Anthony L. White Contributor Every year, more than 3,000 infants under the age of one die while sleeping. Nearly a third of these sudden and unexpected deaths are caused by accidental suffocation…
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World Marrow Donor Day is Sept. 20
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The third Saturday of each September is set aside as World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD). This year, that day falls on Sept. 20, and the day is…
AIDS Walk to support community wellness
Lauren Gallo Contributor Big Bend Cares, in partnership with Neighborhood Medical Center and Bond Community Health Center, invites you to the 35th Annual Tallahassee AIDS Walk on the Southwood Nature Trail…
Childhood obesity is on the rise but has solutions
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Problem The latest research available reports that as of 2024, about 20 percent of children and adolescents who are aged 2 to 19 in the U.S.,…
Osteoporosis is a silent threat
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS – Jefferson Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that weakens bones. Weak bones are more likely to break. Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because it can progress without…
How positive thinking can shape mental health
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson In a world filled with daily stressors and uncertainties, the way we think can significantly influence how we feel. Positive thinking – more than just a…
Cherishing our seniors on National Senior Citizens Day
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. Upon declaring Aug. 21 of each year as National Day of the Third Age in 1988, President Ronald Reagan said, “For all they have achieved throughout their…
Camryn Jackson brings her “all-encompassing approach” to Monticello PT & Wellness
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Camryn Grant Jackson, a Physical Therapist, is soon to join the crew at Monticello Physical Therapy & Wellness. Jackson is the daughter of Carter and Christy Grant….
EcoWatch: Time for a good and bad news report as season warms up
Delores Savas Contributor “The good news is that bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude.” – Robert H. Schuller, American television evangelist, author Sorry to say,…
Red Cross Shelter training available August 19
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to sign up for training about how to volunteer at an emergency shelter during a disaster. “This is your chance to learn how…
Autoimmune diseases are ongoing but treatable
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you been reading about autoimmune diseases in the news or hearing about them on social media? Perhaps your doctor has told you that he suspects you…
If someone offers you a mint
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. If someone offers you a mint – the saying goes – take it! In honor of National Fresh Breath Day (Aug. 6), it is time to take…
Hoofin’ it to remind everyone they matter
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Horns were honking in solidarity as Kyndal Edwards and I stood in the shade on the side of Hwy. 90 near the Jefferson County line to chat…
There is hope even for severe traumatic brain injury
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Several years ago, my friend Ralph (not his real name for the sake of privacy) fell at work. Not just a regular fall, but a twenty-foot fall…
COVID shot removed from childhood vaccine schedule
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. As we begin another school year, some parents may be wondering if their doctor forgot to provide their kids with the COVID shot. Not to worry. The…
Ending the silence on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the unique challenges mental health plays on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. According…
July brings awareness and understanding
Leah Androski ECB Publishing Inc. The website healthgrades.com provides a list of a “2025 Health Observances Calendar” that highlights health awareness days for the months of 2025. The month of July is…
Donating blood is a Win-Win situation
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever considered donating blood? It is generally well known that giving blood is helpful to the recipients. In fact, it may even be life saving,…
Emotional support animals (ESAs) may help your health
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are animals that provide comfort and emotional support to people who have disabilities. They are recognized for their abilities to alleviate symptoms of…
Healthcare Hero: Courtney Kinsey Saferight
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Courtney Kinsey Saferight, a healthcare hero who was raised right here in Jefferson County! Saferight is the daughter of Debbie Eades and Howard Kinsey. She lived…