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Blood mobile visits planned for April
The OneBlood bloodmobile will visit Okeechobee on the following days: more
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The One Blood bloodmobile makes regular visits to Okeechobee.
Blood mobile visits planned
OKEECHOBEE -- The OneBlood bloodmobile will visit Okeechobee in March. more
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Chickenpox leaves victims at risk for shingles
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) about one in every three people who have chicken pox will have shingles sometime in their lifetime. more
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Changes at the CDC could impact public health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works to protect the U.S. from health threats by researching a range of pathogens … more
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The One Blood bloodmobile makes regular visits to Okeechobee.
Bloodmobile to visit Okeechobee
One Blood  is proud to announce that Okeechobee will be a prime blood donation site the whole month of March.  more
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Rentz leads movement to improve women’s heart health
Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women. more
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Doctor checking patient's heartbeat by stethoscope at hospital
Is your family at risk for measles?
A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has recently been in the news. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2025, measles cases have also … more
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Cardiac emergency plans proposed for schools
In a landmark move to champion Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP) in all Florida public schools... more
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Alzheimer Association’s virtual Brain Bus stop on March 25
The Brain Bus raises awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and addresses the benefits of early detection... more
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Alzheimer Association’s virtual Brain Bus stop: 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
The Brain Bus raises awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and addresses the benefits of early detection... more
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Alzheimer's Association holds virtual events for caregivers
Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants... more
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Consider 5 healthy lifestyle habits during American Heart Month
February serves as American Heart Month, providing an opportune time to... more
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Friday was National #WearRedDay! At HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and our larger HCA Healthcare network, our colleagues are wearing red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease to help save lives. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women. Understanding your personal risk level for heart disease is key to preventing cardiac issues. Try our free, confidential health risk assessment to learn more about your heart health: https://bit.ly/4gv4RUa
Hospital employees wear red to raise awareness for heart disease
Friday was National #WearRedDay ! At HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and our larger HCA Healthcare network... more
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FDOH and DCF offer new parenting resources
On Feb. 4, the Florida Department of Health and Department of Children and Families announced additional... more
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UF/IFAS researchers take step toward creating Salmonella vaccine
Salmonella might seem like a mild inconvenience to some, but for sensitive groups, it can prove dangerous or deadly. more
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Respondents indicated their willingness to pay for yogurt featuring these four labels. [UF/FIAS]
Nutrition labels meant to promote healthy eating could discourage purchases
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Health and Safety Expo was held Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
18th annual Health and Safety Expo and Touch a Truck a resounding success
The 18th Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo/Touch-A-Truck Event wrapped up another great year. more
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Alzheimer Association's Caregiver Support Group to hold virtual meetings
Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance... more
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Child hunger should not become the norm in Florida
January is often a time for new beginnings, resolutions, and aspirations. For many families, it means... more
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Alzheimer Association will hold virtual Caregiver Support Group meetings
Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance... more
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