No one should be surprised to know that people leave Highlands County for health care services elsewhere. ...more

December 27, 2009

On Oct. 30 the Obama administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that includes policy changes that will significantly reduce payments for cardiovascular-related services. These changes will be implemented on Jan. 1 and have a striking effect on the delivery of health care services to the citizens of Florida, especially Medicare beneficiaries. ...more

December 13, 2009

Repeal ridiculous sales tax exemptions? Never. Just cut the budget and reduce services. Lay off workers so they will not be able to pay their property taxes. Add more seniors to the waiting list for Meals on Wheels - they really don't need to eat much. Put 40 kids in a classroom so they can really get to know each other. ...more

April 2, 2009

A multifaceted development under construction on Bloomingdale Avenue east of Providence Road is billed as the next generation of senior living communities. ...more

March 31, 2009

A multi-faceted development under construction on Bloomingdale Avenue east of Providence Road is billed as the next generation of senior living communities. ...more

March 27, 2009

In an effort to address the health care concerns of rural residents in Highlands and surrounding counties, the Florida Office of Rural Health will hold a town hall meeting starting at noon, Thursday, at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center to receive public input. ...more

March 11, 2009

Feeling sick about the job market? Go to a hospital. That's where the jobs are. ...more

March 8, 2009

As the nation's attention is focused on solving the economic crisis, more people are turning to the Highlands County Health Department for primary medical care and youth dental care. ...more

February 24, 2009

Highlands County commissioners voted unanimously last week to confirm the appointment of Robert Palussek as administrator of the Highlands County Health Department. ...more

December 13, 2008

Hospitals need patients. When not enough people are admitted for illness and injury, medical jobs eventually will be lost. ...more

December 6, 2008