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May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to prioritize sun safety and early detection. Knowledge is power, and awareness saves lives. #FLCancerConnect

May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to prioritize sun safety and early detection. 

Knowledge is power, and awareness saves lives. 

#FLCancerConnect
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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and we’re emphasizing the importance of early detection. To find valuable information and cancer prevention resources, visit: FLCancerConnect.com. #FLCancerConnect

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and we’re emphasizing the importance of early detection.  

To find valuable information and cancer prevention resources, visit: FLCancerConnect.com. 

#FLCancerConnect
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A healthy diet is critical for cancer prevention. Increasing your body’s intake of healthy proteins, like chicken, can help reduce inflammation. Check out this recipe for baked chicken and potatoes.

A healthy diet is critical for cancer prevention. Increasing your body’s intake of healthy proteins, like chicken, can help reduce inflammation. Check out this recipe for baked chicken and potatoes.
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Did you know that your health behaviors influence your risk of brain cancer? FLCancerConnect.com can provide you more information on cancer prevention. #FLCancerConnect

Did you know that your health behaviors influence your risk of brain cancer?  

FLCancerConnect.com can provide you more information on cancer prevention. 
#FLCancerConnect
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Thank you Florida AHCA for helping raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer. Here are some additional prevention tips. Remember, knowledge is power!

Thank you <a href="/AHCA_FL/">Florida AHCA</a> for helping raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer. Here are some additional prevention tips. Remember, knowledge is power!
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Fuel your body with healthy, cancer-fighting foods! These chicken quesadillas with black beans are packed with lean protein, fiber, and flavor — a delicious way to support your health. Find more cancer prevention tips at FLCancerConnect.com. #FLCancerConnect

Fuel your body with healthy, cancer-fighting foods! These chicken quesadillas with black beans are packed with lean protein, fiber, and flavor — a delicious way to support your health. 

Find more cancer prevention tips at FLCancerConnect.com. 

#FLCancerConnect
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Do you know the risk factors for melanoma? Prioritize your health today! For more information, visit: FLCancerConnect.com #FLCancerConnect

Do you know the risk factors for melanoma? Prioritize your health today!  

For more information, visit: FLCancerConnect.com 

#FLCancerConnect
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🦟 Fight the bite! Summer is coming soon, but mosquitoes have already arrived. When it rains, remember to drain anything that collects water and cover items in your yard that water can collect. When it rains, remember to drain anything that collects water and cover items in

🦟 Fight the bite!

Summer is coming soon, but mosquitoes have already arrived. 

 When it rains, remember to drain anything that collects water and cover items in your yard that water can collect.  When it rains, remember to drain anything that collects water and cover items in
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.Ron DeSantis has signed HB 1299 into law, extending protections against mRNA vaccination status discrimination for another 2 years. This legislation upholds personal freedom and reinforces Florida’s commitment to protecting individual rights.

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Join us in raising awareness of Cancer Survivors Month this June. We're honoring cancer survivors and the vital role their families, friends, and communities play in their triumph. Find uplifting stories and valuable resources at FLCancerConnect.com. #FLCancerConnect

Join us in raising awareness of Cancer Survivors Month this June. We're honoring cancer survivors and the vital role their families, friends, and communities play in their triumph. 

Find uplifting stories and valuable resources at FLCancerConnect.com. 

#FLCancerConnect
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Even parents need to practice their ABCs. All babies should sleep Alone on their Back, and in a Crib. Taking these simple steps every time your bundle of joy needs their rest can help protect them from unintended injuries.

Even parents need to practice their ABCs. 

All babies should sleep Alone on their Back, and in a Crib. Taking these simple steps every time your bundle of joy needs their rest can help protect them from unintended injuries.
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Drowning is preventable. Keep your kids safe around water by combining adult supervision and barriers. Children 1-4 years-old are at the greatest risk for drowning. Every day they learn new skills, such as opening sliding doors, and wandering to the pool or spa areas. Protect

Drowning is preventable. Keep your kids safe around water by combining adult supervision and barriers. 
 
Children 1-4 years-old are at the greatest risk for drowning. Every day they learn new skills, such as opening sliding doors, and wandering to the pool or spa areas. Protect
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🚨 Let's talk about saving lives! 💪 June 6 is Revive Awareness Day, and you could save a life by knowing the signs of an overdose and how to respond. 🆘 If you see someone showing signs like unconsciousness, shallow breathing, or blue lips, they may be experiencing an overdose.

🚨 Let's talk about saving lives! 💪 June 6 is Revive Awareness Day, and you could save a life by knowing the signs of an overdose and how to respond. 🆘 If you see someone showing signs like unconsciousness, shallow breathing, or blue lips, they may be experiencing an overdose.
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Early detection saves lives. Regular cancer screenings can find cancer in its early stages, when treatment is often more effective. Talk to your health care provider about when to get cancer screenings. #FLCancerConnect

Early detection saves lives. Regular cancer screenings can find cancer in its early stages, when treatment is often more effective.  

Talk to your health care provider about when to get cancer screenings. 

#FLCancerConnect
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Florida is the Sunshine State, but extreme heat can lead to serious medical emergencies, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion.  When it’s hot, prevent heat-related illness by staying: ✅ In cool or air-conditioned places ✅ Hydrated ✅ Informed on hea​t advisories

Florida is the Sunshine State, but extreme heat can lead to serious medical emergencies, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion.   
 
When it’s hot, prevent heat-related illness by staying:  
 
✅ In cool or air-conditioned places 
✅ Hydrated 
✅ Informed on hea​t advisories
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You’ve protected us and we want to protect you. If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, call for the #VeteransCrisisLine support – you are not alone. Dial 988 then press 1. This service is free. Learn more: veteranscrisisline.net or visit the link in our

You’ve protected us and we want to protect you. If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, call for the #VeteransCrisisLine support – you are not alone.  

Dial 988 then press 1. This service is free. 
 
Learn more: veteranscrisisline.net or visit the link in our
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Fuel your body for cancer prevention! Eating a healthy diet, especially with foods that are packed with lean protein, can help reduce inflammation. Ready to cook? Check out our zucchini pasta with lemon garlic shrimp!

Fuel your body for cancer prevention! Eating a healthy diet, especially with foods that are packed with lean protein, can help reduce inflammation. 

Ready to cook? Check out our zucchini pasta with lemon garlic shrimp!
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Now is the time to prepare! Get ahead of any potential storms this season. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/planprepare for more information.

Now is the time to prepare! Get ahead of any potential storms this season. 

Visit FloridaDisaster.org/planprepare for more information.
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Regular physical activity has health benefits for people of all ages. Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity and two days of muscle-strengthening exercises, each week. Choose a variety of activities to benefit your body in different ways and keep

Regular physical activity has health benefits for people of all ages. Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity and two days of muscle-strengthening exercises, each week. 

 Choose a variety of activities to benefit your body in different ways and keep