Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Dental Hygiene program will host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day from 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday, March 1...
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Special to Hendry County News
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2/21/25
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The Brain Bus raises awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and addresses the benefits of early detection...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/21/25
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Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/19/25
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It is estimated that 1 out of 2 people in the United States will develop cancer in their lifetime.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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2/18/25
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February serves as American Heart Month, providing an opportune time to...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 2/18/25 |
Alzheimer Association’s in-person Brain Bus will be at the Swamp Cabbage Festival on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23.
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News from Alzheimer Association
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2/12/25
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Friday was National #WearRedDay ! At HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and our larger HCA Healthcare network...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/10/25
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Did you know your child’s smile could be the key to better grades and more confidence in the classroom?
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By Douglas B. Keck
dental director, Healthcare Network | 2/9/25 |
For over 100 years, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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2/7/25
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On Feb. 4, the Florida Department of Health and Department of Children and Families announced additional...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/7/25
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Salmonella might seem like a mild inconvenience to some, but for sensitive groups, it can prove dangerous or deadly.
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 2/4/25 |
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect...
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By Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 2/4/25 |
In the spirit of the holiday season, Boldin Community Impact, Glorious Holiness Church, and special contributors...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/3/25
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Residents living in and around LaBelle can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and ...
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News by Life Line Screening
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1/31/25
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The 18th Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo/Touch-A-Truck Event wrapped up another great year.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/29/25
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Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/24/25
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January is often a time for new beginnings, resolutions, and aspirations. For many families, it means...
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By Sky Beard
No Kid Hungry | 1/22/25 |
Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance...
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News from Alzheimer Association
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1/21/25
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The 2025 Health and Safety Expo and Touch a Truck are this weekend!
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By Chuck Akers
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1/21/25
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Healthier Glades, a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together initiative, proudly marked six years...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/17/25
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