John Lanza

As heat advisories continue to be issued in northwest Florida, officials are recommending people take precautions to avoid health issues.One doesn’t need…

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…

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…

Local health advocates are going over details in the 2017 County Health Rankings, as part of determining their next moves in improving the collective…

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…

Escambia County residents and visitors are being advised to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure, after a recent attack on an Escambia…

Residents along the Escambia County coastline are being advised to protect themselves against exposure to Florida Red Tide.At last check, moderate to high…

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 --…