Health

National Senior Health & Fitness Day and Open House

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 10:30am

National Senior Health & Fitness Day and Open House

Tampa, Florida-- The National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Open House is coming up at the end of this month! It is set to take place on Wednesday, May 29, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hillsborough County Aging Services will host an open house on National Senior Health and Fitness Day at several of its Centers. Each of the following centers will offer a variety of exercises and activities:

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Moffitt Cancer Center's Magnolia Ball coming up

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 12:20am

Moffitt Cancer Center's Magnolia Ball coming up

The Moffitt Cancer Center will be holding its annual Magnolia Ball Saturday, April 20 at A La Carte Pavillion.

The Magnolia Ball is one of the most popular charity events in Tampa Bay. Three-time, Grammy Award-winning rock band Train will be the entertainment.

Some of the money raised from this event has helped the Moffitt Cancer Center reach many milestones including:

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Hillsborough County’s tap water rates best in the area

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 4:16pm

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Fearful of the faucet? Well, there's no need to be if you hail from Hillsborough!

According to a release sent from county officials today, water from a Hillsborough faucet is some of the finest!

It was tested against competitors in an annual water-tasting contest last Friday, and came out on top in it's region, which includes Citrus, Hernando Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter Counties.

See all the details from the county below:

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Aging Services to offer Alcohol Awareness Month presentations

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, 9:02am

Aging Services to offer Alcohol Awareness Month presentations

Hillsborough County, Florida-- In honor of April as Alcohol Awareness Month, Hillsborough County’s Aging Services Division is hosting health presentations at its Nutrition and Senior Centers. All presentations are open to Hillsborough County residents ages 50 and over. For more information on particular events, contact the centers listed below.

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Hillsborough County offers Benefits CheckUp for older adults

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, 8:23am

Hillsborough County offers Benefits CheckUp for older adults

Hillsborough County, Florida -- Are you a senior who is having trouble paying for medical care, property taxes, or food? If so, you should visit one of Hillsborough County’s Senior Centers for a free Benefits CheckUp to see if you qualify for assistance

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Best drinking water contest

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 4:39pm

Temple Terrace, Florida -- Temple Terrace is the host of this year's "Best Tasting Drinking Water" contest, bringing together water utilities from throughout West Central Florida.

The event is at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22 at the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive.

Temple Terrace won first place last year so as host this year they will not compete. However, water utilities from a seven-county region (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, Hernando, Polk, Pasco and Sumter). as well as many municipalities.

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Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 10:57am

Kick Ball Challenge to "Kick Butts" and fight against big tobacco

Tampa, FL-- In honor of "Kick Butts Day", the Campaign for Tobacco-Free kids national day of activism, the Florida Department of Health has highlighted Hillsborough County students' efforts to take a stand against flavored tobacco.

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