Hometown Health

07/28/2022

Important info for new parents and parents-to-be! 🤱👶🍼

07/20/2022

The Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Lake County School Board is offering school immunizations at no cost on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clermont Health Center, Umatilla Health Center and Leesburg Health Center. The following vaccinations will be provided: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); Diphteria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTap); Hepatitis B (Hep B); Polio; Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); and Varicella (Chickenpox). The COVID-19 vaccine will also be offered to children 5 and older if requested. If you cannot attend either event, immunizations are offered Monday through Fridays at the DOH-Lake locations. Please call 352-771-5500 for hours and appointments.

03/02/2022

The Florida Department of Health in Lake will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to district employees, eligible students and community members at select locations this month, including one elementary school. Participants must bring identification, and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.

11/16/2021

Covid vaccines available at local Lake schools. 💉

For information on eligibility, visit https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/departments/communications/news/details/~board/district-news/post/department-of-health-offers-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-on-lake-campuses?fbclid=IwAR2wTHSbKxfkSItH54wT1vxPz3UJvJBgXkMLUmXhfb8UsozMNaY9HId-hcE

11/12/2021

Where to find Covid-19 vaccines for children...

Covid-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5 and up. No appointments necessary. 💉

For the latest local immunization information, visit the Florida Department of Health - Lake County website at lake.floridahealth.gov

10/26/2021

The Florida Department of Health in Lake is returning to Lake County Schools middle schools across Lake County Florida this week to offer second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those who received the first dose earlier this month. Boosters will be offered as well.

The events are open to district employees, community members and eligible students.

Participants must bring identification, and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.

All vaccination events are from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the locations listed below, and there is no charge to participants.
• Oct. 27 – Carver Middle School, Gym
• Oct. 28 – Eustis Middle School, Gym

09/10/2021

UPDATED COVID VACCINE AND TESTING INFORMATION -- The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) hours of operations for the three (3) COVID-19 Immunization/Testing sites starting Monday, September 13th till further notice:

DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DOH-Lake Leesburg Site located at 2113 Griffin Road, Leesburg
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DOH-Lake Umatilla Site located at 249 E. Collins Street, Umatilla.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Sites will be offering 1st & 2nd Pfizer vaccine doses & Covid-19 PCR Testing
• No appointments necessary.
• Dates and times are subject to change.

All Florida residents are now eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 12 and up (all minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian).

09/02/2021

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07/02/2021

COVID Immunization/Testing sites schedule for the week of July 6, 2021 till further notice: (closed Monday, July 5th for the Independence Day Holiday)

DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Florida Department of Health Leesburg located at 2113 Griffin Road, Leesburg
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Florida Department of Health Umatilla located at 249 E. Collins Street, Umatilla.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Sites will be offering 1st & 2nd Pfizer vaccine doses & Covid-19 PCR Testing
• No appointments necessary.
• Dates and times are subject to change.

All Florida residents are now eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 12 and up (all minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian).

06/02/2021

Second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available next week! 💉

For those that received their first dose at middle schools across Lake County last month, they are now eligible for the 2nd shot.

To find other vaccination locations, visit vaccines.gov

05/14/2021

Covid vaccine available for Lake middle school students (aged 12+) next week! 😷 🦠 💉

05/12/2021

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Lake County and the Lake County Schools is offering free immunizations for children up to 18 years of age (provided they are enrolled in elementary, middle or high school). 💉 👨‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️

For more information, visit lake.floridahealth.gov

04/16/2021

STILL LOOKING FOR A VACCINATION?

Lake County will be accepting walk-in appointments for the first and second dose Pfizer vaccine beginning Monday, April 19, at the Lake Square Mall immunization site.

Walk-ins will be accepted between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday (April 19 and 20), and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (April 21-23). The site will be closed on Saturday, April 24.

Appointments may also be made online at myvaccine.fl.gov or via phone through the Sharecare system by calling 866-201-6909 (or 833-476-1031 for TTY users).

Receive the latest emergency updates regarding COVID-19 and the Lake County immunization site by texting COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/COVID-19.

03/31/2021

Lake County Schools, in partnership with the health department, is offering the Pfizer vaccine to all employees and students age 16 and older at high schools across the county starting next week. Parents or legal guardians must accompany minors (age 16 and 17). Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehrO0yLrlRHpYTcyvfbnrYqiYB14cLOVTVs3M7AaDso/edit?usp=sharing

03/01/2021

COVID: Florida Gov. DeSantis expands who can vaccinate medically vulnerable under 65

New info on expanding those who are eligible for vaccinations and where to get them.

DeSantis allowed vaccine access through hospitals for those under 65 with what are called comorbidities, or other illnesses such as cancer.

01/27/2021

Congratulations to Lake County and the Office of Public Safety Support on being approved for re-accreditation as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence. 🎖

The re-accreditation is awarded by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch - IAED and is effective for 3 years. It reflects the commitment of the staff in meeting the highest standards of care and practice available.

Lake County and the Office of Public Safety Support have been approved for re-accreditation as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence. More info: http://bit.ly/2YkXNE8

12/31/2020

Hometown Health: On The Spot - HHTV, December 2020

What better way to end 2020 than with a little laughter and trivia?

Typically at this time of year, we go to the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire to bring you On the Spot, where we test the knowledge of the princesses, pirates and peasants. However, with the event going virtual this year, we dug into the archives to bring you this hilarious On the Spot from 2019.

Enjoy and Happy New Year!

12/30/2020

Hometown Health: Newsworthy Numbers #2 - HHTV, December 2020

How many pounds are you likely to gain over the holidays?

Find out in this holiday-inspired Newsworthy Numbers...

12/29/2020

There's a bright spot in the fight against COVID-19. 🦠

Team members at AdventHealth Waterman, AdventHealth Deland and AdventHealth Kissimmee began receiving the Moderna vaccine today. 💉

This is in addition to the ongoing distribution of the Pfizer vaccine at AdventHealth's Orlando, Celebration & Daytona Beach locations. 👩‍⚕️

The AdventHealth physicians urge continued vigilance - wearing masks and socially distancing - as there have been a steady increase in COVID-19 cases. 😷

12/29/2020

Hometown Health: Healthy Aging - The Chimp Connection, HHTV - December 2020

It seems the older we get, the pickier we get about who our friends are.

Until now, we thought this was a uniquely human trait. However, we've discovered that chimpanzees - one of our closest living relatives - had these traits too.

12/28/2020

Hometown Health: Of Mice & Memory - HHTV, December 2020

Exercise is important for both our body and our brain at any age. New studies show that physical activity may help us slow down the decline in learning and memory as we age.

12/24/2020

Hometown Health: Easing Ear Issues - HHTV, December 2020

Going to the doctor for cosmetic advice, and getting an answer to a hearing problem? It's not as uncommon as you'd think.

Back in July, we brought you this story about one woman who went to Dr. Dino Madonna for medical advice, and instead found an answer to a hearing problem that had plagued her for quite some time.

12/23/2020

Hometown Health: Think Positive - HHTV, December 2020

Keeping a positive attitude has been credited with many curative properties, including a reduction in memory loss.

People who feel enthusiastic and cheerful had a less steep memory decline over the course of a decade than their less cheerful counterparts.

12/22/2020

Hometown Health: Mask Communication - HHTV, December 2020

Wearing a face mask is a good way to stay healthy in this COVID-19 environment. But it can also make communication very difficult.

Here are some tips so you can be understood while keeping your mask on...

12/21/2020

Hometown Health: Wound Warning - HHTV, December 2020

This past summer, we brought you this story about one Villager whose diabetes caused a small cut on his leg not to heal. He credits Tri-County Foot & Ankle's Dr. Ivelisse Rosa with saving his leg from amputation.

12/18/2020

Hometown Health: Facing Your Options - HHTV, December 2020

Are you considering a cosmetic procedure? Maybe you want to improve the quality of your skin, but you’re not sure what your options are?

Back in March, we brought you this story about some of the non-surgical options Face 2 Face Aesthetics and Wellness' clients are requesting and how they can help you achieve a more youthful appearance.

12/18/2020

Hang on to your hearing aid: When her patients began losing their devices, this doctor found a solution

Congrats to longtime HHTV specialist, Paige Holt of Lake ENT Hearing, for some well deserved recognition from News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando for a simple solution to a significant problem for patients with hearing aids.

The pandemic has had a ripple effect on so many of aspects of our lives but for people wearing hearing aids, it could be especially expensive.

12/17/2020

Hometown Health: Cheers to a New Year - HHTV, December 2020

COVID-19 will certainly define the year 2020 and the holidays as well, but how people are reacting may surprise you.

According to Shutterfly, 62% of Americans will be mailing holiday cards this year, up from 52% last year. With social distancing keeping many people apart, the cards' messages have changed as well, with a shift toward sentimental messages.

12/15/2020

Hometown Health: The Science of Choice - HHTV, December 2020

Chocolate or vanilla? Tea or coffee? What starts out as a random choice becomes a personal preference over time.

People assume they choose things that they like, but studies are showing that's backwards....we like things because we choose them.

12/14/2020

Hometown Health: Sinuplasty Pegged! - HHTV, December 2020

Sinus infections affect almost 40 million people in our country every year.

Back in March, Bev brought us this story about Peg McClellan, a long-time sinusitis sufferer who found relief with the help of Lake Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery.

12/12/2020

Hometown Health: Inappropriate Meds - HHTV, December 2020

Could the medicines you've been prescribed actually land you in the hospital?

A new University of Buffalo study has found that more than 34% of adults - aged 65 and over - were prescribed problematic medications.

12/11/2020

Hometown Health: Newsworthy Numbers #1 - HHTV, December 2020

There is an upside to the global pandemic. Find out what percentage of people say quarantine has made them value their relationships...

12/10/2020

Hometown Health: ASA Brownwood Opening - HHTV, December 2020

Two of the nation's most chronic health problems - allergies and asthma - affect the day-to-day lifestyle of more than 50 million Americans.

We brought you this story back in August and as part of our Year in Review episode, we wanted to put the spotlight on Allergy Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center's ribbon-cutting for their second location in The Villages® Brownwood Square.

12/07/2020

Hometown Health: Hometown Health Headlines - HHTV, December 2020

We check in with Daily Commercial News in 90 anchor, Lori Davis for this month's Hometown Health Headlines impacting Lake County, Florida.

Florida Department of Health (DOH) is offering suggestions to help you and your guests stay safe during gatherings... University of Florida Health recently earned two distinctions from Forbes Magazine... Lake County Fire Rescue - Official has entered into an automatic aid agreement with Marion County Fire Rescue allowing for faster response times for residents and businesses near the Lake County and Marion County lines.

12/06/2020

Hometown Health: Optimal Eyesight - HHTV, December 2020

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, often begins in childhood and progressively gets worse overtime.

Researchers are looking to a new multi-focal contact lens that can slow the progression of this eye condition.

12/05/2020

Hometown Health: Food for Thought - HHTV, December 2020

Could your soda and French fries be leading you to an early grave?

European researchers estimated 69% of heart disease deaths worldwide could be prevented if healthier diets were adopted.

Find out what foods are best for a healthier heart and a healthier lifestyle...

12/05/2020

Why not?

Protect each other and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Illustrated by Matt L Morales

12/04/2020

Hometown Health: Heartfelt Approach to 2021 - HHTV, December 2020

This year our commitment to health has been tested beyond imagination. But with a new year and new possiblilities on the horizon, we turn our attention to 2021.

We also caught up with Dr. Nitza Alvarez from the Tri-County Heart Institute, as she made her way through Lake County in February, during American Heart Month, sharing her passion for heart health with many local residents.