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Health volunteers needed

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 10:12am
Health volunteers needed

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is looking for medical doctors, dentists and other health professionals who can give their time towards helping those in need.

Those who donate their time can earn CEUs and apply the hours they give to their license renewal fees. Hours are flexible and locations include health departments from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, community clinics of the volunteer's own practice. 

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Free cancer screenings on Melanoma Monday

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 10:34am
Free cancer screenings on Melanoma Monday

Pinellas County, Florida -- Florida Hospital North Pinellas invites the community to join them for free skin cancer screenings in honor of “Melanoma  Monday” on May 6 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

World-renowned Surgical Oncologist, Douglas S. Reintgen, M.D., and Director of Oncology, Rosemary Giuliano, ARNP, will host the event at the Surgical Institute located on the hospital campus at 1501 Alternate 19 South, Suite T, Tarpon Springs.

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Mammograms screenings for uninsured women

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:14am
Mammograms screenings for uninsured women

Pinellas County, Florida -- For women who have no insurance and are too young for Medicare often cannot afford to get these lifesaving screenings like mamograms and cervical screenings.In Florida, there's a state resource that can provide these screenings at no cost for those who qualify.

Women between the ages of 50 and 64 who cannot afford mammograms and cervical cancer screenings can apply to receive these tests at no cost through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) at the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.

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Health and Human Services offices close temporarily

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 11:23am
Health and Human Services offices close temporarily

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County’s department of Health and Human Services will close its offices at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, for a department staff meeting. This includes the department’s four locations:

  • Clearwater, 2189 Cleveland St., Suite 230
  • Largo, 8751 Ulmerton Road
  • St. Petersburg, 647 First Ave. N.
  • Tarpon Springs, 301 S. Disston Ave.

All Health and Human Services offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 26, and resume normal business hours.

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$15 off Race for Cure registrations

Submitted by Libby Hendren, News Producer
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 11:18am
$15 off Race for Cure registrations

St. Petersburg, Florida -- If you're planning to lace up and Race for the Cure, register now for big savings. Now through April 25th, Florida Suncoast is celebrating 15 years of impact in the fight against breast cancer with $15 off Race for Cure registrations. The race may not be until October, but planning ahead can help save some green.

Click here for a link to Florida Suncoast.

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Suncoast Health Council vacancies announced

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 10:25am
Suncoast Health Council vacancies announced

Pinellas County, Florida -- Résumés are now being accepted for two two-year appointments to the Suncoast Health Council.

The Suncoast Health Council’s purpose is to “stimulate the establishment and continuous re-evaluation of community-oriented health goals.” They assess, plan and advise for the health needs in Pasco and Pinellas counties.

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Update: Reclaimed water outage in south Pinellas County

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, April 19th, 2013, 4:57pm
Update: Reclaimed water outage in south Pinellas County

Pinellas County, Florida -- The planned reclaimed water maintenance for south Pinellas County is complete and the system is currently being brought up to pressure.

Normal operating pressure should be achieved by 5 p.m. on Friday, April  19.

The entire system should be operating normally the rest of the weekend.

As the reclaimed system is brought back online, any reclaimed water line leaks or breaks should be reported to (727) 464-4000.

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