In Florida, vets examine dead armadillos for signs of leprosy as researchers investigate why Central Florida has become a hotspot for the ancient illness. Despite […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Pasco Swat Students Advocate For Tobacco-free Parks In Zephyrhills
Students from the Pasco SWAT program at Wendell Krinn Technical High School presented a compelling case for a tobacco-free park ordinance at the Zephyrhills City […]
Pasco Sheriff’s Office K-9, Woodie, Brings Comfort And Smiles As Therapy Dog
Woodie, a 3-year-old Plott Hound and therapy K-9 for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, engages with the public to promote mental well-being and bring comfort. Woodie, […]
Mission of Mercy Dental Event Offers Free Care for Floridians
Floridians seeking relief from dental pain will have a chance to get it without breaking the budget at a Florida Dental Association Foundation event hosted […]
Summer Survival Tips for Floridians
Floridians prepare for summer by understanding the weather and its challenges. Tips for surviving the heat and humidity include applying sunscreen, carrying beach supplies, and […]
Pasco County Alliance Combats Opioid Crisis: Prevention And Recovery
A Pasco County alliance is working to combat opioid and fentanyl addiction through proactive and reactive measures. The 4th Annual Opioid Town Hall highlighted community […]
New Premier Community Healthcare Facility Opens In New Port Richey
The Premier Community HealthCare facility in New Port Richey held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in March to celebrate the opening of its new clinic, which offers […]
Emu Farmer Discovery Leads To Early Detection Of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus In Pasco County
An emu farmer’s report of a dead animal led to the discovery of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) in Pasco County. The mosquito-borne virus, which […]
Florida Medicaid Disputes: Gender Dysphoria Treatments and Children’s Coverage
The DeSantis administration is defending its handling of Medicaid in federal court over gender dysphoria treatments and children’s coverage. Florida has removed over 1.8 million […]
Feeding Pasco’s Elderly: Helping Seniors In Need
One Pasco County organization provides meals to elderly people in need, and relies on the help of others. Jo-Ann makes around 40 quilts a year […]