Category: Health

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) has recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This was, and continuers to be, an effort to bring awareness to the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is having a Nutrition Shake Drive to support their patients in Jefferson County. They seek nutrition drinks such as Ensure and Boost brands…

For several years, a free medical clinic has operated from the Episcopal Church parish hall. We have volunteer doctors, nurses and others. We do not see anyone who has insurance. If you…

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…