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A short-term victory for women’s health rights

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Dear Editor: The ability of women across this nation to control their fate was assaulted Friday, June 24 by the very Court dedicated to protecting the rights of every citizen. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade has made women in America second-class citizens.
St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Dirk Webb explains what July 4 means to him.

St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Dirk Webb explains what July 4 means to him.

Happy 4th of July, from St. Cloud Chamber CEO

Dirk Webb
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
To a 4-year-old, it sounded like the sky was falling. I could hear the hissing, then a tense second of total silence which was immediately and catastrophically shattered by an explosion that seemed to shake the very ground.
A ‘Thank You’; Central Florida Non-profit CEO; Poinciana sacrificed

A ‘Thank You’; Central Florida Non-profit CEO; Poinciana sacrificed

Letters to the Editor — June 23, 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A ‘Thank You’ for something good Dear Editor: I would like to thank the Osceola County commissioners. I think it’s wonderful what they have done to help all graduates of Osceola schools be able to go to Valencia college for two years or the county technical school (the Osceola Prospers program).
Dr. Corrie Kindyl, PhD is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Corrie Kindyl, PhD is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Tell children: It’s okay not to feel okay

Dr. Corrie Kindyl, Phd
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Editor’s Note: The deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas on May 24 was evolving as the May 26 News-Gazette print version was going to press. We received this as part of May’s National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Rob Okun — Making “Impregnators” pay their fair share

Rob Okun — Making “Impregnators” pay their fair share

Making “Impregnators” pay their fair share

Rob Okun
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Long before a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion revealed that by summer the Roe vs. Wade decision could be overturned, only pregnant people bore the burden of pregnancy—not just physically, but also financially. “Impregnators” have always had the choice to walk away.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Addressing County Commissioner salaries

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Addressing County Commissioner salaries

Letter to the Editor — May 5, 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Dear Editor: Today, approximately 1 out of 5 Americans is suffering with a mental health issue, and approximately 1 in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with major life activities.
Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month is the ideal time to raise awareness of all aspects of the condition, including how to support siblings of a child who has autism.

Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month is the ideal time to raise awareness of all aspects of the condition, including how to support siblings of a child who has autism.

April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month

Submitted By Bluesprig Pediatrics
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, the ideal time to raise awareness of all aspects of the condition, including how to support siblings of a child who has autism. “When a child has autism, it may require a great deal of a parent’s energy, time, and focus.
ACCA parents: be frustrated at its Board

ACCA parents: be frustrated at its Board

Letter to the Editor — April 21, 2022

News Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Dear Editor: It was a bittersweet moment as the Osceola County School Board voted April 5 to approve Superintendent Debra Pace’s recommendation to terminate the charter contract for American Classical Charter Academy in St. Cloud.
Even during the darkest days of the pandemic, mail carriers showed up to keep everything moving. PHOTO/USPS

Even during the darkest days of the pandemic, mail carriers showed up to keep everything moving. PHOTO/USPS

Postal Service Reform Act — keeping country connected

Al Friedman
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Letter carriers have always prided ourselves on showing up to work every day, no matter the weather, and getting people the goods and information they need in a timely manner, regardless of where they live, who they are, or how much money they make.
Jacky Lagrace, an Osceola High School product

Jacky Lagrace, an Osceola High School product

Patients should take active role in health with PCPs

Jacky Lagrace
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
National Public Health Week is this week, and Lifestyle Medicine Week 2022 is coming up at the end of May. It promotes health awareness on the impact an individual’s choices can have on chronic diseases.
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