Hurricane Helene in Tampa Bay had a disproportionate impact on older adults, with nearly all of the local victims being over 60 years old and […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Pasco County Urged To Combat Mosquito Borne Illnesses
Pasco County Mosquito Control District is urging the public to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses, such as dengue fever, due to three confirmed cases. Adriane […]
Florida Teen Emma Kernon Found Safe After Missing Alert
A 14-year-old girl, Emma Kernon, who went missing in Florida, has been found safe by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement after a Missing Child […]
Mental Health Counselor Alleges Profits Prioritized Over Patient Needs
A former mental health counselor at a Florida facility has alleged that the company prioritized profits over patient needs, keeping patients hospitalized longer than necessary […]
Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Confirmed In Pasco County
The Pasco County Mosquito Control District has confirmed two cases of dengue fever in West Pasco. The public is urged to eliminate standing water and […]
Mental Health Facility Accused Of Holding Patients For Profit
A veteran social worker in Florida claims she was held at a mental health facility, North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital, for financial reasons rather than […]
Cancer Survivor Denise O’brien Battles Disease Again, Aids Others Through Fundraiser
Denise O’Brien, a breast cancer survivor, is dealing with the disease again after more than a decade in remission. She has been supporting others with […]
Domestic Violence Affects All Socioeconomic Levels, Services Available
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of economic status. Many survivors don’t realize the range of services available to them, such as hotlines, counseling, […]
Pasco County Tax Collector Raises $8,000 For MDA Through Firefighter Boot Drive
The Pasco County Tax Collector’s offices partnered with Pasco Fire Rescue’s annual ‘Boot Drive’ to raise $8,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The funds […]
Dengue Fever Cases Reported In Pasco County, Florida
Health officials in Pasco County, Florida have reported two locally acquired cases of dengue fever. Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause fever, headache, […]