Tag Archives: CDC

In the News: Gainesville drug suspects may be tied to Ocala burglary, Pandas FedEx-ed to Canada, babies starting solids too early, Anthony Lewis dies

By Michelle Plitnikas on March 25th, 2013 | Last updated: March 25, 2013 at 3:21 pm

Police probe whether stolen gun ties Gainesville drug suspects to Ocala burglary – After a drug arrest early Sunday in Gainesville, Ocala police detectives are investigating a stolen gun found with the three men arrested. The gun was stolen from [...]

In the News | Tagged Anthony Lewis, babies, burglary, Canada, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drugs, FedEx, Gainesville, Ocala, pandas, Parkinson's Disease, Pulitzer Prize, solid foods, zoo | Leave a comment

Rabies-infected organs cause concern for those close to recipients

By Missy Perez on March 19th, 2013 | Last updated: March 25, 2013 at 6:36 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health agencies are working to make sure recipients of organs from a rabies-infected donor are rabies free.

Health and Science | Tagged CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kathleen Giery, LifeQuest, LifeQuest Organ Recovery Center, rabies | 1 Comment

Leafy greens main cause of food poisoning

By Tondrea Haddly on January 31st, 2013 | Last updated: January 31, 2013 at 1:53 pm

A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that leafy greens are the main culprit behind food poisoning. This report by Tondrea Haddly highlights preventative measures to keep you safe during food preperation.

Health and Science | Tagged CDC, Food poisoning, Gainesville news, health, Super markets | Leave a comment

Alachua County Health Department promotes National HIV Testing Day

By Front Page Edition on June 27th, 2012 | Last updated: September 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm

By Emily Burris – WUFT-FM Today is National HIV testing day and the CDC has launched new efforts to increase the availability of HIV testing. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Emily Burris reports, better testing is a critical step towards more [...]

Health and Science, Local | Tagged Alachua County health, Alachua County Health Department, CDC, Centers for Disease Control, HIV, HIV testing, National HIV Testing Day | Leave a comment

More laws on texting and driving needed?

By Nickelle Smith on June 8th, 2012 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 3:06 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than half of surveyed high school seniors admit to texting while driving. After distracted driving laws led to a vehicular homicide convicion, even the national government is noticing this isse. Florida’s [...]