The Apopka Voice logo

Nesta proposes Apopka government restructuring; former campaign manager expresses interest in chief of staff role

Log in
Health
Sort by: Featured Most recent
765 results total, viewing 626 - 650
Photo Caption
The importance of seeing an Orthodontist for Clear Aligner treatment
Aligners have been around now for about 30 years. Much longer than most people think. But it's only become a more effective option than braces in the last five years. more
|
Photo Caption
Fight the Bite: Orange County prepared for Mosquito Season
With the hot, rainy afternoons upon us, residents should take comfort in the fact that Orange County Mosquito Control is working to keep mosquito populations manageable. more
|
Photo Caption
Topaz Clinical Research in Apopka currently recruiting children and adolescents ages 6-17 for a clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rimegepant for the acute treatment of migraine
The World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses, which occurs in approximately four to 11 percent of elementary school-aged children and eight to 15 percent of high school-aged adolescents. more
|
Photo Caption
August 6th is deadline for FDOH immunizations in Orange County
This Saturday, August 6th, is the last day of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County’s FREE school immunizations EVENT for Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) children … more
|
The Community Health Center in Apopka is located at 225 East 7th Street.
Community Health Centers offers free COVID-19 vaccines for children
Community Health Centers is currently offering COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months to five years in Apopka, and Orange County. more
|
The monkeypox virus, shown in this illustration, can be transmitted through close contact between people.
Florida Department of Health in Orange County responds to Monkeypox outbreak
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is responding to the monkeypox outbreak. There are cases of monkeypox in at least 43 states and Washington DC. more
|
Photo Caption
Florida Nonprofit helps children cope with prolonged grief
New Hope for Kids in Maitland runs a program designed to bring hope and healing to children and families suffering from grief, for as long as they need. more
|
Monkeypox virus
Florida closing in on 400 monkeypox cases, mostly in large urban enclaves
Data from the Florida Department of Health show monkeypox cases in 17 counties — roughly a quarter of the 67 counties in Florida. more
|
Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step – not a reason for panic
As a global health expert who specializes in infectious disease epidemiology, I do not think that most people need to be worried about monkeypox. This decision by the WHO, though it may sound ominous, is not a sign of bad things to come. more
|
AdventHealth named top hospital in Central Florida
AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized as a 2022-2023 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was rated the No. 1 hospital in the Orlando metro area. more
|
Photo Caption
5 Easy Stretches for Seniors with Back Pain
Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor’s office visits, accounting for more than 28 million visits in 2010.  Here are five easy stretches to reduce back pain in seniors.  more
|
Monkeypox virus
Monkeypox now a public health emergency of international concern; Florida cases rank 3rd in the US
Florida ranks third in the list of states, with 247 monkeypox cases, according to a nationwide map from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more
|
Without obvious signs of contamination like the mold in this jam, consumers use expiration dates to decide whether to keep or throw away food.
Food expiration dates don’t have much science behind them – a food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat
Avoiding unseen food hazards is the reason people often check the dates on food packaging. And printed with the month and year is often one of a dizzying array of phrases. more
|
Photo Caption
Orange County Health Department announces hepatitis outbreak
World Hepatitis Day is July 28th and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County seeks to increase awareness about viral hepatitis, which impacts the lives of 354 million people worldwide. more
|
Monkeypox virus.
Monkeypox outbreak: Cases climb to 180 in Florida; federal health officials expand testing through labs
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been shipping its orthopoxvirus tests to major commercial laboratories across the nation. more
|
Community health centers calling for added protections against drug manufacturers
Community health centers are calling on state and federal lawmakers for added protections against drug manufacturers for drastically cutting them out of a federal drug discount program. more
|
Photo Caption
How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes – lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter. more
|
Florida linked to the bulk of cases in Listeria outbreak, according to the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring Listeria infections across the nation, with 23 cases across 10 states, including one death in Illinois and 22 hospitalizations. more
|
Photo Caption
Sparklers: Florida Doctors Warn Against “Kid-Friendly Fireworks”
If you’re planning on lighting sparklers this Fourth of July, believing they are among the safest fireworks, think again. Doctors with HCA Florida Healthcare say they are actually among the most dangerous. more
|
Photo Caption
Central Florida's heatwave puts area farmworkers' health in danger
Summer temperatures in the area are already posing a health threat to farmworkers and agricultural workers who work in local nurseries, tree farms, and greenhouses around the Central Florida area and … more
|
Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options
While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. more
|
Photo Caption
Bellies, Babies and Beyond: DOH-Orange offers classes for moms and dads this summer
From parenting to baby basics to childbirth, these classes are free and some are held virtually, while others are held in person this summer in Orange County.   more
|
Photo Caption
Americans are really struggling with medical debt
In the United States, 41% of American adults carry medical debt, according to research from Kaiser Health News and National Public Radio. more
|
Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis.
At least seven deaths in Florida from meningococcal disease; one of the worst outbreaks in US history
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported at least seven deaths among gay and bisexual men from the serious meningococcal disease outbreak in Florida and at least 24 cases of the disease. more
|
Photo Caption
Committees, workshops and commissions are great, but action is better
Call it growing pains, or a need to manage its growth, but there are issues that could thwart Apopka's success if not dealt with soon. more
|
« Prev | 1 … 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 … 31 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 5 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

© Copyright 2026 The Apopka Voice Terms of Use
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions