Wendy Ryan
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Local school creates 3-day long program devoted to teen mental health and suicide
To keep Jacob’s legacy alive, his parents created the "Jacob Kamis Memorial Fund" at Hillel Academy. → Read More
Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse hits close to home for a local mother
Marcia Welch’s son, Jacquez, collapsed while playing football for Northeast high school three years ago. → Read More
Local veteran asks for understanding during NYE celebrations
While many people look forward to New Year's Eve celebrations, fireworks can seriously impact some veterans, affecting their mental well-being as the sounds often remind them of war. → Read More
Managing your mental health over the difficult holiday season
There are many ways to cope with all the overwhelming feelings you may have during the holiday season. → Read More
Local non-profit run by volunteers is helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian
Raising Relief Foundation is dropping off food, cleaning products and necessities in mid-November, just in time for Thanksgiving. → Read More
Petito's death shined new light on domestic violence, warning signs of abuse police may have missed
Many believe Gabby Petito suffered in silence from abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, but there were possible warning signs of abuse police officers missed. → Read More
New global report shows mental well-being of youth plummeting
Mid-March was the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has not only affected many people's physical health but also the minds of people all over the world, especially the youth. → Read More
Florida's new mental health bill would give kids excused absences to see a professional in the field
Research proves that kids are struggling with their mental well-being after two years of this pandemic, so a new mental health bill would give them an excused absence to see a professional in the mental health field. → Read More
Clinical psychologist gives advice on what to remember before your first in-person meeting
Going from the virtual world to in-person meetings may create some anxiety, so a psychologist offers tips to help → Read More
Local veteran's program at Straz Center uses art to help heal wounded warriors
The Straz Center offers a new wellness program for veterans by using art to heal their injuries from the inside out. → Read More
New numbers show children's mental health issues are on the rise amidst COVID-19
New local numbers show a rise in children needing mental health assistance because of this pandemic so a doctor gives advice on what to look for and how to help your kids from toddlers to teenagers. → Read More
Marriage therapist gives advice on how to save relationship amid pandemic
This pandemic has added unprecedented stress on our mental health and for many, on the health of their marriage. → Read More
How to help seniors facing loneliness during pandemic stay connected
COVID-19 is taking a toll on seniors, especially since the governor is still asking those 65 or older to stay home and stay safe. → Read More
Congressman: State keeping hepatitis A cases secret to protect tourism
Congressman Charlie Crist is accusing Florida health officials of keeping hepatitis A cases secret to protect the state’s tourism industry at the expense of public health. → Read More
Florida’s top doctor: Majority of hepatitis A-infected restaurant workers kept secret from public
Florida health bosses have only told the public about 20% of hepatitis A cases in food services statewide → Read More
Another foodborne illness outbreak sickens dozens in the Tampa Bay area
A new foodborne illness outbreak hit Florida and the Tampa Bay area this summer, but the health department never warned the public, a Dirty Dining investigation found. → Read More
Red Lobster employee in Pinellas County tests positive for Hepatitis A
On Tuesday, July 30, the Pinellas County Health Department and the Division of Hotels and Restaurants conducted a joint inspection after they received confirmation of that Hepatitis A case. The state found almost 40 violations which included employees not properly washing their hands. → Read More
State of Florida slow to release info on hepatitis A
As Florida’s hepatitis A death toll continues to rise, the Department of Health is refusing to tell the public any information about where these deaths are happening. → Read More
Waffle House in Tampa briefly shut down after inspector finds dozens of roaches
Over 30 live and dead roaches were seen on the cook's line, underneath the steam table, bread rack and coffee maker, according to the inspection report. → Read More
Dali Museum's 'Cafe Gala' worker tests positive for Hepatitis A
Cafe Gala, located inside the Dali Museum, had a worker test positive for Hepatitis A less than two weeks ago. → Read More