• Give Kids a Smile Program



    The Give Kids a Smile Program is an annual program design to provide dental care to low-income children.  It's the sixth annual project by the Pasco-Hernando Community College dental program and volunteer dentists and hygienists from the community.  Families must meet income criteria (200% of the U.S. Poverty Rate or below, to see the Poverty rates, click here), and children must be ages 6 to 17.

    You must pre-qualify, in person, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on one of the following dates:

    •     Tuesday, January 19
    •     Tuesday, January 26
    •     Thursday, January 14
    •     Thursday, January 21
    •     Thursday, January 28
    •     Tuesday, February 2
    •     Thursday, February 4


    On Friday, February 12, prequalified children will be seen for a screening, X-rays, a cleaning and sealants if needed.
    On Friday, February 26, children may receive follow-up care such as fillings and extractions if needed.

    Location: 
    Pasco-Hernando Community College

    10230 Ridge Road, M-144
    New Port Richey, Florida

    Give Kids A Smile!® at PHCC is sponsored by the American Dental Association, Pasco-Hernando Dental Hygienists Association, West Pasco Dental Association, and Pasco-Hernando Community College 


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  • Free Living Will Forms Available



    The office of State Representative John Legg is offering Free Living Will forms that were crafted and approved by the Florida Medical Association and the Florida Bar.   You can drop by his office to pick one up at 10014 Grove Drive, Suite B, Port Richey, Florida or call (727) 869-8600 to have one mailed to you.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Living Wills

    What is a Living Will?

    Every competent adult has the right to make a written declaration commonly known as a "Living Will."  The purpose of this document is to direct the provision, the withholding or withdrawal of life prolonging procedures in the event one should have a terminal condition.  The suggested form of this instrument has been provided by the Legislature within Florida Statures SEction 765.303.  In Florida, the definition of "life prolonging procedures" has been expanded by the Legislature to include the provision of food and water to terminally ill patients.

    What is the difference between a Living Will and a legal will?

    A Living Will should not be confused with a person's legal will, which disposes of personal property on or after his or her death, and appoints a personal representative or revokes or revises another will.

    To read more about Living Wills in Florida, click here to visit the Florida Health Finder web site.

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Florida Discount Drug Card Program

If you are 60 years old or older and without prescription drug coverage or who fall into the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage gap; or under age 60, without prescription drug coverage, and with an annual family income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level you may use this program. Qualifying incomes include those below the following:


$32,490 (for an individual)

$43,710 (for a family of two)

$66,150 (for a family of four)


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To enroll go to: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com

Or call 1-866-341-8894 to enroll by telephone


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You can pick these up at any library branch or at the health department to receive a discount on your prescriptions.


For information 1-877-321-2652 or visit their website www.caremark.com/naco