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May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, and skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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5/16/25
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Reggie D. Ford was the guest speaker at the Mental Health Awareness Luncheon held May 14 at the Okeechobee County Civic Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20250514-150901-8b3-Reggie%20Ford.jpg)
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Two speakers at the May 14 Mental Health Awareness Luncheon had personal stories to share.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/14/25 |
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Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that infants exclusively breastfeed during their first six months of life...
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By Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 5/12/25 |
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TedX Speaker and Bestselling Author Reggie D. Ford to Share his Inspirational Message for Uniting Belle Glade Front-Line Responders and Community Leaders for Mental Health
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/12/25
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Alzheimer Association’s “Health Fair/Awareness” Brain Bus will stop at the Harry Chapin Food Bank distribution on May 28...
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News from Alzheimer's Association
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5/9/25
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The Glades County Tobacco Free Partnership Quarterly Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 3:30 p.m.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/7/25
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The Leapfrog Group is an independent, national watchdog organization that advocates for health care transparency and safety.
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News from HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
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5/7/25
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Residents living in and around Okeechobee can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease...
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News by Life Line Screening
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5/7/25
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If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind after a long day or shared cocktails with friends...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 5/6/25 |
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HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital recently joined forces with the United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties...
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News from HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
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4/30/25
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![Air monitoring devices were placed at six sites: Site A was on the site of a commerical sugar cane operation. Site B was in an urban center. Site C was in a residential area, adjacent to a school, Site D was in a rural residential area, adjacent to farm land. Site E was in an urban center. Site f was near a residential road. [Art courtesy Tuskegee University]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20250430-123115-cec-monitoring%20sites.jpg)
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Saharan dust, agricultural field dust and automobile exhaust are among the primary sources of air pollution in the Glades ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/25 |
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AI tools hold great potential for improving behavioral health care. It can aid in faster, more accurate diagnoses...
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By Ashley Newton
Centerstone | 4/30/25 |
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Representatives from U.S. Sugar, the Sugar Express, and Autism Speaks coordinated a “Raisin’ Cane” train ride.
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News from U.S. Sugar
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4/29/25
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How many lives have you saved lately? A single blood donation may save up to three lives.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/28/25
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Tampa General Hospital and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County will welcome community leaders and residents of the Glades...
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News from Health Care District of Palm Beach County
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4/25/25
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OKEECHOBEE – “Care – Lead – Inspire – Repeat” is the theme for National Nurses Week.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/25/25 |
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The WeCare program run by United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades had more than 2,300 pro bono...
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News from United Way
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4/23/25
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A 4-year-old boy was brought to Raulerson Hospital after nearly drowning in a swimming pool.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/21/25 |
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When a deputy called to tell a man he was trespassed from HCA Raulerson Hospital...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/21/25 |
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The Florida Department of Health is warning residents to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wild and stray animals.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/18/25
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