Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The average human body is home to approximately 36 trillion cells, and of these cells, about 70 percent of them are specialized cells called blood cells. There…
Category: Health
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…
No ifs, ands or butts about it – why you should consider the health of your colon
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s not exactly the easiest topic to talk about, but the health of your colon is an important matter to consider, especially if you are considered “high…
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Betsy Rykard Department of Health – Jefferson The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the risk factors…
Number of Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s is growing
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida is No. 2 in the nation for the number of people living with Alzheimer’s, with more than 580,000 Floridians aged 65 and older living with the…
Word to the wise – What no one told you about wisdom tooth extraction
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The human body is an amazing thing. The average human baby is born with 52 teeth – 20 milk teeth and 32 adult teeth – all nestled…
Diabetes and dementia
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is estimated that around 6.9 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and among these individuals, roughly 73 percent of them are 75 years old…
Healthcare Heroes: Tameka Samuel
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of Jefferson County’s very own healthcare workers, Tameka Samuel! Samuel is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) who works at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, where…
Big Bend Hospice field office in Monticello nears completion
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) expects to have their new field office in Monticello complete by the end of March! Once open, this new BBH facility will make…
UF/IFAS offering Weight Management program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Get fit, feel good and be strong. Discover the best “you” that you can be. These are health goals that UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson is supporting for…
Healthcare Heroes – Annie Severin
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Working in the healthcare system is not for the faint of heart. It takes strong, intelligent and compassionate people to take on the ills of the world…
Is gluten a problem for your health?
acChristian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. Gluten-free food has been exploding in popularity over the past few years. Ten years ago, no one cared about gluten. Now, every store has a gluten-free section;…
Healthcare Hero: Rebekah Slack
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of Jefferson County’s very own healthcare workers, Rebekah Slack! Slack has lived in Jefferson County since 1993, when she moved with her parents to the…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for 49 Florida counties due to storm damage
TRICARE The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 19, 2024, due to storm damage. The counties impacted are Alachua,…
Healthcare Hero: Taylor Pyle
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of Jefferson County’s very own healthcare workers, Taylor Pyle! She is a Monticello native and registered nurse, who currently works as a community health nurse…
Healthcare Heroes: Tristan Hope
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of Jefferson County’s very own healthcare workers, Tristan Hope! Hope is a Monticello native and registered nurse who currently works as the Community Health Nursing…
Feeling tense?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the cold, hard truth: As much as we love the holidays, they can be a headache. All the planning, the organizing, the family members, the travel……
Jefferson Senior Citizens Center holds Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Laura Young, October 20, 2023 Under a gloriously blue sky on Oct. 20, clients, staff and guests of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center gathered to recognize Breast…
Coping with diabetes distress
Florida Dept. of Health Jefferson County Managing diabetes can be challenging. Sometimes, you may feel overwhelmed. Having diabetes means you must check your blood sugar levels often, make healthy food choices, be…
The Life Source: Choice Food Pantry
Submitted by Joseph Davis, Jr. CEO, The Life Source On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Victorious Church at 1599 Spring Hollow Rd. celebrated the grand opening of the The Life Source (TLS) Choice…
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