February is designated as American Heart Month to bring attention and awareness to the issue of heart disease in the United States. Heart disease is the Number 1 killer of Americans. Nearly…
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Healthcare Hero: ALEXCIA DEAN
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Alexcia Dean has been employed with the Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) since November 2019. She is currently the Students Working Against Tobacco (S.W.A.T.) Coordinator in the Tobacco…
Gladys Roann-Watson: life-long local, beloved school nurse and community leader
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Gladys Roann-Watson has lived in the Monticello community all of her life. She was born to John and Nellie Mae Miller-Mitchel, who were also lifelong residents of…
DR. EMMAMUEL INWANG
Introducing new medicines vs dialysis Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Emmanuel Patrick Inwang came to Monticello to partner his expertise with Dr. Barbara Thomas Reddick, CEO/Director of The Holistic Plan of…
Are your fruits and veggies bad for you?
Popular fruits and vegetables listed on “Top Dirtiest” due to pesticide contamination Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. You choose to eat a healthy lunch one afternoon. Instead of settling in with a…
Big Bend Hospice Bereavement Services
`Story Courtesy of Big Bend Hospice Big Bend Hospice is known for the outstanding services they provide to hospice patients, but there is much more to Big Bend Hospice. Did you know…
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
By Kimberly Allbritton, Jefferson Co. Health Dept. Administrator This edition is addressed to all new and soon-to-be mothers in Jefferson County. August is National Breastfeeding Month. Doctors recommend breastfeeding babies from birth…
The Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership is committed to employee health by working with local employers
Story Courtesy of the Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County If you could have a safer workplace, a cleaner workplace, a healthier workplace, a more productive workplace and it wouldn’t cost…
Give blood, save lives on May 14
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, May 14, Jefferson Somerset will be hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. While staff and students are invited to come and…
Dr. Barbara Thomas-Reddick
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Barbara Thomas-Reddick is the Sexual Violence Advocate for Jefferson and Madison Counties. She helps to counsel and relocate victims of abuse. Other duties required by her…
Do you get enough sleep?
Sleep deprivation is a public health crisis Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing. Inc. In order for adults to function well throughout their day, health professionals recommend that the average adult gets about seven…
Free Blood Pressure Self Monitoring classes start April 2
Are you concerned about your blood pressure and heart health? Do you have high blood pressure? Do you have family members who have suffered from a stroke or heart attack and you…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By Kimberly Allbritton Director, Jefferson County Health Dept. In February 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It has grown to be a rallying point for the…
The truth about Hospice: 10 common myths explained
Submitted by Rebaccah Lutz, of Big Bend Hospice At Big Bend Hospice, we often hear from patients and families who say they wish they would have called Hospice sooner. Several common myths…
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Sippy cups and your child’s teeth As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay…
Transitions offers free support to people with a life-limiting illness and their caregivers
Story Submitted When Mary Still’s husband, Albert, started showing signs of dementia, she knew she could no longer leave him at home alone. Albert has health problems including congestive heart failure and…
Healthy eating during the holiday season
By Kimberly Allbritton ‘Tis the season to eat, eat, eat. Every commercial ad encourages us to offer and consume food at holiday parties. If you don’t have time to cook, you are…
These important programs are growing, thanks to you
Story Submitted The Valor Program Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has made the highest commitment to Veteran-centric care as a partner of the national We Honor Veterans program. We are dedicated to recognizing…
Health calendar
Mondays/Thursdays/Saturdays/Sundays AA meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, at the Christ Episcopal Church Annex, 425 North Cherry Street. For more information call (850) 251-0278. Mondays Breastfeeding Support Classes at…
The Big Measles Scare of 2018
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been hard to miss – practically all over the internet, you might have seen the news articles that displayed the threat of measles and warned that…
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