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Hand and Stone in Apopka cutting ribbon in February
Situated at 600 Hunt Club Boulevard in the popular Hunt Club Corners Plaza, Hand & Stone of Apopka is another clear sign of the brand’s ongoing mission to make wellness, relaxation, and self-care accessible to more communities. more
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Florida schools struggle to fund mental health services amid growing demand
Currently, Florida schools are reimbursed for mental health services using outdated data from 1997. Thomas argued it is a mismatch between what schools are reimbursed and the real cost of services today. more
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Medicaid cuts could devastate rural Florida, affecting children
The report reveals that rural Floridians face unique challenges, including provider shortages, long commutes, and limited connectivity, all of which make accessing healthcare more difficult. more
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Fletcher Williams at the intersection in Bradenton, Florida, where he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle.
3 Crashes in 13 Months: This Bradenton bicyclist has to risk his life just to go to work
Fletcher Williams was on his bicycle returning from work at 6:30 a.m., traveling westbound on 57th Avenue. He proceeded into the crosswalk with a walk signal, where he was immediately struck by a car turning right. more
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Groceries at a Target store.
755,000 kids didn’t have enough food during past two summers, report finds
The report published Monday urges state lawmakers to opt into SUN Bucks, a federal summer program that gives low-income families financial assistance for food. more
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Jessica M. Rodriguez is the newly appointed manager of the Orange County Medical Clinic.
Jessica M. Rodriguez, champion of health and community, appointed Orange County Medical Clinic Manager
Rodriguez will strive to accomplish these goals through increased community outreach, collaborative partnerships, and grants to expand services and comprehensive care through preventative measures. more
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The mythology of extracting wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth are just your third molars. They are just the last tooth to erupt, and often, our mouths do not have enough space to accommodate them. They are no different than the rest of your teeth. more
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Hope CommUnity Center opening a food pantry in Apopka
Guided by its slogan "Filled with Hope," HCC wants to ensure every individual has access to food in a welcoming and supportive environment. more
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Pet owners, too, are starting to become concerned about the side effects of vaccines. Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images
Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
Vaccines also provide essential protections for our nonhuman companions, including the most common pets: dogs and cats. more
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Orange and Seminole Counties see historic decline in overdose deaths
While encouraging, leaders caution against complacency. Overdose deaths remain two to three times higher than a decade ago, fueled by the rise of fentanyl. more
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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: National Jewish Health registered nurse Lindsay Waldman, left, prepares to administer a pediatric COVID vaccine to Emma Waas, 5, as her father, Andy Waas, comforts her on November 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for the 28 million children aged 5-11 years old. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Federal officials warn Florida over KidCare battle
Florida KidCare is a Medicaid expansion program for children aged 5-18 whose families earn too much to qualify for the traditional Medicaid program. more
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Research into how to quit vaping is still in its infancy.
Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
On Jan. 8, 2025, a team of specialists on tobacco use and health policy published a report that draws together the available scientific evidence on how best to support people to quit vaping nicotine. more
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Filling Medical Form, document, stethoscope
Florida leads the nation (again) in Obamacare enrollment
Nationally, CMS reports that 23.6 million people enrolled for 2025 coverage, including 3.2 million new consumers. Total enrollment is record-breaking, CMS said in a statement. more
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Cold weather conditions keep shelters in Apopka and Orange County open
With forecasts predicting potential bouts of chilly conditions, these shelters are crucial in ensuring that vulnerable residents have access to a safe refuge. more
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DOH-Orange recognizes National Radon Action Month  
January is National Radon Action Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents to protect their homes and families from radon exposure. more
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Developing Story: Apopka church is opening its doors as a cold-weather shelter
First Presbyterian Church of Apopka/One Family Church is opening its doors on nights this week for residents who are unsheltered or without heat from 7pm-7am on days with sustained temperatures below 40 degrees on a trial basis. more
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Report: 18 of 20 surveyed adult day care centers weren't compliant
The state said that at least 12 of the centers scrutinized were impacted by the devastation of Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022. more
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This year, Florida community health centers took on more than medicine
The back-to-back blows of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton left the region reeling, testing the resilience and adaptability of healthcare providers. more
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In the battle for street safety, crossing guards are on the front lines.
Keeping kids safe... one cone at a time
Despite being sheathed in reflective gear and stationed in what should be the safest part of the street, Streetsblog reported that as many as 73 crossing guards were struck between 2012 and 2022 in New York City. more
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Approaching your regular day with a new mindset can send you in an interesting direction.
Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting
While you may not be able to escape the grind, you can transform it. The latest psychological research on the good life points the way. Shifting your mindset can make your day-to-day more interesting and create psychological richness within your life. more
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Unhoused Lewiston. Maine, residents huddle for the evening at the city’s new warming center.
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
Advocates both believe homeless shelters can be a short-term solution to enforcing the camping ban since most agree that being outside, especially in Maine winters, is the worst-case scenario. more
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Staying on track with exercise goals can be hard without a plan to deal with stressors that get in the way.
How to increase your chances of sticking with your resolutions
People often have not explored their reasons for changing or how ready they are. They also may not have come up with a plan. They may not realize how hard it is to change their behavior. more
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More often than not, the best-laid plans for the new year go awry.
The best way to follow through on your New Year’s resolution? Make an ‘old year’s resolution’
If research on habit change is any indication, only about half of New Year’s resolutions are likely to make it out of January, much less last a lifetime. more
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Expectations of perfection on special occasions can add to the normal stress of parenting.
Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season
In the real world, parents are juggling more activities than candles on the menorah after eight nights of Hanukkah. more
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Teresa Sawyer is pictured here with Joe Chessa and Mike McFadden from the Knights of Columbus.
The Above and Beyond Pregnancy Center in Apopka receives large donation from local nonprofits
"We are so thankful to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka, and the Knights of Columbus who just did a 'daily bread' bank drive and raised $5,000 for us, plus donated close to $6,000-worth of brand new baby items." more
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