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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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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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April is National Autism Awareness Month, and who better to discuss autism than the parents of an autistic child?
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 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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![Sandy Thomas hosted a party for her friends so they could help her shave her head during her battle with breast cancer. She explained she did not want her hair to fall out little by little..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News/]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20250410-091850-10c-Friends%20support%203.jpg)
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Rather than wait for her hair to fall out on its own, a Buckhead Ridge woman hosted a get-together last Saturday for her friends...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/10/25 |
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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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Treasure Coast Hospice will distribute advance care planning materials at the Okeechobee Public Library on April 16.
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News from Treasure Coast Hospice
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4/2/25
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The Alzheimer Association’s Brain Bus will be at the Market on Park located at Downtown Flagler Park...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/31/25
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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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Advocates called for $3 million in recurring state funding for the Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer...
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News from American Cancer Society
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3/19/25
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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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Residents living in and around Okeechobee can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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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 |