October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Seminole Tribe made sure to do its part in raising awareness. Tribal members in Big Cypress gathered to show support for the global campaign by wearing pink, decorating cookies and participating in a breast cancer walk. Some people had personal reasons for

HOLLYWOOD — In a gymnasium filled with squeals of delight, about 70 Hollywood preschoolers learned the joy of fitness firsthand. The Health Department’s Hollywood Preschool Get Fit Day roused an abundance of fun among the children on Sept. 21. The department has held Get Fit Day for about five years, said

By Andrea Holata BIG CYPRESS — To continue promoting healthy eating habits for Tribal youth, the Big Cypress Library and the Wellness Center teamed up to teach kids about nutritious meals on Sept. 17. Staff from the Willie Frank Library and the Wellness Center invited youth to visit "Nutrition Island" at the

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez I know I normally write about health and wellness, but after speaking at the College-Career Fair the other day, I was motivated to encourage not only those graduating shortly but also all those students who still have a ways to go. It is necessary to pursue your education

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez A quote the other day caught my attention. It said, "There is no diet that can do what eating healthy does." It is so true. I have tried so many diets through the years, and I can honestly tell you that not one of those "diets" worked for me.

By Andrea Holata MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Tribal members from all Seminole reservations traveled to the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort for the 19th annual Wellness Conference from July 15-20. The conference provided Tribal members with the opportunity to listen to their peers’ personal testimonies of alcohol and/or drug abuse. Also, guest

By Christine McCall Over the past year and a half, I have made big changes in my life. For those who missed my last story a few months ago, in 2010 at 23 years old, I weighed 324 pounds and had elevated blood pressure. It hurt to wake up in the

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Have you had your yearly physical yet? I know some of you had to get one for your children before school started, but you might want to go ahead and make an appointment for yourself, too. You know the saying, "Better safe than sorry." It is better to