Health

Suncoast Communities Blood Bank needs platelet donations

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, October 24th, 2013, 10:19am

Suncoast Communities Blood Bank needs platelet donations

Sarasota, Florida -- Suncoast Communities Blood Bank (SCBB) is asking members of the community to donate platelets.

Thousands of patients in the community, ranging from newborn babies to seniors, require platelets every year. Platelet donors with type AB blood are especially vital. Anyone can receive platelets from an AB donor, and newborns in crisis can only receive platelets from type AB donors.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, October 20th, 2013, 10:40am

Get rid of old prescription drugs on Drug Take Back day - October 26

Sarasota, Florida -- The Sarasota Police Department is one of many local law enforcement agencies taking part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 7th Annual Prescription Drug Take Back.

The event will be held Saturday, October 26th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter

Monday, October 14th, 2013, 10:19am

Sarasota Health officials remind residents to get their Flu shots

Sarasota, Florida- Sarasota County health officials remind residents to protect themselves and others from the flu this season.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fly cases during the winter season peak during January and February.

Help protect yourself from the flu by washing hands often with soap and water, avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth, avoid close contact with sick people and getting revaccinated every year because flu viruses change.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, October 10th, 2013, 10:31am

Mobile health services canceled at three Goodwill locations in October

Sarasota County, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit staff is canceling visits to the following Goodwill locations in Sarasota County during October due to unforeseen circumstances.

Health officials hope to be able to resume services at these locations during November:

North Port

Goodwill Manasota Center of North Port, 14809 Tamiami Trail

Venice

Goodwill Center- The Rialto, 650 South Tamiami Trail

Sarasota

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, October 7th, 2013, 8:09am

Get in shape with 'Beginners Boot Camp' at Venice Community Center

Sarasota County, Florida -- Looking for a kick-start to reach your fitness goals before the holidays?

Check out the "Basic Training: Beginners Boot Camp" classes starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., at the Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice.

"These classes are a great way to get ready for the upcoming season of holiday parties, seeing relatives and old friends," said Dorian Mattox, VCC program coordinator. "This is the perfect program to help people achieve their fitness goals."

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Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter

Monday, September 30th, 2013, 2:24pm

Sarasota wins Healthy School District Gold Award

Sarasota, Florida- The Sarasota School District is recognized as a healthy school district.

Florida Action for Healthy Kids have presented school officials with the Gold Achievement Level Healthy School District Award. The award is in the form of a flag. Sarasota is 1 of 8 school districts recognized at the Gold Level since the awards program began in 2009.

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Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter

Sunday, September 15th, 2013, 11:21pm

Community wellness walk to highlight mental health

Sarasota, Florida- Take the first step towards a healthier you by taking part in The Community Wellness Walk Saturday, September 21 at 8 a.m.

The walk is sponsored by members of the Laurel Osprey Venice Nokomis Community Health Action Team. They have planned this walk to raise awareness about mental health and wellness. The free walk is for all ages and is a 1.6 mile walk through Venice.

Walkers will meet on the grounds of Summit at Venice, 200 Nassau St. N. in Venice. The event is free. Walkers will travel down Venice Avenue to Esplanade Avenue and back.

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