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As heat advisories continue to be issued in northwest Florida, officials are recommending people take precautions to avoid health issues.One doesn’t need…
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First, the good news."Here in Escambia (County) we have had only one case (of Hepatitis-A), and that was in a person who came to our area from a different…
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A recent study shows that childhood obesity continues to increase across the country. With few exceptions, the rate of obesity among children is also on…
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Local health advocates are going over details in the 2017 County Health Rankings, as part of determining their next moves in improving the collective…
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While the start of football season is occupying the thoughts of many these days, there’s another season beginning soon that deserves just as much…
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Escambia County residents and visitors are being advised to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure, after a recent attack on an Escambia…
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Residents along the Escambia County coastline are being advised to protect themselves against exposure to Florida Red Tide.At last check, moderate to high…
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Pertussis – a.k.a whooping cough – is on the rise in Escambia County, according to the Florida Department of Health.Pertussis is an endemic – or common --…