Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper resident Raven Merine was receiving routine prenatal care while carrying her fourth child when a lump was discovered in her breast. On June 26, Merine was diagnosed with…
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KJ’s Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Banquet rescheduled for Nov. 23
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co KJ’s Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Banquet, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, due to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the…
DOH Lafayette to host nutrition education wellness series
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County (DOH- Lafayette) invites residents to attend the Nutrition Education and Wellness Series. Dates: • Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 12 p.m. until…
Laugh your way to better health
Kim Griffin Contributor There is an old Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything,” and believe it or not, that may,…
Suwannee Department of Health issues rabies alert
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…
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)…