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…
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Big Bend Hospice and ACTS2 to host conference on April 18
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…
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in popular candies
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…
Free medical clinic seeks administrative volunteer
Merry Ann Frisby Guest Columnist We need an administrative volunteer! For several years, a free medical clinic has operated from the Episcopal Church parish hall. We have volunteer doctors, nurses and others….
Youth volunteers welcomed at health department now through summer
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…
March is National Kidney Month
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…
Library is hosting a women’s health event March 11
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…
Big Bend Hospice seeks people who quilt and sew to make fidget mats
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…
Free outreach clinic is reorganizing
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….
Brynwood holds the first dance of prom season
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…
Let’s Walk Monticello starts March 2
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…
Timing of menopause could affect women’s strength later in life
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…
Probiotics may provide a healthy boost
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…
Multiple sclerosis: an unpredictable disease with growing awarenesss
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…
Second Harvest and Florida Blue Foundation unite to end food insecurity
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…
Big Bend Hospice dedicates office areas to key supporters
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…
Seminar on budget-wise healthy eating to be offered Feb. 13
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…
Free health clinic is Feb. 3
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…
Extension office to offer free diabetes prevention program as part of a research study (sign-up extended to Feb. 9)
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…
DOH invites participation in the Florida 50 Challenge
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…