Released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles … Motorists must take responsibility to ensure Florida’s most precious cargo can Arrive Alive During August, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding motorists to focus on child safety on and around Florida roads and ensure all… Read More »
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Immunizations have significantly reduced the incidence of many serious infectious diseases. The purpose of this observance is to highlight the importance of immunizations, one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th Century, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccines are an important… Read More »
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July brings some of the hottest temperatures throughout Florida, so residents should choose heat-tolerant plants when gardening. To see what you should plant this month, use these recommendations based on Florida’s climate regions. North Florida Annuals: Gardeners in north Florida should plant heat-tolerant annuals, such as ornamental pepper, tropical milkweed, and crossandra. Bulbs: Plant society… Read More »
July What to Plant Annuals/Bedding plants: As the heat continues, water annuals when needed to keep the soil evenly moist. See Annuals: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_annual_landscape_plants Mexican sage … Read More »
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Information provided by TobaccoFreeFlorida.com BENEFITS OF QUITTING Quitting smoking is good for your health. When you stop smoking, you start getting healthier almost immediately, so the sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal. Check out the ways your health can start to improve, both today and in the future.
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(NAPSI)—Helping to turn a young life around may be simpler than many people realize. That’s because you can volunteer to be a mentor, share your life with a child and make a real difference. Children need someone to look up to, someone to whom they can confide their challenges and struggles. Why Be A Mentor… Read More »
Released by UF/IFAS by Lynda Spence Depression is common in older adults. Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans aged 65 or older yet only 10% receive treatment. Even though older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression, it is not a normal part of aging. Factors affecting mental health change across… Read More »
Do you think you may qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, but aren’t sure where you can begin the application process? Well, you’re not alone. There are plenty of Americans out there who qualify for food assistance but aren’t aware of it or don’t know where they can begin the application process. I… Read More »
Released by UF/IFAS … by Daniel Gonzalez Budgeting can be defined as the process of calculating how much of something you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and planning how you will spend it. Together, we will discuss the importance of budgeting, and additional resources to ensure that the… Read More »
(NAPSI)—Known as “trauma season” among public health and medical professionals, summer is a time when serious injuries and unintentional deaths increase dramatically among children. Statistics show that 40 percent of all injury-related emergency room visits happen between the months of May and August. Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented with a few simple… Read More »
Released by the FLHSMV Office of Communications … TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), is spreading the message Never Drive Impaired . FLHSMV and FHP are partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR),… Read More »
by Laurie Osgood Check for ticks after being outside. Photo source: http://photos.ifas.ufl.edu Does the mere thought of ticks make you feel itchy all over? Ticks are not a fun thing to talk about, but we can’t ignore them. Ticks can pose a real threat to your outdoor summer fun. Here in the Florida Panhandle, you can… Read More »