Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Counties with the highest STI rates in Florida

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections in Florida using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
DOH-Marion hosts Family Fun Wellness Fair in Ocala next month

The event will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Florida

Ophelia analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita in Florida and across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages | POLL

A Chick-Fil-A spokesman added that the move reflects company concerns about its ability to acquire sufficient supplies of antibiotic-free chicken. Tell us what you think about the change the poll in our story.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Allergy season arrived early in US. Here’s how to keep pollen from ruining your spring

Sarasota and Orlando landed in the top 20 list of most challenging places to live with pollen allergies.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
What Medicaid acceptance looks like at Florida substance use treatment centers

Ophelia analyzed data collected by the SAMHSA to illustrate Medicaid acceptance rates at Florida treatment centers.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Black Balloon Day: Families grieving loved ones lost to overdose gather to raise awareness about addiction

In Marion County, Black Balloon Day will be observed at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens which is located at 5050 SW 20th St. in Ocala.

Education
2 years ago
Voices of Hope: Young women share how Pace Center turned their lives around | VIDEO

Since 2001, the Pace Center for Girls has served more than 1,000 girls in Marion County through its academic and counseling programs.

Community
2 years ago
Swarm of bees forces temporary closure of Wildwood dog park

The city says it received numerous calls about a sudden influx of bees at the dog park and have shut it down as a precautionary measure.

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