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HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Brian...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/10/26
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold virtual Caregiver Support Group meetings the third Thursday of every month ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/5/26
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Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) welcomed Tommy Griffin, Field Representative for Congressman Scott Franklin ...
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By Florida Community Health Centers
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2/26/26
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Teen dating violence is preventable and often stems from a desire to control the other person’s behavior.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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2/25/26
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When we think about oral health, most of us picture a bright smile, fresh breath, and fewer cavities.
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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2/25/26
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Heart disease doesn’t happen overnight — and neither does heart health. As we observe Heart Health Month this February ...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
UnitedHealthcare | 2/24/26 |
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As of the Feb. 10 meeting of the Okeechobee County School Board, 12 students...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/23/26 |
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People tend to move more when they have inviting, safe places to walk.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 2/20/26 |
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Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Dental Hygiene program will host its annual...
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Special to Hendry County News
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2/19/26
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the third Monday of every Month at 3 to 4 p.m. beginning March 16 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/18/26
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At the last few school board meetings a trend seemed to appear. Four students were recommended for expulsion...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/18/26 |
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CLEWISTON – Free mental health services are available to Hendry County residents.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/26 |
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group from 3 to 4 p.m on the second Thursday of every month beginning March 12 ...
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By Alzheimer’s Association
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2/17/26
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The 19th 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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2/12/26
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The Florida Department of Health office in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) will close on Monday...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/12/26
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The signs of crisis are all around us. To that end, the Okeechobee community has a goal to educate and empower...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/10/26
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Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being.
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By Dr. Paul McConnell
National Dental Director UnitedHealthcare Dental | 2/9/26 |
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Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/9/26
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![GLADES COUNTY - On Feb. 5, FDEP sampled an algal bloom in the Caloosahatchee Drive Canal in Glades County. [Photo courtesy FDEP]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260206-120953-182-algae%20bloom%20in%20canal%20in%20glades%20county%20photo%20by%20fdep.jpg)
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The Florida Department of Health in Glades County (DOH-Glades) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins ...
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By DOH-Glades
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2/6/26
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American Heart Month, celebrated every February, raises awareness for how individuals can lower their risk of heart disease ...
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By American Heart Association
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2/3/26
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