Category: Health

Story Submitted Big Bend Hospice has announced that its Transitions Supportive Care program will be renamed Big Bend Palliative Care, effective June 1, 2026. The name change reflects a strategic effort to…

Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The final day of Public Health Week is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating staff. The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson and Madison counties proudly…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Pregnancy Center opened on April 1, 2025, it began offering counseling on parenthood and distributing supplies to families in need of material support in…

Florida Dept. of Health-Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of our community through disease prevention, health education, and outbreak…

Story Submitted The Jefferson County Advisory Council of Big Bend Hospice (BBH) annually recognizes and expresses its gratitude to local doctors on National Doctors’ Day, which is observed annually on March 30….

Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor Through the dedicated efforts of DOH-Jefferson, community partners and engaged residents, Jefferson County continues to grow as a healthier place to live, work and thrive….

Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor Many Floridians are unaware of the extensive role their county health department plays in hurricane response efforts. While today serves as an important reminder for…

Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health is celebrating Florida Public Health Week by highlighting a different health topic each day. The focus for Monday, April 6,…

Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. At Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, healing often happens in quiet, unseen moments. This month, we celebrate a local healthcare hero who works there, Janice Carter. Carter…

Holden Grace Wilkins Florida State University As autism diagnoses continue to rise across the United States, schools are under growing pressure to better support students on the spectrum. About 1 in 31…

Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) is proud to announce the installation of a new naloxone (Narcan) distribution stand, made possible through…

Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. There are some days that feel bigger than a calendar date. These days are rooted in memory, in love and the quiet determination to protect others. At…

Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice and the African-American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training & Support Project (ACTS2) will host the “Caregiving with Heart” conference on Saturday, April 18. The free event…

Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. In January, the Florida Department of Health (FDH) conducted a test on popular candy products, in order to “provide greater transparency for Florida families and strengthen accountability…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A new opportunity is available for Jefferson County youth ages 10-19 to be helpful in the community while gaining important, lifelong skills. The Florida Department of Health…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When was the last time you thought about your kidney health? It’s probably not something most people think about on a day-to-day basis, but considering that about…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties has planned a women’s health event to be hosted at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH), whose service area includes Jefferson County, would like some handmade fidget mats for use in comforting patients living with dementia. Any quilters and…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For the past several years, Christ Episcopal Church has hosted a monthly free health clinic that was an outreach ministry of Shepherd’s Hands of the Suwannee Valley….