Measles outbreak in the U.S.
As of December 5, 2013, 175 people in the United States have been reported as having Measles.
This year, Measles outbreaks have occurred in several...
Family health history could save your life
Family health history connects people to their past and their future. Knowing one’s family health history is a key part of reducing future health...
New trouble for pediatric dentists Rebecca and Michael Tarver
Ocala, Florida -- New trouble for Churchill Pediatric Dentistry, formerly Polliwog Dental, owner Rebecca Tarver and former Polliwog Dental owner Michael Tarver.
In late October,...
Protection From Food Poisoning
Tallahassee, Florida -- This holiday season, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) encourages Floridians to properly prepare meals and store food in order...
Food Recall Safety Health Alert
According to an FDA release, Following the Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. (“Reser’s”) recall where select Reser’s products were recalled due to the potential of...
Michael Tarver, owner of Polliwog, hopes to get license back
Ocala, Florida -- Michael Tarver, the owner of Polliwog Dental, LLC., is hoping to have his license reinstated this month.
Tarver, who practices pediatric dentistry,...
Marion County Takes A Devastating Blow For Medicaid Patients
Ocala, Florida -- The blame game and finger pointing over the past few days has seemed to have spiraled out of control when it...
UPDATE: Norovirus Confirmed October 9, 2013 Marion County
Marion County, Florida—The Florida Department of Health in Marion County determined on October 9, 2013 that Norovirus is the cause of a recent outbreak...
Large Norovirus Outbreak In Marion County October 2013
Marion County -- On October 4, 2013 at 10:35 a.m., Ocala Post was notified about a Norovirus outbreak at East Marion Elementary. The virus...
Obamacare facts & what it means for you; creast cancer, the young, the elderly
In light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are some facts that should be considered in regards to Obamacare.
During a press conference,...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms....
Viagra – A hard penis lesson to learn
Gigante, Colombia — A man impressing a girlfriend with his penis is every guys secret goal, and a 66-year-old Colombian man tried to...
Health Plans Selected For The Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Managed Medical Assistance Program
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) selected the health plans it will contract with for the Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program.
The Agency selected...
Devastating drug named Krokodil surfaces in U.S. cities
For years, drugs have plagued the American society, destroying the lives of millions, and tearing families apart. Addicts never intend to become hooked on...
Ocala Regional May Have Caused A Fathers Death
OCALA, Florida — Recent allegations among healthcare facilities seems to be the topic in every Facebook status in the past month.
First Polliwog Dental and...
Motrin Infants’ Drops Recall Alert September 2013
Recall Alert -- September 6, 2013 - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (“McNeil”) is voluntarily recalling at the retail level three lots,...
Medical license suspended for Polliwog Dental owner, Michael Tarver
Ocala, Florida -- Ocala Post first ran a story on Polliwog Dental on August 30, 2013, after the owner, Michael Tarver, lashed out directly...
Marion County Tuberculosis Health Alert Update
This in an update in regards to the tuberculosis outbreak in the Ocala-Marion County area.
We reached out to the Department of Health (DOH)...
Tuberculosis Health Alert Marion County
Ocala - Marion County - After a Marion High School Student tested positive for tuberculosis back in August, Marion County is now investigating 12...
Ocala – Free Screening National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in three children in the U.S. is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen...