CCDT spotlights help with autism Health by Beverly Bidney - January 29, 2015March 31, 2015 Karen Two Shoes has learned a lesson in patience since her 5-year-old son Sam was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) a year ago. Staff at the Hollywood Preschool first noticed something a little different with Sam. After five months of testing, he was diagnosed with ASD and Two Shoes went
Runners tackle second annual Panther Prowl on Big Cypress Health by Eileen Soler - December 30, 2014April 7, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — For serious runners, the second annual 10K Panther Prowl on the Big Cypress Reservation’s Snake Road was a training run with many benefits. Temperatures in the low 50s along the USA Track & Field-certified course of asphalt and pasture road near the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena provided natural
Trike Fest tricks, Halloween treats for seniors Health by Beverly Bidney - November 24, 2014April 7, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Filled with team spirit thanks to some encouraging words from elected officials turned cheerleaders, 82 seniors mounted trikes Oct. 30 and competed for the coveted tribalwide Trike Fest trophy. "Go BC," yelled Big Cypress Councilman Mondo Tiger as he rallied his team. "Team Hollywood, let’s bring home some gold,"
Brighton residents ‘Run for Pie’ Health by Rachel Buxton - November 24, 2014April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Tribal and community members of all ages braved the cold and light drizzle Nov. 18 in Brighton to participate in the first Run for Pie event. Hosted by the Brighton Health Department, Run for Pie replaced the seasonal Turkey Trot held in previous years. "Someone had an idea for a
Seminoles in Recovery rallies for health, sobriety Health by Beverly Bidney - September 30, 2014April 7, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — About 60 people gathered in the morning darkness at Hollywood’s Topeekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park Sept. 13 for the fifth annual Seminoles in Recovery 5K Run/Walk. "Staying sober is staying healthy," said Helene Buster, director of Family Services who helps coordinate Seminoles in Recovery events. "This is something we do
Tribal members cross the peninsula for Wellness Conference Health by Eileen Soler - August 1, 2014April 7, 2015 MARCO ISLAND — Bright yellow T-shirts filled the lobby, beach and meeting rooms at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa on opening day for the 21st annual Seminole Wellness Conference. "We fought too long to die by our own hands," read the back of the shirts. On the front
Health Department provides experience for medical students Health by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 7, 2015 The Tribe’s Health Department partnered with the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine in 2000 to have students work alongside physicians in clinics tribalwide. Starting in the fall, medical students from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine will also learn in the clinics. The FSU program allows two
Kids take to the streets for Stand Up for Children walk Health by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 7, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Pinwheels and push-up pops were the rewards for children who braved the 90-degree heat during the second annual Stand Up for Children walk April 25 in Big Cypress. The group of about 25 kids and adults giggled their way from the skate park to the Boys & Girls
Health Department welcomes spring with cooking class Health by Beverly Bidney - April 30, 2014April 7, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — In the spirit of a good old fashioned spring cleaning, the Health Department held a spring cooking class to get rid of old eating habits. On the menu at the April 9 event in Hollywood was Fiesta Lime Southwest Chicken Salad complete with homemade salad dressing. Six aspiring chefs
Seminole Tribe rallies for annual March for Babies Health by The Seminole Tribune - April 1, 2014 By Emma Johns OKEECHOBEE — The annual Okeechobee March of Dimes Foundation’s March for Babies 5K run/walk attracted 37 participants from the Seminole Tribe in support of the organization’s vision March 8 at Flagler Park. Formerly known as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, the March of Dimes has been in existence