Story Submitted The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) urges residents who have a disability or special need, such as a medical condition that requires assistance but not hospitalization, to…
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Free Clinic to resume on Aug. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Free Clinic at Christ Episcopal Church will be seeing patients on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the Free Clinic, volunteer physicians and…
Program to lower blood pressure starts July 16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UF/IFAS Extension is offering an online program to help people with hypertension bring their blood pressure down. The interactive sessions take place 12-1 p.m. on Thursdays for…
One-day workshop to teach mental health first aid
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On average, 130 people die by suicide every day. From 1999 to 2019, there were 841,000 fatal drug overdoses. Mental illness affects nearly one in five people….
Healthcare Hero: Donna Catalano
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of our local healthcare heroes, Donna Catalano! Catalano was born in New York and raised in North Miami Beach. She moved to Tallahassee in 1979,…
Jefferson County residents donate big for Big Bend Hospice nutrition drink drive
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) reports that during their recent Ensure drive they received an incredible outpouring of support from the Jefferson County community. “The response was overwhelming,…
A cancer survivor is fighting back
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Kim Allbritton has been an advocate for the health of others for many years. As the Health Department Administrator for both Jefferson and Madison counties, she has…
CPR: A skill that can save lives
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Every second counts during a cardiac emergency, and knowing how to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR,…
AEDs: a lifesaving tool anyone can use
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. When a person experiences sudden cardiac arrest, quick action can save a life. Along with CPR, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is one of the most important…
June is PTSD Awareness Month
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The human mind is a powerful thing – but it isn’t invincible. In every psyche, there is a breaking point, and each individual’s threshold for stress and…
Dangerous social media trend sends warning to parents
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. A growing social media trend involving microwaving NeeDoh and other gel-filled squishy toys is raising serious safety concerns after children across the country have suffered painful burns…
The day my heart stopped – a cardiac arrest survivor’s story
Tiffany Blaner ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year more than 350,000 people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Around 90% of those cardiac arrests are fatal. Approximately 200 Americans under the age of 25 die…
FSU partners with TMH to build integrated academic health system
Florida State University Contributor Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee have completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets, marking a historic milestone for FSU Health, the university’s academic health…
Did you know? Enjoying nature can positively affect your mental health
Metro Media Increasing time spent outdoors enjoying nature can positively affect mood and mental health. Generally speaking, outdoor enthusiasts tend to be happier overall. The American Psychological Association says spending time in…
EMS Week celebrates those who answer the call
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Every day and night, emergency medical professionals stand ready to respond when people need help most. During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, take time to recognize the…
Monticello Free Clinic seeks nurse volunteers
Merry Ann Frisby Contributor Monticello Free Clinic is reorganizing, and we are getting there! This clinic provides free medical care for people who do not have any insurance and meet financial criteria….
Free school physicals offered at DOH-Jefferson on June 4 and 5
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time to make sure your loved ones are in tip-top shape for a healthy year of activity ahead. At the Florida Department of Health-Jefferson (DOH-Jefferson), your…
DOH now provides blood lab-draw services for $20
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Health-Jefferson (DOH-Jefferson) is now providing lab-draw blood services for a $20 fee. Blood tests are a very common service that “help doctors check…
Big Bend Hospice honors local nurses on National Nurses Day
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Advisory Council of Big Bend Hospice (BBH) annually recognizes and expresses its gratitude to local nurses on National Nurses Day, which is observed each year on May…
The role of skilled nursing care in recovery and healing
Story Submitted After a hospital stay, many patients are not ready to return home right away. They may still need medical attention, rehabilitation or help with everyday tasks. In these cases, skilled…