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

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

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

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

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

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The focus is on making informed food choices and developing good eating and activity habits. The academy is hailed as the most valuable and credible source for the most up-to-date,

BIG CYPRESS — For nearly 40 people on the Big Cypress Reservation, following lunch with a healthy walk is heart smart – especially during February, American Heart Month. “It’s perfect. It gets your blood flowing and burns calories. Midday is the best time to move and stay healthy,” said Brian Billie

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez The new Howard Tiger Recreation Center coming to the Hollywood Reservation is rightfully named and dedicated to a man whose life was filled with great accomplishment. As a relative of Howard Tiger, I feel honored and blessed. His achievements had a tremendous impact on our Tribal elders and

BRIGHTON — Nearly 700 people ignored the cold weather, bundled up in their warmest winter gear and valiantly walked, ran or wheeled through the Brighton Reservation Jan. 18 for the 14th annual Rez Rally. Temperatures climbed from near freezing to the high 40s as people trekked toward the finish line of

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Within the spirit of the holidays and the end of the year, we can focus on being thankful, giving good cheer and wishing for a bright future in the coming year of 2014. This also applies to our health, fitness and wellness. You don’t have to wait for the New