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Hurricane Irma: Baby arrives early, but with perfect timing

Hurricane Irma: Baby arrives early, but with perfect timing

Little Adeluna Palacios was full of surprises when she was in her mom’s belly, and her arrival to this world was no exception.

Her mom Talya Booker was given a Sept. 26 due date. And with Hurricane Irma barreling toward Florida, Booker had contemplated coming to the hospital anyway before the hurricane…

Hurricane Irma: Checklist for people with diabetes

Hurricane Irma: Checklist for people with diabetes

Several national diabetes organizations, including the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Diabetes Educators, have joined forced to provide emergency help to those that will be affected by Hurricane Irma.

The group will deliver medical supplies in hurricane-stricken areas,…

Hurricane Irma: Refill your Rx medications

Hurricane Irma: Refill your Rx medications

If you have medications that you depend on, make sure you have enough supply to last you at least through the middle of next week, health officials advise.

And you shouldn’t have a problem doing so.

According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, all health insurers, managed care organizations…

Hurricane Irma: Guidelines for pregnant women

Hurricane Irma: Guidelines for pregnant women

The Orange County health department offers the following tips to pregnant women:

Before the hurricane

Be sure to have an enough food and water to last at least seven days. Know where to go for safe shelter. Notify your family members to let them know where you will be. If you need to leave the…

Hurricane Irma: Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's

Hurricane Irma: Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's

A dramatic weather event like Hurricane Irma creates additional stress and confusion for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and poses a greater burden on their caregivers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

To help caregivers better prepare for the hurricane, the association offers the …