Close-up of a person using a glucose monitor to check blood sugar levels.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Free diabetes self-management series begins Aug. 7 in Ocala

Marion County Hospital District’s Community Home Project hosts 8-week program at Howard Academy to empower residents with tools to manage diabetes.

View of Lake Weir with houses and trees along the shoreline under a partly cloudy sky
Community
2 months ago
Blue-green algae detected at Lake Weir boat ramp, health officials urge caution

No toxins found during July 28 testing, but DOH-Marion advises residents and visitors to avoid contact with water near visible blooms.

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital staff pose with cupcakes in celebration of stroke care award.
Local
2 months ago
HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion Hospitals earn national stroke care awards for excellence

Recognized by the American Heart Association, both Ocala hospitals have received Gold Plus honors for stroke treatment and diabetes care, marking over a decade of life-saving commitment.

Exterior of the Marion County Sexual Assault Center building in Ocala, Florida.
Local
2 months ago
Marion County Sexual Assault Center earns state certification as official rape crisis center

Less than two years after opening, MCSAC meets Florida standards for 24/7 survivor support, advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Pamela Reed smiles in a professional headshot wearing a gray blazer and black top.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Pamela Reed named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala

Veteran healthcare leader brings 30+ years of experience to guide hospital’s patient-centered rehabilitation services.

Rendering of HCA Florida's future freestanding emergency room in Ocala
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
HCA Florida to open new freestanding ER along SR 200 to serve west Marion growth

The $15M, 11,000-square-foot facility will offer full-service emergency care, expanding access for On Top of the World and nearby communities.

MCPS sign with motivational message on grassy roadside in Ocala under partly cloudy skies.
Education
2 months ago
MCPS unveils nearly $5M mental health plan to better support students in 2025-26

From more counselors to parent resources, Marion County schools focus on mental wellness to help students thrive inside and outside the classroom.

Four people standing outside Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida in Gainesville.
Community
2 months ago
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital staff raise $1,000 for Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville

Patient Care Technician Council donates bake sale proceeds to help cover housing costs for families of seriously ill children

Golf scorecard, ball, yellow tee, and iron club on green grass
Features
2 months ago
Golf 101: Master the Lingo Before You Hit the Links

Chiefland Golf & Country Club offers a crash course in terminology for beginners.

Five representatives from HCA Florida Healthcare and Interfaith Emergency Services pose with donated hygiene items outside Interfaith’s Ocala building.
Community
3 months ago
HCA Florida hospitals donate hygiene supplies to Interfaith Emergency Services ahead of hurricane season

HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals continue their support of Interfaith with a summer donation of essential hygiene items to protect vulnerable residents in Marion County.