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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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When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care...
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By Kandi Pickard
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4/16/25
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Spring into health this season by refreshing your well-being routine and building healthier habits for the rest of the year.
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 4/16/25 |
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The virtual Alzheimer Association's Caregiver Support Group will meet the fourth Thursday of every month.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/11/25
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising understanding about alcohol misuse...
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By Healthy Humans, Hendry-Glades
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4/11/25
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Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding journeys - but it also comes with challenges...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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4/4/25
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In the first three months of 2025, the U.S. had more measles cases than in all of 2024.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/4/25 |
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As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new...
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News from Alzheimer's Association
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3/26/25
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Less than half of adults and less than one-in-five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount...
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News from American Heart Association
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3/25/25
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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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News from Alzheimer's Association
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3/24/25
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Spring break is just around the corner for many Floridians offering a chance to relax, explore, and spend more time with family. So, how do you make sure your vacation stays memorable for the right …
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Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 3/21/25 |
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Sniffles and sneezes are an inevitable part of growing up. But if your child has a lingering runny nose and cough...
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By Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 3/18/25 |
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Advocates are calling for $3 million in recurring state funding for the Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program...
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By American Cancer Society
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3/17/25
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There's a time change for the Alzheimer Association's Support Group, virtual, entitled "Alzheimer Association's Support Group...
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By Gary Metzger
Alzheimer's Association | 3/17/25 |
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) about one in every three people who have chicken pox will have shingles sometime in their lifetime.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/11/25 |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works to protect the U.S. from health threats by researching a range of pathogens …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/10/25 |
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The Boston Red Sox are proud to announce a partnership with Family Initiative, Inc. ...
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News from Boston Red Sox
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2/25/25
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A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has recently been in the news. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2025, measles cases have also …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/25/25 |
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In a landmark move to champion Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP) in all Florida public schools...
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News from American Heart Association
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2/25/25
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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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News from Alzheimer's Association
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2/24/25
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