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DOH-Okeechobee office to close in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Florida Department of Health office in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) will close on Monday... more
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Affordable health screenings coming to Okeechobee
Residents living in and around the Okeechobee, Florida can learn about their risk for cardiovascular... more
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Biden FDA moves to ban toxic Red Dye No. 3 in food products
In a significant move to protect public health, the Biden Food and Drug Administration announced... more
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Healthier Glades provides 'mini grants'
Healthier Glades , a  Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together  initiative, proudly marked six years of empowering the Glades community through … more
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Breastfeeding classes to be held in Hendry County
Milky Way Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Resources will be offering breastfeeding classes... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Cows exit the milking parlor.
USDA testing milk for bird flu
On Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)... more
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Prevent & screen: What you need to know about cervical cancer
Each January, we observe Cervical Health Awareness Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness... more
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PBC Commission unanimously approves $10 million for Crisis Center
Designed to be a gold standard in psychiatric and clinical care, the Crisis Center will focus on... more
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DCF helps Florida families thrive in 2024
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the continued successes... more
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DCF helps Florida families thrive in 2024
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the continued successes... more
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Blood donations critical in fight against cancer
The road to recovery for cancer patients can be a long and challenging journey, requiring not only medical treatments... more
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Bird flu found in chickens, cows and cats
Bird flu continues to be a problem for poultry farms in the United States, and has spread to some cattle, big cats and humans. more
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Alzheimer's Association offers advice for taking care of our brains and bodies
Learn about science-based recommendations for taking care of our brains and bodies which research... more
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DOH-Okeechobee office closes in Observance of Upcoming Holidays
The Florida Department of Health office in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) will be closed on the following dates: more
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You can prepare and eat healthy meals during the holidays, by following some simples steps and sometimes by swapping one ingredient for another, say UF/IFAS experts. Moderation is always the key, they say.
Let moderation serve as your mantra as you savor healthy foods during the holidays
During the holiday season, you’re often surrounded by a tempting array of foods – from hearty entrees... more
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Can teen athletes stay a step ahead of torn ACLs?
I can always tell when school sports are back in full swing by the steady stream of athletes who limp into my office with torn ACLs. more
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Doctor checking patient's heartbeat by stethoscope at hospital
Man claims mother admitted to ICU after ozone therapy
After his mother nearly died following an ozone treatment, an Okeechobee man said he is left feeling relief and anger. more
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Food donations can focus on nutrition, not just hunger
Food donations are on the minds of many people, especially around the holidays, as collection drives pop up.... more
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Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS, is the new Associate Chief of Staff for Surgery for the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) effective November 18, 2024.   
West Palm Beach VA announces new chief of staff for surgery
The West Palm Beach VA Health Care System (WPBVAHCS) announces the appointment of Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS... more
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Visit The Brain Bus at the Christmas Festival Dec. 14
The Brain Bus will be at Okeechobee Main Street - Flagler Park 55 SE 3rd Ave., during the 2024 Christmas Festival and Parade more
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