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Author Archives: Elle Newbold
Profile: Pete Lars Johnson
By Elle Newbold on March 6th, 2013 | Last updated: March 13, 2013 at 5:09 pm
When it comes to creative political campaigning, you might say Gainesville mayor hopeful Peter Lars Johnson is barking up the right tree.
Citizen Safety Task Force supports ‘stand your ground’ law
By Elle Newbold on February 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: March 4, 2013 at 11:08 pm
The “stand your ground” law will not be overturned, but Gov. Rick Scott’s Citizen Safety Task Force made recommendations for change in a report released Friday.
Gainesville’s art and film festival Cinema Verde right around the corner
By Elle Newbold on January 30th, 2013 | Last updated: January 30, 2013 at 5:14 pm
The fourth annual environmental art and film festival, Cinema Verde, will welcome all film and art enthusiasts this February at Zuzu Jolie restaurant and banquet hall in downtown Gainesville, Fla.
Inadequate concussion awareness prompts UF and FSU research project
By Elle Newbold on January 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 2:50 pm
University of Florida and Florida State University researchers are collaborating on Health IMPACTS, a project that collects information related to youth concussion management and health risks. The initial information is gathered from primary care practices in the Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Orlando areas.
Supporting humane societies for pet adoption a worthy cause
By Elle Newbold and Kelsey Kern on December 17th, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 2:45 pm
Looking to adopt a pet for Christmas? Animal shelters in Gainesville and elsewhere provide excellent, humane sources.
Shands’ Musicians in Residence concert kicks off Arts + Health Month
By Elle Newbold on November 1st, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 2:57 pm
A duo of Shands’ Musicians in Residence kickoff Arts + Health Month with a concert Thursday night at the Thomas Center.
Arts and Entertainment, Health and Science, University of Florida
Tagged art, Arts + Health Month, Cathy Dewitt, City of Gainesville Department of Parks, concert, Danielle DeCosmo, music, performance, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Shands Arts in Medicine, Society for Arts in Healthcare, Thomas Center
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Advocates question Florida Legislature’s decision to decline health care funding
By Elle Newbold on October 15th, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 3:07 pm
Child health advocates are questioning the Florida Legislature’s decision earlier this year to get rid of funding that could potentially reduce the number of children being abused.
Health and Science, Politics
Tagged Affordable Health Care Act, Child Abuse Prevention Project Program, Children's Home Society of Florida, Dr. Richard Bucciarelli, florida legislature, health care reform, Healthy Start of North Central Florida Coalition, Race to the Top grant funding
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New report focuses on stigma associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
By Elle Newbold on September 24th, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 3:08 pm
A report by the National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Alzheimer’s Association focuses on the stigma attached to the disease.
UF Trustees hold retreat at Lake Wauburg to brainstorm for future
By Elle Newbold on September 20th, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 3:08 pm
The University of Florida Board of Trustees kicked off a two-day retreat at Lake Wauburg to discuss the university’s future.
White Nose Syndrome has not affected UF bat population
By Elle Newbold on September 6th, 2012 | Last updated: February 19, 2013 at 2:29 pm
A lethal syndrome affecting bats in other parts of the county hasn’t bothered UF’s 400,000 bats.
