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Close-up of a person using a glucose monitor to check blood sugar levels.
Health & Wellness
1 hour ago
This National Diabetes Month, knowledge is power

November is National Diabetes Month, and the Florida Department of Health wants you to know exactly what the types, symptoms, preventative measures and treatments can be.

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Health & Wellness
3 days ago
CF partners with children’s health orgs for ‘Books, Balls and Blocks’ learning event

The event will emphasize the importance of early learning and development and introduce Ocala parents to a wealth of resources.

Special Needs Family Resource Fair Belleview Florida
Health & Wellness
4 days ago
Belleview to host Special Needs Family Resource Fair Dec. 3

It will be an exciting showcase of available resources and dialog on multiple topics related to fostering fun, satisfying and productive relationships.

pair of young raccoons
Health & Wellness
7 days ago
Florida Department of Health issues rabies alert for Sparr area of Marion County

One confirmed case of rabies was found in a raccoon killed in the Sparr area on Oct. 22.

HCA Florida hospitals drug take back day gainesville florida
Health & Wellness
1 week ago
HCA Florida hospitals in North Central Florida collect 250 pounds of meds on Drug Take Back Day

Hospitals across the 352 and beyond collected expired and unused medications on Oct. 24.

modern dance rehearsal
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
26th annual Dancing for Diabetes fundraiser cuts a rug in Orlando Nov. 14

This annual fundraiser at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing arts helps raise awareness of and funds for Type 1 diabetes research.

lung cancer x-ray
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital to offer free lung screenings, pre-register by Nov. 1

Early detection is the key to defeating one of the top three killers in the country among cancers.

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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Ocala Police Dept. to participate in DEA Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24

October 24 is the DEA’s annual Drug Take Back Day, and you can dispose of your unwanted medications safely and anonymously at the OPD.

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Native Advertising
4 weeks ago
Stay Safe & STEADI Marion brings fall prevention resources to local seniors

Stay Safe & STEADI Marion returns Nov. 6, bringing seniors, caregivers and healthcare professionals together for practical fall prevention and home safety resources through the CDC’s STEADI program.

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Community
1 month ago
VOA Florida creates 102 emergency residential beds for veterans, including in Ocala

The Ocala/Marion Continuum of Care group will get 36 of the beds to provide immediate short-term housing and support to unhoused veterans.

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