More than 13,000 people were killed by impaired drivers in the U.S. for the second year in a row, according to National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Head Lice Policies Changed: No More ‘no-nit’ Policies, Says AAP And CDC
New advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges schools to stop the ‘no-nit’ policies as unnecessary […]
New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers Hope, But Limited Availability
A new drug, Donanemab (Kusement), developed by Eli Lilly, has been approved by the FDA to treat patients with early Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive […]
Tampa Bay Area’s Manatee Rehabilitation Efforts Show Improvement
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium recently opened a new Manatee Rehabilitation Center to help accommodate the increase in manatees needing care. The Tampa Bay area has […]
New Dental Clinic For Kids Opens At Pasco Health Department
The Pasco County Health Department is opening a new dental clinic for children 18 and under, providing affordable and accessible dental care. The clinic will […]
Marine Veteran Battles Toxic Water Exposure At Camp Lejeune
Joe Romero, a former Marine, is struggling with health issues he believes are related to his exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Lejeune […]
Adventhealth Wesley Chapel Expands To Meet Growing Demand
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is expanding its hospital with a new three-story North Wing and a two-story South Courtyard Infill, adding 80,000 square feet of new […]
Disabled Dogs Find Loving Home
Ellen Diaz, a pet groomer, has adopted several dogs with disabilities, including Chihuahua mixes born with only two legs and French Bulldogs and Rottweilers with […]
Fresh Kitchen Lutz Opens With Free Bowls For Community & Mental Health
Fresh Kitchen Lutz, a build-your-own-bowl concept, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Lutz, Florida on August 20th. The community is invited to […]
Florida Scallop Harvesting Season Paused Due to Toxin Concerns
Florida wildlife officials have temporarily halted the scallop harvesting season in Pasco County due to unsafe toxin levels. The season may be extended if water […]