Health

Wish Farms offers organic blueberries

Submitted by Ginger Gadsden, 10 News Morning Anchor

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 1:08pm

Plant City -- Wishnatzki Farms, a Florida-based grower-shipper, has announced the addition of pesticide residue-free blueberries to its produce offerings.

Wish Farms is the only shipper in the country to have blueberries approved by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a third party organization that certifies environmental and safety claims.

"I believe pesticide residue-free blueberries will be embraced by consumers," said Gary Wishnatzki, president of Wish Farms. "These berries will be more affordable than organics, which have a loyal following, but are too pricey for many customers. This alternative to organics will appeal to a much larger audience."

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Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 9:05am

Get together for community wellness event

Tampa, FL -- Learn more about how nutrition, exercise and relaxation can enhance your health Saturday April, 30 at 2 p.m. at The Roosevelt.

The educational event includes good food, organic wines and even a dance party at the historic Roosevelt building, Ybor City's premiere model of sustainability.

Special guests include integrative medical doctor, Dr. Kathleen MacIsaac, medical intuitive, Bobby Aduna and Katrina Morales from Rollin Oats and Chef Sherell.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 8:52am

TGH named 10th busiest transplant center in nation

Tampa, FL -- Tampa General Hospital ranks as the 10th busiest transplant center out of 251 programs in the nation for 2010, according to the most recent data compiled by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

The OPTN ensures the success and efficiency of the U.S. organ transplant system.

It is administered by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the agency that manages the country’s organ transplant system for the federal government.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 11:50am

Tampa, FL -- The Emmy-nominated reality television series Undercover Boss will feature CEO and Co-Founder Shelly Sun of BrightStar Care this Sunday, April 17.

BrightStar Care is one of the few full-service healthcare agencies to offer both medical and non-medical homecare to clients of all ages within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staffing to corporate clients such as hospitals and nursing homes.

The company has more than 200 locations across North America, including offices in Tampa, Venice and Clearwater.

Sun says she was grateful to have been given the opportunity to participate on Undercover Boss.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 12:23pm

LifePath Hospice to honor volunteers at luncheon

Riverview, FL -- Volunteers have always served important roles at LifePath Hospice. In fact, volunteers founded the organization in 1983 and have been a vital part of the organization ever since.

On Saturday, April 16, LifePath Hospice will honor its ranks of hard-working volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation luncheon at The Cambridge Club on the campus of The Bridges retirement community.

At the 11 a.m. celebration, LifePath Hospice will recognize a special group of 12 volunteers as “Emeritus Volunteers.”

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Submitted by Atish Patel, Producer, 10 News at 6pm

Monday, April 11th, 2011, 9:09am

Tampa, FL -- If you're working in the pre-med program and want to network with recruiters, this is your big chance.

Find out ways to volunteer and shadow to help you become successful in a health profession school.

Mingle with experts from the chiropractic, osteopathic, public health and pathology programs. Pre-health advisors will also be on hand to answer any questions.

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Submitted by Atish Patel, Producer, 10 News at 6pm

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 9:35am

Tampa, FL -- Come learn Bollywood-style dancing for FREE!!!

Bollywood Dance Club is a registered student organization, teaching this fun and refreshing form of dancing to everyone who is interested.

The group has had some popular performances over the past few months including the American College Cricket Championsip Final. It was webcasted worldwide and telecasted across 3 TV channels in the nation.

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