OCALA, Fla.-The Florida Department of Health in Marion County recognizes November as National Diabetes Month, a time set aside every year to raise awareness about diabetes and promote the importance of taking steps to confront diabetes as a critical health issue. The theme for National Diabetes Month this year is “You are the center of your diabetes care team,” highlighting the importance of prevention and self-management.

“Diabetes is one of the significant health challenges our community will continue to face in the years ahead,” said Florida Department of Health in Marion County Health Officer Mark Lander. “The good news is that it’s easy to identify if you are at risk for diabetes, and there are simple changes you can make in your day-to-day life that can help prevent the onset of diabetes or manage your diabetes if you already have it.” Continue reading →

The photo shows off part of our Crippen & Co. “Bean Counters” chili cook-off team: From L-R, Naomi Vandergrift, Jerett Schrader, Kelsie Smith, Marie Fox. Photo taken at the 36^th Annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 4^th at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion to benefit The Cornerstone School. Crippen and Co. came in 1^st Runner Up in the Small Business Chili division.

Pictured is Karin Nicely member of the Ocala Business Leaders. Karin owns and operates a business called Writing Nicely and here she was explaining to members about some of what Writing Nicely does. The business features professional writing and editing, promotional writing, revision, consultation, editing, proofreading. The business is based in Ocala Fl. If you need it written Call Karin, 352-792-8277.