A call for community

By Dr. Amanda Wilkerson Guest columnist   Osceola County is continuing to reel from video footage of a black female student slammed down on the concrete pavement as a white officer stood over and subsequently handcuffed her motionless body.

My treat bag

Dax stared at me in disbelief. I am the Treat Lady, and I had no treats. It was inexplicable. Dax is one of my regular customers. He is a young black dog with a lot of energy.

Why not?

George Bernard Shaw made those words famous. His actual quote: “You see things and you say, “Why?” But I dream things that never were… and I say, ‘Why not?’” Maybe… just maybe a little second-guessing should have been part of the decision-making process we suffered through in 2020.

The Postscript: throw out the empties

A fellow I know was grousing about the past year. His birthday was coming up and he felt, once again, that this year failed to meet his expectations.

Managing stress in children caused by the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people around the world. Stress and anxiety are at an all time high. This pandemic hasn’t only altered the lives of adults; it has changed the lives of children as well. It has caused a great change in children’s daily routines all around the world.

To keep drug costs down and fairness up, stop the abuses of 340B

By Peter J. Pitts   Alas, hospitals and pharmacies are abusing a federal program meant to help low-income patients.

The Postscript: Freshly baked bread

“I’m going to bake bread!” my husband, Peter, announced. Inwardly, I said, “Oh, no.” Baking bread is not easy—until it is. Every person I know who bakes bread will agree.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season

Hello fellow residents. As we approach the end of 2020, I would like to thank everyone for their commitment and dedication at staying safe and ensuring the well being of fellow residents throughout our communities during the pandemic.

Hospital volunteers: the unsung heroes of 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created many unexpected challenges for our local community and beyond. At Poinciana Medical Center (PMC), we’ve had to adapt quickly to provide an enhanced safety experience for our patients and colleagues.

An effective school board improved education in Osceola County

Positive change for any school district can only be brought about by a dedicated group of school board members who are willing to build a coalition that is focused on creating and implementing an innovative vision.