Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris...
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News from DCF
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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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February is Healthy Teen Relationship Month, and this annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy...
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2/29/24
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During February’s Children’s Dental Health Month, it’s an opportune time to talk about dental health...
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By Dr. Paul J. McConnell
Dental Director UnitedHealthcare | 2/20/24 |
Every day each person has a choice on how to shape the body through daily habit patterns.
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
Author | 2/15/24 |
Plans for the Hanley Foundation to provide a teen court in Glades County were discussed...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/14/24 |
The Brain Bus raises awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias...
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2/13/24
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Southwest Florida physicians and medical practices provided over $9 million in pro bono...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/12/24
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February is American Heart Month, a great time to start on the path to better heart health...
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By Dr. Joel Caschette
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare | 2/7/24 |
U.S. syphilis cases have reached highest levels since the 1950s, creating a critical public health need, according a report from the Centers for Disease Control released Jan. 30.
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News from the CDC
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2/2/24
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The first month of 2024 brought COVID-19 deaths to the counties around Lake Okeechobee.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/1/24
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The Florida Department of Health recorded 8,288 covid deaths in 2023 according to the online dashboard ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/4/24 |
Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?
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By Stan Popovich
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12/26/23
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It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family...
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By: Stan Popovich
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12/25/23
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Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual...
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By Stan Popovich
Author | 12/20/23 |
It’s considered the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be one of the most...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/6/23
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Okeechobee County reported an increase in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) the first week in December ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/6/23
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These wide-legged poses are an excellent “wake-up” call for the body.
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
Author | 12/6/23 |
The Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties would like to remind...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/21/23
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More than 5.8 million Floridians, or almost 40% of the population, live with a potentially...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/18/23
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