Health

National Infant Immunization Week begins in Polk

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 12:20pm

National Infant Immunization Week begins in Polk

Bartow, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health in Polk County recognizes the week of April 20-27, 2013, as National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).

National Infant Immunization Week is an annual observance promoting the benefits of immunization to improve the health of children two-years-old or younger.

This year's theme is "Immunization: Power to Protect."

Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death.

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Tobacco-free Florida turns 5 - events for Bartow, other communities

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 10:32am

Tobacco-free Florida turns 5 - events for Bartow, other communities

Bartow, FL -- 10 News told you about the upcoming 5th Annual 'Tobacco Free Florida Week,' and how the state's selected theme, "High Five: Tobacco Free Florida...5 years later" will recognize five years of notable strides:

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5th Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week 'high fives' 5 years of progress

Submitted by Jennifer Stanton, Producer

Sunday, March 31st, 2013, 10:42am

5th Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week 'high fives' 5 years of progress

Bartow, FL - During the week of April 6 to April 13, 2013, Polk County will celebrate the 5th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week. This year's theme is "High Five: Tobacco Free Florida...5 years later".

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Report: Polk County still struggling with health issues

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, March 24th, 2013, 7:08am

Report: Polk County still struggling with health issues

Bartow, Florida- As Polk County works to improve overall health of residents, an annual snapshot suggests we still have a long way to go.

10 News reported on the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's release of the fourth annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool, and Polk Health reps have offered insight on how they plan to make improvements.

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Polk County gets health rankings

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

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 11:41am

Bartow, Florida -- The fourth annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool was released today with rankings that serve as a snapshot of the health of individuals in counties across the state and nation.

Polk County ranked 30th in health outcomes compared to the other 67 county health departments in Florida. Health outcomes measure the overall health of our county in terms of low birth rate, premature death rate, and other factors.

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Free Diabetic Classes offered in Polk County

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 16th, 2013, 8:49am

Free Diabetic Classes offered in Polk County

Polk County, Florida-- The official Polk County website highlights free, diabetes classes offered to all Polk residents.

One class took place yesterday, but as pictured above, residents can still catch classes on March 18 and April 15.

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Free Diabetic Classes offered by the Polk Health Care Plan

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, March 10th, 2013, 10:06am

Free Diabetic Classes offered by the Polk Health Care Plan

Bartow, Florida-- As Diabetes has become a serious problem in Polk County, the Polk Health Care Plan wants to make sure residents have an opportunity to learn all they need to about the disease.

To do so, they have set up a series of free classes full of information.

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