Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of…
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Hamilton County High School empowers autistic students through Trojan Joe’s Cafe
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Autism Awareness Month, established in April 1970 by the pioneering psychologist and autism researcher, Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., serves as a beacon of understanding, compassion and advocacy for individuals across…
“On the Road” Walk-Up Vaccine Event available Feb. 26
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mark your calendars! HealthStreet, a University of Florida initiative, is teaming up with Gethsemane Baptist Church to bring a health and wellness event to Live Oak on Monday, Feb….
How’s your heart health?
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension will host a Lunch and Learn workshop on Friday, Feb. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Hamilton County High School, located at 1143…
Ward off the blues with blueberries
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It has been said that a good way to achieve a balanced diet is to “eat the rainbow.” Although that may sound like a Skittles commercial, the basic concept…
Knowing the signs of whooping cough
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. This can cause repeated coughing bouts that could last for two to three…
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and more!
Halie Wetheirngton reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is actually fairly true. Apples have several health benefits that can keep you from needing a visit…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for 49 counties due to storm damage
Defense Health Agency Contributor The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Friday, Jan. 19, due to storm damage. The counties…
Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency health care
The Center Square Contributor If signed into law, two bills in the Florida Legislature could help rural communities in the Sunshine State have better access to emergency health care. Senate Bill 644…
National Diabetes Month: Are you at risk?
Kim Griffin Contributor November is National Diabetes Month. During this time, we aren’t celebrating but instead raising awareness, providing education, promoting healthy lifestyles and rallying against the diabetes epidemic. Currently, there are…
Take a stand during Red Ribbon Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Red Ribbon Week is a national drug-use prevention campaign that begins each year on Oct. 23 and ends on Oct. 31. The Red Ribbon Campaign was created in 1985…
October is Blind Awareness Month
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Louis Braille Louis Braille was born 20 miles outside of Paris, France, on Jan. 4, 1809. At the age of 3, he suffered a life-altering eye injury that left…
Manage your diabetes with the DEEP self-management program
Florida Department of Health Suwannee County Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County in partnership with Elder Options and Elder Affairs will be providing the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)…
The smallest things can make the whole world spin
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When you’re a kid, spinning around and around in circles can be one of the greatest ways to pass the time on a dull afternoon of boredom. Even as…
They’re not just for kids
Kim Griffin, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During this time of year, we highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Vaccines are not…
Are you one of the six?
Kim Griffin Contributor Six out of every 10 American adults have a chronic disease. Chronic diseases account for seven of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States and are…
Learn the signs for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Leah Androski, Reporter3@riverbendnews.org World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place yearly on June 15. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day started in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse…