As more Baby Boomers approach or exceed age 65, they are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease...
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By Dr. Joel Cashette
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Medicare and Retirement | 6/18/24 |
No one knows how Horatio Leon, Jr., fell off a Chicago sidewalk into Lake Michigan in 2018, ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Hendry County News | 6/14/24 |
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 12 Florida counties may receive...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/14/24
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In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Hendry County News | 6/14/24 |
The Department of Health in LaBelle, 1140 Pratt Blvd., will provided free and confidential HIV testing
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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6/11/24
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Men’s Health Month is a time to raise awareness and educate men, boys and their loved ones about their health...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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6/10/24
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Summer is here and so are the high temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/3/24
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In Florida, it is estimated that over 2.8 million adults are living with a mental health condition.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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5/28/24
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DOH-Hendry advises residents and visitors to take the following precautions: ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/21/24
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Nationally, stroke is a leading cause of death. Recognizing a stroke quickly can be lifesaving...
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News from Florida Department of Health
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5/13/24
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Leaders from across the state joined together to highlight the considerable strides Florida...
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News from Florida Department of Children and Families
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5/6/24
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More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year, according to the...
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By Chris Hansen
CEO of Child Care of Southwest Florida | 5/6/24 |
The Glades area south of Lake Okeechobee enjoys some of the best air quality in the country...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/1/24
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Hendry County is considering using its share of a settlement funding from the Florida ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 4/15/24 |
Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades announces free in-person Mental Health First Aid training sessions...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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4/4/24
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Learn how to support family, friends, and neighbors with a mental health first aid course.
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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3/26/24
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Join the virtual Caregiver Support Group provided by the Alzheimer Association on the first Thursday...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/22/24
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Residents living in and around the Labelle, Florida can learn about their risk...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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3/22/24
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According to the Florida Department of Health, the state has reported 1,958 covid deaths so far for 2024 …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/19/24
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Alzheimer Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the second Wednesday of every month....
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/19/24
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