State allots $3.8 M for mental health programs
Monetary resources available to help keep mentally ill out of jail
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      Florida counties will soon have access to money to help keep their mentally ill citizens out of jail. The passage of HB 1477 during the 2007 legislative session created the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program. The program allots $3.
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A parent's depression can burden children
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      A parent's struggle with stress or depression can lower a child's quality of life - and it could hinder an overweight youngster's attempts to lose weight, too, University of Florida (UF) researchers say.
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Tricare Prime offers travel reimbursements
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      Tricare Prime beneficiaries referred by their primary care manager for specialty services at a location more than 100 miles from their provider's location may be eligible to have their reasonable travel expenses reimbursed by Tricare.
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HEALTH BRIEFS
      Lupus support group to meet Lupus Support Network is having its monthly Lupus/Fibromyalgia support group meeting on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Like Adult Home daycare in Pensacola at 2 p.m. The meetings are open to the general public and there is no charge for attending the meeting.
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Long and loose
BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      Long hair is in vogue, and even summer heat waves cannot make area fashionistas give it up! Don't reach for the shears, get creative. Long hair blows out for a beautiful casual look, and can be whipped up into a smart looking pony tail if it gets too hot while commuting or between appointments.
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Are you a red hot mama?
Menopause management program focuses on self defense
      On Tuesday, August 28, West Florida Hospital will conduct its free monthly Red Hot Mamas menopause management workshop entitled "Women and Self Defense." The session will be held in the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute Gym beginning with a light dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at...
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Are you the next face of Dove Hair Care?
      CHICAGO - According to a recent survey, sixty percent of women believe that images in the media set the standard for what they consider beautiful hair. It often takes many hours, outrageous costs and a full team of stylists to create just one of these looks.
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