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Health Care District of Palm Beach County welcomes new physicians

WebWEST PALM BEACH — The Health Care District of Palm Beach County proudly announces the addition of six accomplished physicians to its dedicated team of professionals. Dr. Jose Hernandez Garcia, Dr. Michael Zhang, Dr. Claudia Isabella Tussey, Dr. Joshua Adametz, Dr. Patrick J. Regan and Dr. Ana Bernard bring a wealth of …

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Health Care District announces delivery of its new Trauma Hawk

Web“The Health Care District’s aeromedical program has been a key component of Palm Beach County’s integrated trauma system for more than 30 years,” said Kenneth A. Scheppke, MD, FAEMS, Medical Director of the Health Care District’s aeromedical and ground transportation programs, as well as the Medical Director for Palm Beach County …

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Florida at high risk for COVID-19 South Central Florida Life

WebFlorida’s COVID-19 new case positivity rate remains high, at 20.7% for July 22-28, according to the Florida Department of Health. However, many people now use home tests, available free by mail from the U.S. government or for purchase at many grocery and drug stores.

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Hendry and Glades Counties now accepting appointments for …

WebHENDRY & GLADES COUNTIES — The Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties received a limited allotment of COVID-19 vaccines and will now accept appointments.

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Health Care District launches Prevent Falls PBC app to combat falls

WebWEST PALM BEACH — The Health Care District of Palm Beach County takes a significant stride in the battle against falls by launching its Prevent Falls PBC app. The app is designed to empower users with the tools they need to prevent falls and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Falls were the leading cause of traumatic injuries in Palm …

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Glades walk-ins and appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations and …

WebMOORE HAVEN — The Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven will accept walk-ins and those with an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations on Sunday, March 14, starting at 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Moderna vaccine) at the Glades County Training Center 1030 Industrial Drive, Moore Haven.

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Rural Health Day highlights challenges in Glades and Hendry County

WebA visit to a primary care provider is a first line of diagnosis, however for rural families, challenges remain. In Glades County in 2019, 72.4% of adults had a medical checkup in comparison to 78.8% statewide and 72.7% in Hendry County. Those disparities create an imbalance in residents potentially not taking proper care of their health and

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New medical center opens in Moore Haven South Central Florida …

WebMOORE HAVEN -- A new medical facility has opened in Moore Haven offering primary medical care for all ages, including preventative care, chronic disease management, sick visits, school physicals, Department of Transportation physicals and weight loss help. Johnson Riverside Family Practice is located at 43 Avenue J SW in …

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DOH Hendry and Glades welcomes new medical director

WebSpecial to the Lake Okeechobee News. HENDRY AND GLADES COUNTIES — The Health Departments in Hendry and Glades Counties welcome Dr. Nancy Witham as the new medical director. Dr. Witham has had a life-long interest in public health. She has been a resident of Southwest Florida since 1992 and established a small pediatric clinic …

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Health Care District enlists Initium Health for behavioral health

WebWEST PALM BEACH — As part of ongoing efforts to address unmet mental health and substance use disorder needs in Palm Beach County, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County has engaged Initium Health to conduct a behavioral health service delivery and feasibility study to improve access to crisis care and recovery services for …

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New integrative medical office opening soon in Okeechobee

WebOKEECHOBEE — A new medical practice is opening in Okeechobee, and it is like nothing we’ve seen before. Dr. Edward W. Pearson calls his practice an integrative practice, explaining they treat the whole body and the mind. Zen Medicine is located at 808 N. Parrott Avenue next to Glades AC. They treat a variety of ailments including:

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New family practice opens in LaBelle South Central Florida Life

WebWe want to offer greater access to quality health care,” Pacheco said. “Our goal is to not only provide greater access to quality health care but to ensure all of our patients feel listened to and cared for,” Luck added. Three Oaks Family Medicine is located at 825 E. Cowboy Way, Unit 102, LaBelle. Call 863-342-8437 or go to their

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Lakeshore Medical Center provides free COVID-19 Moderna …

WebOKEECHOBEE — Florida Community Health Centers will hold a free COVIC-19 Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lakeshore Medical Center, 1100 N. Parrott Ave. Moderna is the vaccine that will be provided. COVID-19 vaccine is for anyone 18 and over. RSVP by April 22. You must pre-register for the …

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Jennifer Hood named health officer & administrator for health

WebSome of her responsibilities over the last twenty years have included direct management and supervision of multi-disciplinary teams serving in a wide variety of health programs including clinical services in three locations between Hendry and Glades Counties, Communicable Disease Surveillance and Investigation, Tuberculosis, and School Health …

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COVID-19 vaccinations planned in Moore Haven Monday

WebMOORE HAVEN — The Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven will take WALK-INS and those with an appointment for first dose COVID-19 vaccinations of the Moderna vaccine on Monday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. (while supplies last!) at 1021 Healthpark Drive, Moore Haven, FL 33471. PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to …

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Glades County accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 Vaccinations

WebMOORE HAVEN — The Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven will accept walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (Moderna Vaccine).

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Events planned at Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center

WebThe Family Health and Safety Expo is planned for Jan. 28, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ag Venture is planned for Jan. 11 and Jan. 12, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon. The program is free to all Okeechobee County fourth graders, including public, private and home-schooled children. It provides an opportunity to learn about local agriculture.

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Health & Safety Expo draws crowd South Central Florida Life

WebOKEECHOBEE -- The barrel train was a hit at the Okeechobee Health & Safety Expo on Jan. 27. OKEECHOBEE — Thousands of people visited the 2024 Health & Safety Expo at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 27. The event included safety displays, first responder vehicles, entertainment, a foam zone, Touch A Truck …

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Dr. Mark Roh joins Lee Health as chief physician executive of …

WebFORT MYERS — With more than 35 years of medical leadership experience in cancer care, Dr. Mark Roh was recruited to serve as Lee Health’s new chief physician executive of oncology services.

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