Pasco: Women's cancer program board to meet Friday

Women's cancer program board to meet Friday

By ANGELA MILLER

"Healthy Women Today," Florida's Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Early Detection Program, will hold its annual Advisory Board meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday in the Conference Room of the Pasco County Health Department, 6701 Forest Ave., New Port Richey. "Healthy Women Today," Florida's Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Early Detection Program, will hold its annual Advisory Board meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday in the Conference Room of the Pasco County Health Department, 6701 Forest Ave., New Port Richey.

The meeting will include an update on current legislation, activities and issues affecting the program and goals for the upcoming year.

For information, call (727) 816-1100.

Poster contest winners announced

The Pasco County Health Department, 10841-B Little Road, New Port Richey, announced the winners of its Hunger Awareness Poster Contest. The following students will receive a a $50 savings bond donated by the Pasco Education Foundation, Inc.:

Sarah Hin, Possum Trot 4-H Club; Waylon Hardin, Moore Mickens Education Center, Ms. Wright's class; Kyle Kelly, Seven Springs Elementary, Ms. Webb and Mr. Pratano's class; Melissa Dollard, Cypress Elementary, Ms. Joy Reynolds' class; Tony Dowell, Jr., Cypress Elementary, Ms. Blank's class.

Hospice thrift shop holding pre-Easter sale

Hospice of Pasco crafters and thrift shop, 3539 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey, is holding a pre-Easter sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For information, call (727) 845-5707.

Epilepsy support group meeting Tuesday

The Suncoast Epilepsy Association, Inc., 9851 State Road 54, New Port Richey, will offer a support group at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. For information, call (727) 375-7774.

Florida KidCare offering low-cost health insurance

Florida KidCare is now offering a low-cost health insurance program for children up to 18 years old. Applications are available at local health departments or online at www.floridakidcare.org. Call (888) 540-5437.

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