Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County officials say black henna tattoos can pose problems.
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Clothing, cookware among items at Relay For Life yard sale
Clothing, light fixtures and cookware are among available items at a Relay For Life yard sale this weekend, organizers said.
Health department official addresses county ranking
Okaloosa County ranks 19th for Health Outcomes and 10th for Health Factors in Florida, according to the 5th Annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and t…
Local parks pass water quality tests
No Okaloosa County parks are listed as having potentially hazardous bathing water this week, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated March 26.
Bridgeway employees celebrate National Social Workers Month
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Bridgeway Center Inc. associates recently attended the 2014 National Association of Social Workers-Northwest Florida Unit Annual Appreciation Luncheon at The Meridian at Westw…
Teenager's medical fund reaches half-goal
CRESTVIEW — Anna Hutcheson is halfway near a $70,000 goal that could save her life.
Relay For Life seeks teams, sponsors for cancer research, programs fundraiser
CRESTVIEW — Crestview’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life organizers are still accepting teams and seeking sponsors to help ensure another successful year.
Free CPR training available to local residents
Emerald Coast Hospice and Okaloosa and Walton Counties' American Heart Association will provide free CPR training to local residents.
Doctor: Less food, more nutrition and exercise key to men's health
CRESTVIEW — Dr. Richard Weaver has a prescription that addresses numerous medical concerns men can face as they age: eat less, eat healthfully and exercise more.
University of Florida students get $557K grant to fund obesity prevention
University of Florida students will create obesity prevention programs for their peers and for high school students as part of a federal research and extension grant.