Thank you to our amazing staff for helping to keep our community strong! Essential healthcare workers keep us safe and healthy every day, but especially now. We are grateful for their smiles and care for the people of Venice.
CDC
Yesterday at 6:11 PM ·
DYK? Testing blood samples for antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 helps determine if someone had COVID-19, even if they didn’t have symptoms. Learn more about how CDC is working with commercial labs to see how many Americans have had COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3jq3f1p
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
September 21 at 11:15 AM ·
Your mask protects them. Their mask protects you. Wearing a mask correctly can prevent the spread of #COVID19 to others. Follow @CDCgov’s guidance below for the “do’s” and “don’ts” of wearing face coverings. Visit http://ow.ly/oYjK50znWBb for more. #covertheCOVID
Florida Department of Health (DOH) is with Marisol Bahena.
September 21 at 5:15 PM ·
Washing your hands often can help prevent the spread of #COVID19. Proper hand washing combined with social distancing and wearing a mask can help protect Florida's most vulnerable. https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention/
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
September 20 at 5:25 PM ·
Getting a flu vaccine now is more important than ever during #COVID19. Protect yourself and the most vulnerable around you from the flu. To learn more, visit http://ow.ly/Ddyl50BuYLz
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
September 20 at 10:25 PM ·
What do you do if you have #COVID19?
✔️Stay home and away from others
✔️Stay in touch with your health care provider
✔️Alert close contact individuals to self-isolate for 14 days
✔️Call the COVID-19 call center for questions at 1 (866) 779-6121
http://ow.ly/vFbr50zf6pF
October is National Pharmacists Month! We are so happy to serve you!
World Health Organization (WHO)
October 6 at 2:52 AM ·
4️⃣ steps to stay fit to beat COVID-19:
🍊 eat a healthy diet
🚭 no tobacco
🏃♀️ be physically active
🍻 stop harmful use of alcohol
World Health Organization (WHO)
October 5 at 9:08 PM ·
Avoid the 3️⃣ Cs.
There are certain places where COVID-19 spreads more easily:
1️⃣ Crowded places
2️⃣ Close-contact settings
3️⃣ Confined and enclosed spaces
CDC
October 3 at 4:40 PM ·
When you’re in public, wear a mask that covers your nose AND mouth to help protect others and slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn how to wear your mask correctly: https://bit.ly/2XdSp61.
World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
October 4 at 10:57 AM ·
As flu season starts in many parts of the world, how would you know if you have flu or COVID-19? How can you protect yourself?
WHO’s Dr Sylvie Briand explains in Science in 5.
World Health Organization (WHO)
21 hrs ·
Low risk isn't no risk. Follow your national health advisory to protect yourself and others from COVID-19
World Health Organization (WHO)
October 15 at 6:07 PM ·
Today is World Hypertension Day.
This is how you can prevent high blood pressure:
❗️Reduce 🧂 to less than 5g/day
❗️Avoid saturated fats & trans fats 🍔
❗️Avoid 🚬
❗️Reduce 🍷
❕Eat 🍎 and 🥦 regularly
❕Be active 🧘♀️🏊♂️
CDC
October 13 at 12:51 PM ·
Handwashing is always important, and during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more critical. Protect yourself and your loved ones by washing your hands often, especially at key times when you are likely to get and spread germs, such as:
- After using the bathroom
- Before and after preparing or eating food
- After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
- After you have been in a public place.
Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xEnje.
CDC
October 21 at 3:00 PM ·
Wear a mask correctly to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. 😷
When in public or around others not living in your household, follow this mask checklist. If you have a child, remember those under age 2 should not wear a mask. Learn more: https://bit.ly/30QOzQF.
CDC
October 27 at 2:18 PM ·
During contact tracing for COVID-19, a public health worker will NOT ask you for money. Learn more about contact tracing: https://bit.ly/2ZkyWjJ.
World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
November 14 at 10:47 AM ·
Today is World Diabetes Day.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
COVID-19 causes fear and suffering for people with diabetes:
1. They have increased risk of severe disease and death when infected with COVID-19
2. Delay in diagnosis may result in more advanced disease and complications
3. Delayed, incomplete, interrupted treatment
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
November 11 at 2:10 PM ·
Protect yourself and the most vulnerable around you by getting a flu shot. To learn about preventive steps, visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm
Venice Regional Bayfront Health
November 20 at 5:47 AM ·
As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with.
Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.
Check out these tips for a safe Thanksgiving from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/thanksgiving.html
CDC
November 17 at 3:33 PM ·
Wearing a mask is not hard. Breathing on a ventilator is. COVID-19 cases are rising fast across the U.S., and if we don’t act together NOW and do what we can to slow the spread, thousands more could die. Stay home when possible. If you go out, be sure to
• Wear a mask over your mouth AND nose.
• Stay at least 6 feet apart from people who do not live in your household and avoid crowds.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Get the facts: https://bit.ly/3bGvO6p.
World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
November 16 at 5:45 PM ·
COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms. Find out more here ⬇️
Venice Regional Bayfront Health
November 26 at 5:52 AM ·
Attending a gathering today? Take these steps recommended by the CDC to make #Thanksgiving safer:
• Bring your own food, drinks, and utensils.
• #WearAMask and store it safely while eating and drinking.
• Avoid going in and out of food prep spaces.
• Space seating at least 6 feet apart for people who are not members of the same household.
• Wash your hands or use 60% alcohol hand sanitizer often.
More tips: https://bit.ly/35hIcti
CDC
November 24 at 1:20 PM ·
COVID-19 hasn’t gone anywhere. Cases are rising rapidly in many parts of the U.S. This pandemic is not over. But, if we all work together and do our part, it can be. Here’s what you can do to help protect yourself and others:
• Wear a mask over your mouth AND nose when in public.
• Stay home when you can.
• Stay at least 6 feet apart from others and avoid crowds.
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
Learn more about ways you can slow the spread of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3bGvO6p.
CDC
November 29 at 12:03 PM ·
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations like COVID-19. You may feel anxious, angry, sad, or overwhelmed. Find ways to reduce your stress to help yourself and the people you care about.
• Learn the common signs of stress.
• Make time to unwind and do things you enjoy.
• Talk with family and friends by phone, text, or email.
• If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed, get support 24/7 by calling or texting 1-800-985-5990.
Learn more about stress and coping during the COVID-19 outbreak: https://bit.ly/39UVoEj.
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
November 29 at 9:05 AM ·
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. A time set aside every year to raise awareness and promote the importance of taking steps to confront diabetes as a critical health issue. To learn about preventative steps, visit http://ow.ly/E4mD50CuJlT
Venice, Florida Municipal Government
Yesterday at 4:53 PM ·
Enjoy your evening! 🌴🌟🌴🌟🌴🌟
CDC
Yesterday at 4:30 PM ·
Masking is a two-way street. Masks help protect you, in case someone around you has COVID-19. Masks also help protect others, in case you have COVID-19 but don’t know it. Wear a mask to slow the spread. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ee8iP4.
Venice Regional Bayfront Health
December 8 at 6:42 AM ·
In the past, diabetes was considered to be a progressive and incurable disease. Treatments include weight loss and lifestyle changes for those who are overweight or obese and antidiabetic medication, including insulin. Bariatric surgeries can lead to improvement and remission of Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Take an online assessment to find out if weight loss surgery is right for you. http://bit.ly/2020VeniceWeightLossSurgery
For more info from ASMBS, visit http://bit.ly/DiabetesVeniceWeightLoss
World Health Organization (WHO)
December 7 at 6:23 PM ·
"We all want to be with our loved ones during the upcoming holidays, but we mustn't be complacent. COVID-19 is changing the way we celebrate, but it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate. Be safe: follow local guidance, stay with your household and avoid crowds."- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
World Health Organization (WHO) is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
December 6 at 5:39 PM ·
4️⃣ steps to stay fit to beat COVID-19:
🍊 eat a healthy diet
🚭 no tobacco
🏃♀️ be physically active
🍻 stop harmful use of alcohol
Stay at home or in your car when picking up your prescriptions!
World Health Organization (WHO)
Yesterday at 1:22 AM ·
Be kind and support loved ones during COVID-19.
Vox
December 11 at 3:05 PM ·
Wondering whether it's safe to get out of the house this holiday season?
Epidemiologists and other health experts share guidance on the safest — and riskiest — ways to see others, keep kids busy, help out, and travel this winter during the pandemic:
CDC
December 11 at 4:35 PM ·
COVID-19 cases are increasing dramatically in every part of the country. This increase is not due to more testing. As the number of cases rise, so does the percentage of tests coming back positive, an indication that COVID-19 is spreading.
To slow the spread of COVID-19, wear a mask, avoid close contact with people outside your household, and wash your hands often.
Learn more about cases in your area: https://bit.ly/36EDJQI.
World Health Organization (WHO)
December 17 at 5:28 PM ·
This is how you can prevent high blood pressure:
❗️Reduce 🧂 to less than 5g/day
❗️Avoid saturated fats & trans fats 🍔
❗️Avoid 🚬
❗️Reduce 🍷
❕Eat 🍎 and 🥦 regularly
❕Be active 🧘♀️🏊♂️
YOURSUN.COM
Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Stats -- For Here & Florida
A very merry Christmas from the Venice Apothecary team!
CDC
December 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM ·
URGENT: #WearAMask
COVID-19 has killed 330,000+ Americans.
A😷mask helps protect:
• You
• Your family
• Your friends
• Those more likely to get very sick
Make sure your mask covers your mouth AND nose.
Continue to ↔ stay 6 feet apart, 🚫avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and 🖐wash your hands often.
Learn more: http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Sarasota County Government
January 3 at 3:01 PM ·
UPDATE: Per the State of Florida Department of Health office in Sarasota County, all appointments for additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments Monday, Jan. 4, have been filled. Bookmark this link for their future announcements: http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/index.html
The State of Florida Department of Health office in Sarasota County announced they’ll open registration at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 for additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments Monday, Jan. 4. Learn more including how to sign up at http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2020/12/covid-eventbright-2nd-round.html. Appointments are required. You must be a frontline healthcare worker (employment ID required) or age 65 or older.
CDC
January 3 at 1:38 PM ·
Things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine:
1. 🌡️ Some side effects are normal and a sign your body is building protection.
2. 💸 In most cases, COVID-19 vaccines will be available for free.
3. 👨🔬 While two vaccines have been authorized, others are still being developed and tested.
4. 😷 A COVID-19 vaccine is one of many important tools to help us stop this pandemic. Stay home if possible, wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, avoid crowds, wash your hands, and get vaccinated when it’s recommended for you.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/COVID19_Vaccine_ThingstoKnow
Sarasota County Government
January 22 at 3:37 PM ·
⚠ COVID-19 SECOND DOSE UPDATE ⚠
If you received your first vaccine Dec. 29- 31, 2020, from the Department of Health in Sarasota County, you are coming up on your 28-day marker (Jan. 26- 28) and will be contacted by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, to schedule your second dose.
Second-dose appointments will be scheduled through the Vaccine Registration System. You DO NOT have to re-register. Your contact information has been inputted for you. Appointments for second doses will be later in the week. If you’re unable to attend, you can decline the appointment and then you’ll be contacted when the next batch of second doses arrives.
CDC
January 26 at 3:42 PM ·
Did you know? As of January 25, more than 2.4 million long-term care facility residents and staff have been vaccinated through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. These vaccinations will help save the lives of those who are most at risk of dying from COVID-19. Track the number of facility residents and staff vaccinated through the program, including vaccination numbers in your state: http://bit.ly/CDTltcvax.
CDC
February 11 at 4:44 PM ·
NEW: A CDC report gives options for wearing masks to better protect you and others from COVID-19. Wearing a disposable mask under a cloth mask can improve fit and give you better protection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3aWGUVW.
CDC
February 10 at 11:15 AM ·
A new CDC report highlights how improving the fit of your mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19. In lab tests with dummies, exposure to potentially infectious aerosols decreased by about 95% when they both wore tightly fitted masks. Wearing a mask that fits tightly to your face can help limit spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. With the emergence of new variants, wearing a mask is more important than ever. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR21021.
Happy #internationalwomensday and #WomensHistoryMonth from Venice Apothecary! Thank you for supporting local, women-run businesses!
Sarasota County Government
March 14 at 10:53 AM ·
Additional notifications will go out today, March 14 to backfill appointments for the following first-dose clinics:
Monday, March 15 at Sarasota Square Mall.
Tuesday, March 16 at Sarasota Square Mall.
Tuesday, March 16 at Suncoast Technical College in North Port.
As of March 14 (once these notifications go out), DOH-Sarasota will be scheduling up to account number 140,000.
scgov.net/covid-19vaccine | 941-861-8297
Please support the youths in our community. Thank you!
The Pepper Team
2 hrs ·
Hello Friends! Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club is now selling tickets for a chance to win a BRAND NEW Ford Bronco, Escape or Ranger! Tickets are $50 and help fund the club’s “Investment in Youth Program”, providing grants to local non-profits serving our area youth. 2nd Prize is $5,000 cash, 3rd Prize is $1,000.
Tickets can be purchased online by using the QR code on the attached flyer, or by visiting the website at venicenokomisrotary.org.
You can also purchase physical tickets at Roberts Insurance Group, Hank Young and Young CPAs, Boone Law Firm or Venice Apothecary.
