While supplies last, the Florida Department of Health in Sumter County will be distributing free mosquito repellant to Sumter County residents. (Mosquito repellant was requested and supplied through a Hurricane Irma related state resource request.) Mosquitos breed in stagnant pools of water. Recent weather conditions have created a beneficial environment for mosquito breeding. Protect yourself and your […]
Two centuries ago, Franz Schubert composed music that today is among the most frequently performed music by classical orchestras, piano soloists, singers and choruses. Although he died before his 32nd birthday, he wrote more than a thousand original compositions including 600 choral works, seven symphonies, 50 sonatas, nearly 100 choral compositions, 17 operas and operettas, […]
Due to floodwaters and rainfall from Hurricane Irma, mosquito populations are expected to be larger than normal for the immediate future. Florida Department of Health officials want Florida’s residents and visitors to be mindful of protecting themselves against mosquito-borne diseases during this time. Everyone should remain diligent in preventative measures like draining excess water and […]
In August 2017, the world-famous body builder Rich Piana collapsed from a heart attack while his girlfriend was giving him a haircut. He died after two weeks in a medically-induced coma, at the age of 46. A search of his apartment revealed more than 20 bottles of steroids. In his younger years he […]
During Hurricane Irma, Sumter County received an estimated 8.5 – 12.5 inches of rainfall throughout the county. The subsequent standing flood waters have allowed the adult mosquito populations to flourish. Mosquito-borne diseases transmission is of special concern during this period of flooding and excessive rainfall. During the storm event, Sumter County requested aerial adulticiding support […]
Many without power are currently using generators or grills until electricity is restored. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real risk to residents, however, unless they follow safety protocol. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous, invisible, odorless and tasteless gas. Depending on the level of exposure, carbon monoxide may cause headache, nausea, lethargy (or fatigue), weakness, […]
We have known for many years that having a big belly is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, disability and premature death. We now also have data that links having a large belly to increased risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating way to spend […]
Ocala Health will close the Summerfield Emergency Room at 10 a.m. Sunday, and will reopen at 7 p.m. Monday. The Emergency Rooms at Ocala Regional Medical Center and West Marion Community Hospital will remain open and fully staffed to care for emergency patients during this time. Emergency care in Marion County will be available at: • Ocala Regional […]
With Hurricane Irma forecast to impact Florida, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) encourages local residents to take the following actions to protect their health and safety. during the storm: Keeping food safe during disasters Before the storm hits, move food to high […]
With Hurricane Irma approaching Florida, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is providing important emergency preparedness information to help families living with Alzheimer’s get ready in case the storm strikes their area. “Millions of people around the country are bracing for Hurricane Irma and taking steps to get ready, including families affected by Alzheimer’s,” said Charles […]