Community
2 years ago
How you can help make the dying wish of a 12-year-old girl continue to come true

Stop Children’s Cancer has set a goal to raise $10,000 during Bonnie’s Birthday Bash this month. Donations are down this year and the nonprofit is asking for your help.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy season

Four things you can do to make your pharmacy visit go more smoothly.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Alachua County clinics offer flu vaccines, what you need to know

The Florida Department of Health says flu shots can take up to two weeks to be fully effective and encourages you to get your flu vaccine now.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
North-central Florida law enforcement goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and law enforcement across the 352 are going pink in recognition.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. FLHSMV shares safety tips for both walkers and drivers

October is one of the deadliest months for pedestrians in Florida. That’s why the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is encouraging Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
This October, combat food insecurity in Florida by donating to the Peanut Butter Challenge

Visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate jars of peanut butter through Oct. 31 and compete against other Florida counties. Donations will go to local food pantries and other programs that combat food insecurity.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

About 2 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 shot in the two weeks since its approval despite early barriers from insurance companies and other glitches, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The 11,000-square-foot facility is the first of its kind on the east end of town, complete with 11 patient rooms and a trauma room.
Community
2 years ago
New HCA Florida emergency room on Silver Springs Boulevard opens today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – On Friday, Sept. 29, HCA Florida held a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Citrus County Hurricane Idalia victims can still pre-register for disaster food assistance program

Are you a resident of Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy or another county affected by Hurricane Idalia? You may be eligible to receive EBT cards through the D-SNAP program. Online pre-registration is required and closes tonight, Sept. 28 at 11 p.m.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UF scientists utilizing scents to trap mosquitoes, looking to improve surveillance systems for non-native species

UF researchers will spend the next two years developing an economical trap to attract the mosquitoes using certain scents.

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