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Police have seen a surge in DUI cases; here's why
In many states, Florida among them, police have seen a rise in DUI arrests. This may seem like a minor problem, but the damage caused by drunk drivers can ruin people's lives. more
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BA.2, one of three main omicron sublineages, is sweeping the world.
What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US?
BA.2 is the latest subvariant of omicron, the dominant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. While the origin of BA.2 is still unclear, it has quickly become the dominant strain in many countries, including India, Denmark and South Africa. more
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Farm Share distributing food to South Apopka residents
Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofit organizations and the state’s largest food bank, is distributing food to food-insecure residents of South Apopka. more
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Dental Emergencies: Knowing what to do can lessen the trauma
Once I became a pediatric dentist, I started seeing an increasing number of children coming to the office for emergencies following an accident or trauma. Here are key tips to help should you find you, or your child facing one of these issues. more
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Dr. Raul Pino, Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.
Dr. Raul Pino, Orange County Health Director, returns from administrative leave
Dr. Raul Pino, the Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, has been reinstated from administrative leave by the Florida Department of Health. more
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank receives $300,000 grant from Florida Blue
Second Harvest Food Bank received a $300,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to expand hunger relief efforts for training local health care providers to screen patients for risk factors that could indicate food insecurity. more
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Florida is among the states at greatest risk of children losing coverage through its Medicaid/CHIP programs, according to the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute. (Pixabay)
Report: Florida children in jeopardy of becoming uninsured
The report said 2.9 million children could re-enroll in public health programs if they lose coverage, but about 3.8 million would have to find other insurance coverage or become uninsured. more
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Study: Mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus love to bite non-native lizards
The West Nile virus circulates among wild birds, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which transmit West Nile virus and other viruses in the southern United States. more
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The joy of being a pediatric dentist in Apopka
Take a trip with Dr. Alma Correia of Baptiste Dentistry for Kids as she experiences kindergarteners in Apopka and fields their surprising questions about teeth. more
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Bat Season! Take these simple precautions to stay safe
It is illegal to harm or kill bats in Florida, but they can be legally excluded from a building or structure by following effective, recommended practices that protect bats and people. more
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Live Vape Free program helps teens quit e-cigs
Tobacco Free Florida introduced Live Vape Free, a first-ever program designed to help teens quit nicotine and empowers adults to support teens who want to quit.   more
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AdventHealth shares decrease of COVID hospitalizations, warns Omicron's transmissibility still high
AdventHealth shares data on COVID patient numbers, including patients receiving ICU-level care, as well as updates on masks, test, monoclonal antibody treatment and more. more
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Freezing temperatures trigger emergency homeless shelters to open in Apopka and Orange County
The National Weather Service is projecting a low pressure center will develop off the Florida east coast Friday, then intensify into a powerful winter storm as it moves northeast off the eastern U.S. … more
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What is the best mask for COVID-19?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on Jan. 14, 2022. more
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AARP accepting 2022 Community Challenge Grant applications
Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion, and more. more
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AdventHealth: COVID-19 hospitalizations decreasing
The figures represent a downturn from Omicron’s peak in Central Florida during the week of Jan. 17 of more than 1,100 inpatients with COVID-19 in the health care system’s Central Florida Division. more
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Autism support coming to Central Florida
One of the largest autism therapy providers in the nation, Hopebridge is bringing nearly two decades of knowledge, experience, and care, beginning in March. more
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Advocates urge additional funding for Florida homecare workers
For Medicaid recipients in Florida, however, home-based care can be difficult to find because of long waiting lists and high turnover among underpaid homecare workers. more
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The percent of Florida nursing home residents receiving the extra shot jumps eight percentage points in the four weeks ending Dec. 19, 2021
Florida nursing home residents, healthcare staff are getting boosters
Florida nursing home staff with completed vaccinations (no booster) increased 10 percent since the last report, from 63 percent to 73 percent. more
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Women's Heart Health is seeing red
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. more
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Dr. Raul Pino, Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, has been placed on administrative leave by the DOH.
Orange County Health Department director placed on administrative leave
Dr. Raul Pino, the Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, has been placed on administrative leave by the Florida Department of Health while it investigates an email Pino sent to employees about the department's low percentage of staff that is vaccinated for COVID-19. more
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Don’t Wait: 15 Reasons to Head to the Emergency Room
In life, accidents happen and the unexpected can arise at the drop of a hat. But what to do in those situations and where should you go when they come up? more
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A clinical researcher examines a flask of COVID antibodies used to develop monoclonal antibodies therapies to treat early-stage COVID infections.
Florida using mostly Regeneron for monoclonal treatment, but it’s questionable when it comes to omicron
The NIH issued its latest guidance on effective treatments against the more transmissible omicron variant, including an antibody treatment called Sotrovimab and other treatments such as Remdesivir. more
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AdventHealth joins NASCAR
AdventHealth and Trackhouse Entertainment Group are joining forces in 2022 to field the No. 1 AdventHealth Chevrolet Camaro for driver Ross Chastain in six NASCAR Cup Series races. more
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Investing in yourself is worth it! Local expert gives tips on planning for orthodontic work
As with any large purchase or investment, it is a good idea to do some homework before you commit. Getting orthodontic work is a worthwhile investment and no different in the need for pre-planning. more
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