan ...
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By Claudia Amaya
UnitedHealthcare Regional VP, Individual & Family Plans and Hispanic Initiatives | 1/6/26 |
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Every January, millions set ambitious wellness resolutions only to abandon them within weeks.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 1/5/26 |
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the first and third Tuesday of every month beginning Feb. 3 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/19/25
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group the third Monday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most.
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By Dr. Nicole Brady
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Student Resources | 12/10/25 |
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group meeting on the second Monday of every month...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/8/25
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/6/25
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The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the over 3,300 local health departments ...
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News from NACCHO
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12/6/25
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