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…
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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…
In the blink of an eye: Lightning deaths hit alarming numbers
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. When you see a lightning strike a character in a cartoon movie, the victim’s hair gets whacky and the character gets a little shaken up. However, that’s…
The ethics of AIDS/HIV Living with HIV
Shattering myths and misconceptions Article Submitted by Cynthia Mahoney Since its sudden appearance in the United States in 1981, The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has claimed at least four million lives…
The Savvy Senior: What is COPD?
Dear Bob, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. What’s more, an estimated 24 million people have COPD today, but…
Health Department: Be strong. Be healthy. Be happy!
Hello everyone and welcome to our first health department article. We hope to share health information on different topics every month in the health section. Please feel free to contact us if…
Savvy Senior: How to prevent falls at home
Dear Worried: Falls are a big concern for many elderly seniors and their families. Each year, 1-in-3 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those…
Your wealth of health
Healthy bread options Bread is one of the staples in any Americans home. We use it for dipping, for sandwiches, and even as a side item. There are so many varieties that…
Your wealth of health
Benefits of the cold I don’t know about you, but I do not like the cold. I specifically moved to the south to get away from it. Surprisingly enough, there are several…
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