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The Arts and Heart Run seeks to foster good health and wellness within the Orange County community and to encourage attendees to take control of their health and wellness.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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4/11/23
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Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, especially in controlling insects and aiding agriculture, and they pose virtually no danger to people who do not handle them.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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4/9/23
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In Central Florida, one in eight people and one in five children live in households that are considered food insecure. As the effects of inflation persist, hunger relief organizations face increased demands.
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From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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4/9/23
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Similar to food trucks, where the food kind of comes to you, mobile dental units are used to expand access to care in hard-to-reach, low-income, and other communities in need.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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4/7/23
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Foothold Technology cited data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to visualize how U.S. housing stock and policies compared to other countries.
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Embrace Families, the lead nonprofit agency overseeing child welfare in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, is hosting several educational events to raise awareness and promote advocacy.
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From Embrace Families
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4/3/23
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Staying focused on a single task for a long period of time is a growing concern. We are confronted with and have to process incredible amounts of information daily.
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By Nehal El-Hadi, and Daniel Merino, The Conversation
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3/30/23
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DOH-Orange has free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray kits available to the community. This lifesaving medication could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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3/28/23
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What started as a volunteer organization in the early 1980s has grown into our region’s largest food bank – which has doubled its output since the pandemic’s start.
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By Peg Cornwell, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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3/28/23
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Join the City of Apopka as we welcome you to the annual Health & Fitness Fest featuring Vegan Food Popups. There will be over 150 vendors on-site.
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One of those harm reduction tools is fentanyl test strips, small pieces of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/22/23
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Telehealth is a service that connects consumers in rural areas with health professionals from the comfort and convenience of their homes.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/22/23
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Senior advocates are calling attention to Florida's "MEDS AD" program - or Medicaid for people who are older or have disabilities - and those enrolled in what's called Long Term Care.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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3/16/23
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What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data.
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By Frank Han, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jennifer H. Huang, Oregon Health & Science University
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3/15/23
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Spring has officially sprung in central Florida, and it’s a great time to go to the dentist. Wait, what? Yep that’s right. Time to go to the dentist. Let’s talk about it.
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By Dr. Andre Baptiste
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3/14/23
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Many people have moved on from COVID, shedding masks and getting rid of social distancing and other measures and mandates. And not everyone is doing vaccines and boosters anymore.
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About one-third of Americans say they don’t look forward to these twice-yearly time changes. And nearly two-thirds would like to eliminate them completely.
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By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University
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3/8/23
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Whether you just learned of your diagnosis, are in treatment, finishing treatment, or have a friend or family member with breast cancer, breast cancer changes your life and the lives of those around you.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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3/3/23
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Behind some of the most fascinating scientific discoveries and innovations are women whose names might not be familiar but whose stories are worth knowing.
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By Maggie Villiger, The Conversation
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3/1/23
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The bill would create a research plan for the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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By Brett Rowland, The Center Square
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2/27/23
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It is estimated 40% of the food produced globally is lost or wasted. The "Food Waste Warrior" program of the World Wildlife Fund inspires children to help alleviate local and global food insecurity.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/27/23
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Flemmie P. Kittrell had a commitment to shattering traditional assumptions about home economics and improving the health of low-income families around the globe, especially for people of color.
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By Brandy Thomas Wells, Oklahoma State University
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2/27/23
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Soon local schools will take time off for spring break and swimming activities will be on everyone’s checklist.
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
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2/24/23
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While running shoes are designed to provide support, stability, and cushioning to the feet during physical activity, they may also cause injuries. If you're a runner looking to prevent injuries and optimize your performance, keep reading to learn more.
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By Richard Grant
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2/22/23
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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to remind residents to take these simple steps to protect yourself and your family when you encounter bats.
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