August 3, 2011
Join HealthState.org for a FREE screening of our new half-hour documentary life @ the end August 24 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at: Cool Hand Luc’s 2040 Collier Ave., Suite B Fort Myers, FL 33901 life @ the end tells the stories of three Florida families that face the challenges of love and loss at the end of life. The film screening will be immediately followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, subjects and experts of life @ the end. Visit www.lifeattheend.healthystate.org for more information about this event and the film, and www.coolhandlucs.com for more information about the event host.
August 2, 2011
Join HealthyState.org, Connect Your Cause and Sweetbay Supermarkets to promote healthier snacking, and donate snacks to children in need. Print off the coupon below, and take it to your local Sweetbay Supermarket and purchase fruit cups to use or donate. The code on the coupon will help us provide and promote healthy snacks to kids. Hurry, the campaign ends August 25th.
August 1, 2011
Join HealthState.org for a FREE screening of our new half-hour documentary life @ the end August 18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at: Suncoast Hospice Community Service Center Gathering Place, Building #100 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760 life @ the end tells the stories of three Florida families that face the challenges of love and loss at the end of life. The film screening will be immediately followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, subjects and experts of life @ the end. Visit www.lifeattheend.healthystate.org for more information about this event and the film, and www.thehospice.org for more information about the event host.
July 23, 2011
Join HealthState.org for a FREE screening of our new half-hour documentary life @ the end, August 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at: The Studio@620 620 First Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 life @ the end tells the stories of three Florida families that face the challenges of love and loss at the end of life. The film screening will be immediately followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, subjects and experts of life @ the end. Visit www.lifeattheend.healthystate.org for more information about this event and the film, and www.studio620.org for more information about the event host.
July 4, 2011
Join HealthState.org for a FREE screening of our new half-hour documentary life @ the end August 22 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at: Temple Israel of Greater Miami 137 NE 19th Street Miami, FL 33132 life @ the end tells the stories of three Florida families that face the challenges of love and loss at the end of life. The film screening will be immediately followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, subjects and experts of life @ the end. Visit www.lifeattheend.healthystate.org for more information about this event and the film, and www.templeisrael.net for more information about the event host.
July 3, 2011
Join HealthState.org for a FREE screening of our new half-hour documentary life @ the end August 23 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at: Congregation Etz Chaim 1881 NE 26th Street, Suite 100 Wilton Manors, FL 33305 life @ the end tells the stories of three Florida families that face the challenges of love and loss at the end of life. The film screening will be immediately followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, subjects and experts of life @ the end. Visit www.lifeattheend.healthystate.org for more information about this event and the film, and http://livingthechailife.org for more information about the event host.
June 1, 2011
Join HealthyState.org and Rae Rae the Red Panda from WUSF’s Enviropals at the Bob Sierra Youth & Family Center YMCA Summer Safety Fair, Saturday, June 11 from 10am – 1pm. This event is FREE for families with children 12 and under.
May 21, 2011
[VIDEO] By Chip Hunt – Even though A Taste of Pinellas may be over, you can make your own healthy dish from a recipe by Dunedin-based company, Cool Juice. St. Petersburg’s annual food festival featured some of the area’s best cuisine with the proceeds benefiting All Children’s Hospital.
May 10, 2011
HealthyState.org and H.E.A.L. invite you to join us for a night of fun, networking and health advice with the Tampa Bay Rays! Tuesday, June 28th Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cincinnati Reds Tickets are only $25/person. 5p.m. – Behind the Scenes Tour of the Rays facility 5:30 p.m. – Speaker: Barbara Morris with USF Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine speaking about Health/Safety for Weekend Warrior Athletes. 6 p.m. – Networking 7:15 p.m. – Game Time! Please click on this link to purchase tickets and in the “notes” section, please put Rays Tickets. https://www.uch.org/foundation/onlinegiving.aspx Your tickets will be mailed to you. We look forward to having a great time with you while networking and promoting Health & Wellness!
April 29, 2011
Join HealthyState.org on Sunday, May 1, at the Community Corner in Tropicana Field as the Rays take on the Los Angeles Angels.
April 21, 2011
By Farah Dosani – Here’s one more item to add to your spring-cleaning list: empty out medicine cabinet. On April 30, Americans across the country will have the opportunity to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs as part of the 2nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is heading the event.
April 15, 2011
Join Tampa Area Families for the Do The Math! Figuring Out Childhood Obesity – Super Health Walk, Saturday, April 16 @ 8:30am – Cotanchobee Ft. Brooke Park, 601 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL. This event is presented by The Links, Incorporated Tampa Bay Chapter, and sponsored by HealthyState.org.
Join Tampa area health professionals for a Town Hall Forum on Childhood Obesity, Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 7pm-9pmGlazer Children’s Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL. This event is presented by The Links, Incorporated Tampa Bay Chapter, and sponsored by HealthyState.org.
March 30, 2011
[VIDEO] By Sammy Mack – That David Goldstein is good at headers—you know, the move when a soccer player bounces the ball off his head—is kind of amazing considering what happened last year. Goldstein, a 16-year-old sophomore at Ransom Everglades School in South Florida, suffered a severe concussion after a soccer match. Watch this video to find out what he’s doing now to protect all high school athletes in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
March 1, 2011
New research, high-profile sports injuries and bills before the state legislature highlight the increased health risks young athletes face related to concussions. This FREE inaugural event features a panel discussion by local experts about the many safety and health issues related to concussions, followed by an audience Q&A session.
New research, high-profile sports injuries and bills before the state legislature highlight the increased health risks young athletes face related to concussions. This FREE inaugural event features a panel discussion by local experts about the many safety and health issues related to concussions, followed by an audience Q&A session.
February 8, 2011
[EVENT] – University of South Florida medical students will debate the future of health care at the general membership dinner meeting of the Hillsborough County Medical Association, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 8, at the InterContinental Tampa Hotel, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd.
January 18, 2011
[EVENT] – Every year the Association for Health Care Journalists and the National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine award 6 journalists with a 4-day training on how to navigate the National Library of Medicine’s resources and databases, like PubMed, Medline and Clinicaltrials.gov. Dr. Rob Logan has condensed this training into a special 5-hour presentation for HealthyState.org, which has invited all Central Florida health journalists to participate. Learn the fastest way to find relevant research and journal articles. Logan will also present eight tips on how to improve reporting about medical research. Find out what “disease mongering” is and what constitutes sound medical evidence. To wrap-up, HealthyState.org Reporter Euna Lhee will lead a round table discussion on HIV and AIDS, highlighting possible story ideas …
December 3, 2010
December 10, 2010 Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm Detail: Herzing University Nursing Students will be conducting FREE general health screenings: Blood Pressure, BMI, Glucose and Cholesterol. Along with other participating health resources, you’ll get your numbers – the first step to getting healthy. Participants who complete a health screening will be entered into the drawing for prizes courtesy of participating businesses. Health Expo Meet with local businesses and retailers who are at the heart of the health and fitness community! Get Fit – Have Fun Discover activities you can enjoy that also keep you fit.
October 18, 2010
The Healthy State Collaborative is hosting several debate viewing parties centered around the Florida gubernatorial debate between republican candidate Rick Scott, and democratic candidate Alex Sink. Covered by CNN, the debates can be watched at any of the following events.