Category: Health

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Staff at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center decorated the entire facility for their 2026 prom, setting the stage for the elegant and fun celebration that was to…

Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Let’s Walk, Monticello! A free healthy lifestyle program begins locally on March 2 as part of Let’s Walk, Florida! – a statewide, program and physical activity…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The age at which a woman begins menopause may play a critical role in determining how much muscle mass she loses later in life. Menopause describes the…

Metro Media It’s easy to view bacteria and yeasts through a particular lens, without realizing that these microorganisms serve various functions. Certainly, bacteria can lead to infections, but certain bacteria also are…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Multiple sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain…

Ashleigh Kittrell Second Harvest of the Big Bend The Florida Blue Foundation has awarded Second Harvest of the Big Bend a grant to strengthen food access for families living in the region’s…

Story Submitted A dedication ceremony was held on Jan. 26 at the Big Bend Hospice (BBH) office in Monticello. Plaques in four areas of the office were dedicated in honor and memory…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A food security seminar entitled “How to Eat Healthy and Stay on Budget” will be offered on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension…

Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…

Updated Jan. 29 Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than one in three adults in the United States unknowingly have prediabetes, or slightly elevated blood glucose levels. This physical condition puts them…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. “The Florida Department of Health invites you to participate in the Florida 50 Challenge,” says Chelsey McCoy, MBA, the senior public health services manager for the Florida…

DOH-Jefferson Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County (DOH-Jefferson) recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, observed to highlight the importance of prevention, early detection and education focused on cervical…

Juanice Hughes Contributor The Jefferson County Advisory Council of Big Bend Hospice (BBH) annually recognizes and expresses its gratitude to local pharmacists on National Pharmacist Day, which was held this year on…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Many in the community may already know Matt Grant as one of the friendly faces at the pharmacy counter of our local CVS store. Grant grew up…

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. As influenza activity continues to rise across the United States this winter, health officials are closely monitoring a variant of the seasonal flu virus known as H3N2…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those starting a family in Jefferson County, the Florida Department of Health – Jefferson (DOH – Jefferson) offers resources to help your family get a healthy…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re trying to quit smoking, you’re not alone. With many well-studied detrimental effects on health caused by smoking, not to the mention economic, social and mental…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The holiday season often brings joy, connection and tradition. It can also bring stress, pressure and emotional overload – and that’s okay. Preparing ahead can ease anxiety…

Apalachee Center Contributor Apalachee Center, the leading provider of behavioral health services in Florida’s Big Bend region, and the Suwannee River Area Council (SRAC) are teaming up to expand access to behavioral…