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2021
April 2021
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Brevard Zoo's Bear 'Brody' Undergoes Historical MRI Scan at Health First's Viera Hospital
Featured in: Space Coast Daily | April 12, 2021
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In-depth: Life After Vaccination
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | April 05, 2021
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Recovered from COVID-19? Why Health First's Chief Clinical Officer Still Recommends a Vaccine
April 05, 2021
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In-depth: Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Opens
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | April 04, 2021
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Act Now to Make Sure Your Wishes are Carried Out
April 02, 2021
March 2021
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Teaching Children the Benefits of Healthy Eating
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | March 25, 2021
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Talk about lucky number! Baby boy is born on March 21 at 3:21 p.m. in Florida's 321 area code after arriving five days early via C-section
Featured in: Daily Mail | March 24, 2021
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Scared to Get a Colonoscopy? We Debunk the Myths
March 22, 2021
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Health First Physician Leads by Example — and Strives to Repair African Americans' Trust in Medicine
March 5, 2021
February 2021
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Health First's Dr. Angela Njoku Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor" Segment
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | February 17, 2021
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In-depth: Special Open Enrollment Period
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | February 15, 2021
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Seniors Treated to Valentine's Day Breakfast
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | February 15, 2021
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Special Deliveries Help Make Valentine's Day Forever Memorable
February 15, 2021
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Health First's Dr. Timothy Laird Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor"
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | February 12, 2021
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New Health First Offering Aims to Identify Heart Risks Early
February 8, 2021
January 2021
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Health First Has Plans for Life's 'Unexpected Challenges'
January 19, 2021 -
Health First Kicks Off First Vaccination Day
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | January 08, 2021 -
Have a 'New Year, New You' Fitness Goal? Here Are 5 Tips for Seniors to Keep in Mind
January 04, 2021 -
Brevard County's First Baby of 2021 Born at Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital
Featured in: Space Coast Daily | January 01, 2021
2020
December 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Rolls Out in Phases to Best Protect Brevard
December 29, 2020'The Year of the Giant Reset' Moving Forward with Gratitude in 2021
December 28, 2020Nurse Lifting Spirits With Music
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | December 24, 2020Health First's Toni Stephens Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor"
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | December 23, 2020First Moderna Vaccines Administered at Health First
Featured in: WESH 2 News | December 21, 2020Moderna Vaccine Going to Frontline Healthcare Workers
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | December 21, 2020Health First Prepares for Vaccine
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | December 18, 2020Health First Has Made Preparations to Administer the Coronavirus Vaccine, Once a Supply is Received
December 18, 2020Health First Prepares for First Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | December 17, 2020Pandemic Impact: Brevard County
Featured in: WFTV Channel 9 | December 17, 2020Health First's Dr. Jeffrey Stalnaker Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor"
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | December 17, 2020Health First Prepares for Vaccine Shipments
Featured in: WKMG Channel 6 | December 17, 2020Despite COVID-19, Project SEARCH Prospers
December 14, 2020Longtime Health First Health Plans Associate Relishes Her Role
December 9, 2020High Standards and Job Satisfaction
December 9, 2020Health First Hosts Toy Drive Event
Featured in: Spectrum News 13 | December 8, 2020Health First Delivers Patients the Care They Need from the Comfort of Home
December 8, 2020Hospice Serves Patients and Loved Ones a Holiday Meal - and a Chance to Enjoy Precious Time Together
December 7, 2020Health First Health Plans Donates 100,000 Masks to Those on the Line
December 4, 2020Health First Provides COVID-19 Treatment for Non-Hospitalized Patients
December 3, 2020Have Medicare Advantage Questions? Get Them Answered at Our Drive-Through Seminar
December 2, 2020Things to Keep in Mind Throughout Thanksgiving Holiday During Pandemic
December 2, 2020
November 2020
5 Tips for Safe Senior Holiday Shopping
November 30, 2020Teen who fell 4 flights off balcony thanks nurses for saving him
November 25, 2020Health First's Dr. Jeffrey Stalnaker Featured on Spectrum News 13's "More Progress Toward a Vaccine"
November 25, 2020Drive-up Drug 'Take Back' Nets Nearly 150 Pounds
November 25, 2020'Thank you, Holmes, for Returning Our Son to Us'
November 25, 2020Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics offer Simple, Safe Way to Stay Well
November 18, 2020Working from Home Doesn't Have to Be a (Literal) Pain
November 16, 2020Health First's Dr. Timothy Laird Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor"
November 13, 2020Don't Wait Until the Last Minute to Enroll in Individual Benefits
November 12, 2020A Patient's Guide to Hospital Procedures During COVID-19
November 9, 2020Health First's Viera Hospital to Open Labor & Delivery Unit
November 5, 2020COVID-19 Safeguards Shouldn't Be Forgotten
November 2, 2020
October 2020
Holiday Fun Without the Everyday Fear
October 26, 2020Know Your Medicare ABCs (and Ds)
October 23, 2020Health First Health Plans Cuts Copays for more than 100 Common Rxs
October 23, 2020Yes, You Can Safely Cast Your Ballot this Election Day
October 19, 2020Take Charge of Your Breast Health
October 12, 2020Health First's Dragon Boat Support Tends to the Emotional Needs of Breast Cancer Patients
October 5, 2020COVID-19 and the Flu: How to Protect Yourself from Sickness
October 2, 2020
September 2020
COVID-19 Isn't Over — and Neither Should the Conversation be Between Parent and Child
September 30, 2020COVID-19 and Influenza: What You Need to Know
September 25, 2020Health First's Dr. Timothy Laird Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor"
September 16, 2020We All Have a Part When it Comes to Suicide Prevention
September 22, 2020Remembering 9/11: Turning Anger to Hope
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, September 11, 2020Health First Health Plans is building a healthier community, one member at a time.
September 15, 2020COVID-19 Isn't Worth the Burn: Tips to Keep in Mind When Cooking at Home
September 14, 2020Health First's Emergency Preparedness Expert humbled, enlightened at Ground Zero
September 11, 2020Labor Day Not a Break from COVID-19 Precautions
September 4, 2020Health First Urges Patients, Members to Be Wary of Calls Soliciting Info
September 4, 2020
August 2020
Too Stressed to Sleep? Some Tips on How to Get Some Shuteye
August 31, 2020COVID-19 or Not, Don't Forget to Safeguard against Scorching Summer Weather
August 28, 2020Concerned You Have COVID-19? Feel Better and Protect Others
August 24, 2020COVID-19 Has Changed Everything We Know, Including Human Interaction
August 21, 2020Keep COVID-19 at Bay by Disinfecting Your Home Regularly
August 17, 2020Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida Receives Donated School Supplies
Featured in: WESH2 News, August 14, 2020COVID-19 Isn't Just a Physical Threat - It's an Emotional One, Too
August 12, 2020In and Out: Mobile Check-in Cuts Time in Doctor Offices and Possible Exposure to COVID-19
August 10, 2020Preparing for Disaster During a Pandemic Featured in: CNN
August 8, 2020Turn the Tables on the Pandemic - and Savor Some Quality Time with the Family
August 7, 2020Health First's Pastoral Care Teams Turn to Technology to Deliver Spiritual Care and Compassion
August 5, 2020
July 2020
Youth Sports Safety Recommendations for Parents, Players and Coaches
July 29, 2020Mask Wearing 101 - Helpful Tips to Make Sure You're Properly Wearing a Face Mask
July 27, 2020Health First Teams Up with Phreesia to Provide Easier Check-in for Patients
July 24, 2020Don't Skip Back-to-School Vaccinations During COVID-19 Crisis
July 24, 2020-
Doctors Stress Vaccine Importance, Featuring Health First's Dr. Timothy Laird
Featured in: WESH 2 News, July 23, 2020 Virtual Visit Services Remain Top Priority for Patients, Providers
July 20, 2020Know When to Seek Emergency Room Treatment
July 17, 2020Health First Hospitals Maintain Capacity to Care for Brevard
July 15, 2020The Future of Childcare: How Health First Aims to Protect Your Child From COVID-19
July 15, 2020Find Out Your COVID-19 Status with Health First's Free, Drive-Up Testing
July 13, 2020Health First: Combating COVID Together
July 10, 2020We've Got Your Back, Brevard
July 8, 2020
June 2020
Staying Alert and Safe: Guidelines to Follow When Celebrating Independence Day at Home
July 2, 2020Health First Teams Up with Phreesia to Provide Easier Check-in for Patients
June 30, 2020In-depth: Increase in Coronavirus Cases
Featured on: Spectrum News 13, June 23, 2020Safe Summer Travel is Possible
June 22, 2020Palm Bay Ford Makes Food Donation to Health First's Palm Bay Hospital During COVID-19
Featured on: Channel 9 News, June 17, 2020Health First Associate Thrives Working Remotely
June 17, 2020Is It Safe to Go Back to the Gym? Here Are 5 Factors to Consider, According to Health First's Dr. Anthony Barile
Featured in: PopSugar, June 12, 2020As Businesses Reopen, Health First is Fully Prepared to Keep Customers, Associates Safe
June 11, 2020Mobile App Keeps Family, Friends Up to Date During Surgery
June 8, 2020Health First's Wayne Struble Featured on The Today Show's "Preparing for Hurricane Season - How the Pandemic is Changing Preparations"
Featured in: The Today Show, June 5, 2020Reconnecting Patients to Healthcare: How to Restore Confidence
Featured in: Medical Economics, June 3, 2020Safety Measures Put Breast Center Patient at Ease
June 3, 2020Pro-Health & Fitness Members Grateful to Be Back in the Gym
June 1, 2020
May 2020
How to Properly Clean and Dry Cloth Face Masks
May 28, 2020Health First Neurology Team Continues to Provide Safe, High-Quality Care During COVID-19
May 21, 2020Memorial Day Not a Holiday from Safety, Social Distancing
May 21, 2020Health First Choir Performs Song to Honor Healthcare Heroes
May 20, 2020Health First Solves Cardiac Mystery Amid COVID-19 Crisis
May 19, 2020Health First Quickly Quells Patient's Heart Procedure Concerns
May 15, 2020Family Grateful for Compassionate Care of Beloved Uncle
May 14, 2020COVID-19 No Match for Health First Nurses' Compassion
May 13, 2020Health First's Dr. Jeffrey Stalnaker Featured on WKMG News 6's "Ask a Doctor"
Featured on: May 13, 2020Health First Patient Thanks Nurses at Palm Bay Hospital
Featured on WKCF on May 13, 2020Recovered Coronavirus Patient Gives Thanks
Featured on: Spectrum News 13, May 12, 2020Health First Adds Temperature Checks at All Hospitals
May 11, 2020For COVID-19 Patient and Wife, Health First Nurses' Compassion Brings Solace During Scary Time
May 11, 2020We Salute our Health First Heroes
May 11, 2020Mother's Day Gift: 'I Gave Birth to a Beautiful Baby Girl'
May 10, 2020COVID-19 Testing for Associates Gives Healthcare Heroes Peace of Mind
May 8, 2020Health First Alters Visitor Policy
Featured on: Spectrum News 13, May 8, 2020Truist Grant Helps Health First Provide Child Care to Associates at No Cost
May 8, 2020How you should prepare for a potential 'second wave' of the coronavirus, according to experts
Featured in: Business Insider on May 8, 2020Social Distancing, Plexiglass Partitions Protect Health First Associates, Patients
May 7, 2020As Mom Delivers Baby, Health First Delivers Safe, Compassionate Care
May 6, 2020Step by Step: How Health First Cleans its Cafeterias
May 5, 2020Associate sews homemade face masks for fellow nurses
May 5, 2020Keeping You Safe: Health First's Sterile Processing Techs Protect You During Surgery
May 1, 2020Health First Sets Up Hand Sanitizing Stations Throughout Hospitals
May 1, 2020Keeping COVID-19 At Bay By Separating Patient Groups
May 1, 2020Free Help for Understanding Your Insurance Options
April 30, 2020Environmental Services Provides COVID-19 Protection to Health First´s Caregivers, Patients
April 29, 2020Feeling Peace of Mind in the Reopening of Brevard
April 28, 2020Free Help for Your Employees´ Insurance Options
April 28, 2020Health First Associate's Mom Makes, Donates Face Masks
April 27, 2020Step by Step: Health First Operating Rooms are Ready
April 26, 2020Step by Step: How Health First Protects You
April 25, 2020Universal Mask Policy Safeguards All
April 23, 2020COVID-19 Preparedness: Providing for the Hands that Heal
April 23, 2020Feel Confident in Health First's Disinfection Process
April 23, 2020Health First Provided Answers During COVID-19
April 22, 2020How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals
April 21, 2020New Drive-Up Testing Site For First Responders in Brevard
April 20, 2020Step by Step: How Health First Thoroughly Cleans Medical Group Exam Rooms for Patients
April 20, 2020Social Distancing the Key to Curbing COVID-19
April 20, 2020Behind-the-Scenes Health First Protecting our Community
April 20, 2020Step by Step: How Health First Sanitizes Your Hospital Room
April 18, 2020Tips on How to Boost Your Immune System
April 18, 2020Health First Offers COVID-19 Stress Support Line During Crisis
April 17, 2020When Should You Go to the Hospital?
April 16, 2020Managing Stress and Anxiety When Dealing With COVID-19
April 15, 2020How can I keep my pets safe during this time?
April 15, 2020Restaurants Donate Food to Hospital Workers
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, April 14, 2020Teacher starts program to donate disinfectant wipes from classrooms to hospitals
Featured in: Today.com, April 14, 2020Health First Brings Grocery Shopping to Frontline Care Teams
April 14, 2020Pregnant, Breastfeeding Moms Should Follow Same COVID-19 Precautions
April 13, 2020Behind-the-Scenes Teams Protecting Front-line Workers
April 13, 2020Nutrition Advice and Healthy Eating Habits During COVID-19
April 11, 2020Grocery Delivery Offers a Safer Shopping Option
April 11, 2020How to Disinfect Your Home
April 10, 2020Tips on How to Stay Fit at Home During COVID-19 Outbreak
April 8, 2020Health First Virtual Visits a Hit with Patients, Providers Alike
April 8, 2020What is the vertical diet? A nutritionist explains
Featured in: Cosmopolitan, April 3, 2020Health First Case Managers, Specialists Play Huge Role During COVID-19 Crisis
April 6, 2020Social Distancing Critical to Combating COVID-19
April 6, 2020Face Mask Donations: How a Local Volunteer Group is Answering the Call to Action
April 2, 2020
April 2020
March 2020
$0 Copay Drugs Ease Prescription Costs
March 31, 2020Anxiety and Fear - How Parents Should Talk to Their Children about COVID-19
March 31, 2020Health First Announces No Cost Virtual Visits for Health First Health Plans Members
March 30, 2020-
Health First Health Plans Waives COVID-19 Testing Fees
March 30, 2020 Save on Medicare With My Advocate
March 30, 2020Health First Accepting Face Mask Donations
March 27, 2020We're Here to Help You Through the COVID-19 Crisis
March 26, 2020Unique Medicare Program Offers No-Cost Method on How to Stay Fit
March 25, 2020Health First Virtual Visits Provide Crucial Patient-Provider Relationship During COVID-19
March 24, 2020Health First Update
March 20, 2020Health First Joins Nationwide Effort to Make Prescription Medication Available in Wake of COVID-19
March 20, 2020Help for the 'Donut Hole' Hurdle
March 20, 2020Health First Ensures Discharged Patients Have a Healthy Place to Recover
March 20, 2020Health First Providing Free Childcare for Associates
March 19, 2020Health First Proactively Plans COVID-19 Response
March 18, 2020Simple Tips to Protect Yourself Against Coronavirus
March 11, 2020Health First Medical Team's Quick Action Saves Baby
March 10, 2020Health First beach cleanup
Featured in: WFTV Channel 9 News, March 7, 2020Health First Health Plans Appreciates Their Members
March 6, 20205 Tips to Help Maintain Your New Year's Fitness Goals Throughout the Year
March 5, 2020Do 10,000 Steps a Day Really Improve Overall Wellness and Health?
March 4, 2020Parents, Hospital Grant Girl's Birthplace Wish
March 3, 2020
February 2020
Associates Spread Love and Happiness on Valentine's Day with Senior Citizens
February 25, 2020Couple's Heartfelt Gift Delivers $1.3M to Health First Foundation
February 21, 2020What Are Some Healthy Lifestyle Tips for High Blood Pressure?
Featured in: CareDash, February 19, 2020Pediatrician Cares for Family, One Generation at a Time
February 18, 2020Valentine's Day meals for seniors
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, February 14, 2020Spread Kindness - and Reap Your Own Health Rewards
February 14, 2020Free Heart Tests for the Community
Featured in: WFTV 9 News, February 9, 2020Volunteer's Passion for Helping Others Turns into a Lifetime Commitment
February 11, 2020Health First is making sure your heart is healthy
Featured in: WESH 2 News, February 6, 2020Family Forever Thankful for NICU 'Angels'
February 4, 2020Health First, Who We Play For Partner Together to Provide Free EKGs
February 3, 2020
January 2020
- Health First's Cape Canaveral and Viera Hospitals Receive Medicare 5-Star Ratings for Patient Experience
January 31, 2020 - Giving Back to Local Families
Featured in: WESH 2 News, January 25, 2020 - Mom's Weight-loss Journey Inspires Healthy Eating Habits for 4-year-old Son
January 28, 2020 - Lower Stress: Know the Signs, Symptoms and When to Seek Help
January 27, 2020 - Gifts of Encouragement Help Patients Stay Warm During Treatment
January 21, 2020 - Health First Pre-K Students Learn Healthy Eating
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, January 14, 2020 - Gifts from the Heart Helps Foster Families Through the Holidays
January 14, 2020 - 'I Just Feel Lucky' - Pro-Health & Fitness Center Member Celebrates 100th Birthday
January 8, 2020 - In-depth: Keeping Your Health Habits on Track
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, January 2, 2020 - Family Turns Devastating Loss into an Opportunity to Help the Heartbroken
January 7, 2020 - Health First Welcomes Inaugural Baby of the New Year
January 1, 2020
2019
December 2019
- Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
December 26, 2019 - Looking for Holiday Comfort Food That's Still Healthy?
Try These Easy, Quick Recipes
December 20, 2019 - How to wash your hands properly, according to doctors
Featured in: NBC News Better, December 18, 2019 - Retired Physician Honored for Service
December 18, 2019 - Holiday Shopping Stirs Memories
of Mom's Helping Heart
December 17, 2019 - Health First Taking Steps to Address Community Health Needs
December 16, 2019 - Health First Palm Bay Hospital Holiday Light Parade
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, December 11, 2019 - Family Gives Back to Help Other Families in Need During Holiday Season
December 10, 2019 - What You Need To Know About Early Onset Alzheimer's
Featured in: CareDash, December 3, 2019 - Health First Update
December 6, 2019 - Health First Hospitals Host Annual Tree-lighting and Santa Landing
Featured in: WESH 2 News, December 3, 2019 - Grieving Family Finds Glimmer of Hope after Heartbreak
December 3, 2019
November 2019
- Hospice of Health First Serves Up Holiday Meals
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, November 28, 2019 - Antioxidants Fight Against Cancer
November 26, 2019 - How long a cold should last - and when you should see a doctor
Featured in: Insider, November 21, 2019 - Health First Update
November 21, 2019 - Holiday Cards for Soldiers Hits Close to Home
November 19, 2019 - Exercise is Crucial Treatment for Osteoporosis to Strengthen Bones and Body
November 13, 2019 - Health First Army Mom Lifts Troops' Spirits With Holiday Cards From Home
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, November 12, 2019 - While Docs Heal Bodies, Hospital Volunteers Warm Hearts
November 5, 2019
October 2019
- Transforming the Customer Healthcare Experience for Space Coast Families
October 31, 2019 - Tips to Keep Your Trick-or-Treaters Safe
October 30, 2019 - 'This is My Family and I'm Lucky to Have Them'
October 29, 2019 - Can't Get to the Gym? Try These Equipment-free Exercises
October 28, 2019 - Q&A: Health First Medical Group Obstetrician-Gynecologist Wanted to Be 'Baby Doctor' From Early Age
October 24, 2019 - Stones Serve as a Symbol of Everlasting Mother-Daughter Bond
October 22, 2019 - 'The Sooner You Find Something, the Better the Outcome'
October 15, 2019 - Mikuen Joins Health First Board of Trustees
October 11, 2019 - Trauma Survivor Gets VIP Treatment
October 8, 2019 - Weight-Loss Surgery Gives Couple a New Lease on Life
October 4, 2019 - Q&A: Health First Medical Group Cardiologist Helps Patients Recover Quickly
October 4, 2019 - Health First Orthopedic Surgeon Provides Pointers to Prevent ACL Injuries
October 2, 2019 - Associate's Breast Cancer Journey Provides Comfort, Guidance to Others
October 1, 2019
September 2019
- In Depth: How to Prepare for Flu Season
Featured in: Spectrum News 13, September 30, 2019 - Three Dog Night Drummer Finds His Rhythm Again
September 30, 2019 - Cape
Canaveral Hospital Library to Offer Patients, Associates Volumes
to Read
September 23, 2019 - Safety
First When Children Participate in Organized Sports, Health
First Surgeon Recommends
September 16, 2019 - Health
First to Give Free Ice Cream to Thank Local First Responders
Week of 9/11
September 13, 2019 - Health
First Collects more than 40,000 Relief Items for the
Bahamas
September 12, 2019 - On-duty
Florida nurse gives birth to plucky tot during Dorian's
wrath
Featured in: New York Post, September 6, 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: Following sodium guidelines reduces risk of stroke,
heart disease
Featured in: Florida Today, September 3, 2019 - Florida
Nurse Gives Birth While Working at Hospital During Hurricane
Dorian
Featured on: Fox 35 Orlando, September 5, 2019 - Nurses Rescue Tiny
Squirrel Displaced by Dorian
September 4, 2019 - Despite
Dorian, Nurses Surprise Couple with Anniversary
Celebration
September 3, 2019
August 2019
- Health
Pro: Doctor enjoys guiding women through pregnancies
August 28, 2019 - Hand-Knit
Blankets Warm Hearts of Hospice Patients
August 27, 2019 -
Accurate Surgical Technology Provides Cutting-Edge Anatomical
Imagery to Health First Surgeons
August 21, 2019 - Quick
Action Saves Stroke Victim's Life
August 20, 2019 - Health
First begins construction on new 'state of the art' Palm Bay
facility
Featured in: Florida Today, August 13, 2019 - Skin Check Saves
Woman's Life
August 13, 2019 - Active
Couple Help Boost Community's Health
August 12, 2019 - Brevard
Kids Get a Kick Out of Orlando Pride Player's Soccer
Clinic
Featured in: Spectrum News, Channel 13, August 1, 2019 - Soccer
Star Inspires Girl to Dream Big
August 6, 2019 - Can't
Breastfeed? Tips to Provide Same Nutrition to
Baby
August 1, 2019
July 2019
- Industry
Voices - Partnerships like Health First and Privia Health help
balance physician autonomy, customer
satisfaction
Featured in: FierceHealthcare, July 30, 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: Are Potatoes Friend or Foe?
Featured in: Florida Today, July 30, 2019 - Comprehensive
Health Assessment plays vital role in healthcare
July 31, 2019 - Tourniquet
Training Saves Young Man's Life
July 30, 2019 - Health
First's Palm Bay Hospital Designated a Primary Stroke Center
July 26, 2019 - Self-care
social events help rejuvenate Hospice of Health First
associates
July 25, 2019 - Special
Delivery Treats Moms as VIPs
July 25, 2019 - Small
adjustments make huge impact for families, caregivers at Health
First's Viera Hospital
July 24, 2019 - Hospice
Patient's VIP Zoo Trip Warms Hearts
July 23, 2019 - How
Long Should I Pump? All Your Questions
Answered
Featured in: PureWow, July 16, 2019 - 'You're
Stronger Than You Think You Are'
July 16, 2019 - LivFit: Weight
Loss for the Long Haul
July 15, 2019 - Cancer
survivor meets mystery nurse who inspired her: 'She's in my life
forever now'
Featured in: Florida Today, July 11, 2019 - Couple's Legacy to
Live On with Planned Gift
July 9, 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: How much protein is enough?
Featured in: Florida Today, July 2, 2019 - Health
Pro: Nurse realized importance of job early on in
career
Featured in: Florida Today, July 2, 2019 - Be
Smart About Fireworks Safety
July 1, 2019
June 2019
- 8
Most Dangerous Fireworks You Can Buy
Featured in: Reader's Digest, June 30, 2019 - 4
Fireworks Injuries Hospitals See the Most
Featured in: Reader's Digest, June 28, 2019 - Bell's
Chimes Celebrate Chemo's End
June 25, 2019 - Brevard Loses Longtime
Philanthropist
June 24, 2019 - Summer
Camps Offer Kids an Outlet for Activity
June 24, 2019 - AdventHealth
buying 25% stake in Health First
Featured in: Modern Healthcare, June 20, 2019 - William Walders
Named Chief Information Officer for Health First
June 20, 2019 - 'Save a Life Day'
Teaches Hands-On Life-Saving Skills
June 19, 2019 - Health
First, AdventHealth Expanded
Partnership Officially Begins
June 19, 2019 - Bayside
High grad guided by Health First's Bright Star
program
Featured in: Florida Today, June 18, 2019 - Dignity for the
Dying
June 18, 2019 - Advanced cooling
systems protect Health First hospitals during
hurricanes
June 17, 2019 - Exercise
technician debunks common myths about workouts
June 13, 2019 - Want to Quit
Smoking? We Can Help
June 12, 2019 - Hope and Healing
After Loss
June 11, 2019 - Haitian
native inspired by American Red Cross
Featured in: Florida Today, June 6, 2019 - Two-time Survivor
Better than Before
June 4, 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: Want a healthy heart? Eat breakfast
Featured in: Florida Today, June 4, 2019 - Metal
detectors secure the safety of everyone entering Health First's
four hospitals
June 3, 2019 - Restful
sleep makes days more productive, safer
Featured in: Senior Life, June 3, 2019 - Just
30 minutes of exercise a day boosts health
Featured in: Senior Life, June 3, 2019
May 2019
- Health
First's Project SEARCH graduating class ready for real-world
experience
May 29, 2019 - Project SEARCH Program
Matches Students to Jobs within Community
Featured on: Spectrum News 13 , May 28, 2019 - Health First Helps
Deliver Care
to Community's Underserved
May 28, 2019 - Health First
Remembers
May 27, 2019 - "100%
estimate, 100% ask" increases point-of-service
collections
Featured in: Health Financial Management Association, May 20, 2019 - Tips
for keeping seasonal allergy symptoms in check
Featured in: Tallahassee Magazine, May 20, 2019 - Hospice Clinical Staff
Improves Patient Care with iPads
May 14, 2019 - Register Now
to 'Save a Life'
May 14, 2019 - Interview
with Randal Hiester, Health First
Featured in: Contact Center Pipeline, May 3, 2019 - Brevard
moms open up about postpartum depression
Featured in: Florida Today, May 2, 2019 - Health
Pro: Doctor's interest grew out of childhood health issues
Featured in: Florida Today, May 7, 2019 - The Foundation
Golf Classic Raises $225,000 for Aging Services
May 2, 2019 - How
to Identify Bed Bug Bites - and How to Treat
Them
Featured in: Reader's Digest, May 2, 2019 - Health First
Gives Back $171 Million in FY18
May 1, 2019
April 2019
- Nutrition
for Today: The Connection Between Food and Mood
Featured in: Florida Today, April 30, 2019 - Health First
Fitness Grant Amps Up
Brevard Public Middle Schools' PE Program
April 30, 2019 - National Drug
Take Back Day Encourages Proper Disposal
of Prescription Drugs
April 29, 2019 - Health First Home
Care Scores Highest Honor
April 25, 2019 - As we kick off
the season of outdoor fun, remember to protect yourself from the
sun.
April 24, 2019 - 500-plus Runners,
Walkers 'Race the Sun'
April 23, 2019 - What's
the Difference Between Hypothyroidism and
Hyperthyroidism?
Featured in: U.S. News & World Report, April 19, 2019 - Decoding
CMS' 5-Star System
April 19, 2019 - Tips to keep in
mind when dealing with seasonal allergies
April 18, 2019 - A
Patient's Guide to Scalp Psoriasis
Featured in: U.S. News & World Report, April 17, 2019 - Health
First Drop-off Sites Offer Easy Rx Disposal
April 18, 2019 - Coaches
prepare new hospital nurses to provide life-changing care
April 16, 2019 - Trio
Devoted to Leaving a Legacy
April 16, 2019 - Fake
'terrorist attack' helps local hospitals prepare for the
worst
Featured in: Treasure Coast Newspapers, April 11, 2019 - Local
hospitals participating in simulated terrorist attack to test
emergency preparedness
Featured in: Florida Today, April 11, 2019 - Photos:
Health First participates in nine county disaster
drill
Featured in: Florida Today, April, 11, 2019 - Health
Pro: Advanced RN feels connected with her
patients
Featured in: Florida Today, April 9, 2019 - Hospital
Auxiliaries a Critical Part of Compassionate Care
April 8, 2019 - Health
First Gives Back at Air Show
April 5, 2019 - Psoriasis:
Symptoms and Treatments
Featured in: U.S. News & World Report, April 4, 2019 - 'Race the Sun'
to Safeguard Your Skin
April 4, 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: The magic of fermented foods
Featured in: Florida Today, April 2, 2019 - A
Patient's Guide to Psoriasis
Featured in: U.S. News & World Report , April 2, 2019 - Melbourne
nurse celebrating wedding anniversary saves child from
near-drowning
Featured in: Florida Today, April 1, 2019
March 2019
- Lab Associates
Work Hard Behind The Scenes
Featured in: Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), March 2019 - Melbourne
nurse saves girl's life while staying at Orlando
hotel
Featured in: WKMG News, March 26, 2019 - Off-Duty
Nurse Saves Toddler From Drowning While Staying at Orlando
Resort
Featured in: Spectrum News Channel 13, March 26, 2019 - Health First's Viera Hospital Ranks
Nationally with 5-Star Rating for Medicare Rating for
Patient Experience
March 14, 2019 - Health
First's clinical lab honored for quick turnaround
time
Featured in: Florida Today, March 12, 2019 - Health pro: Neuropsychologist has your
health on her mind
Featured in: Florida Today, March 12, 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: Is juicing really a healthy option?
Featured in: Florida Today, March 5, 2019 - Health First Forms Strategic Partnership with Privia Health
March 4, 2019
January 2019
- Turning Grief Into
Good
Featured in: Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), January 2019 - Nutrition
for Today: Should you be taking fish oil
supplements?
Featured in: Florida Today, January 1, 2019 - Health
pro: Patient relationships is driving force behind nurse
practitioner
Featured in: Florida Today, January 1, 2019
2018
December 2018
- New Knee, No
Overnight Hospital Stay
Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), December 2018 - Children
make Christmas cards for hospice patients; for some, it'll be
their final holiday greeting
Florida Today, December 24, 2018 - Health
pro: Health pro: Family tragedy leads ER nurse to career at
Holmes
Florida Today, December 18, 2018 - Here's
how to help seniors reduce holiday stress
Florida Today, December 18, 2018 - Health
pro: Bixby's career inspired by healthcare
providers
Florida Today, December 11, 2018 - UCF
Students' Bears Bring Cheer to Pediatric
Patients
Spectrum News, December 4, 2018 - Nutrition
for Today: Nutrition tips for the holidays
Florida Today, December 4, 2018
November 2018
- Volunteers
Help Ensure No One Dies Alone
Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), November 2018 - Health
First Gives Back This Holiday Season
November, 2018 - Health
First, UCF Helps Spread Holiday Smiles with Knight Nurse
Bear Campaign
November, 2018 - Health
pro: McCray's journey from engineer to medical
doctor
Florida Today, November 27, 2018 - New
knee, no overnight hospital stay
Florida Today, November 27, 2018 - Volunteers
make sure 'No One Dies Alone'
Florida Today, November 20, 2018 - Health
First Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement
November 19, 2018 - Florida
Hospital Buys Minority Share in Health First, Creates
'Super-regional Network'
Becker's Hospital Review, November 16, 2018 - Health
First, AdventHealth Expand Partnership
November 15, 2018 - Florida
Hospital Buys Minority Share in Health First
Orlando Sentinel, November 15, 2018 - Health
First: AdventHealth Partnership a 'Win-Win' For
All
Spectrum News Channel 13, November 15, 2018 - Health
First Gets a New Partner with Florida Hospital
Florida Today, November 15, 2018 - Health
pro: Dr. Polyakova stresses importance of preventative
care
Florida Today, November 13, 2018 - Health
First Cancer Institute Adds Precise Breast Health
Technology
November 6, 2018 - Health
pro: Divine calling brings Morrison to
chaplaincy
Florida Today, November 6, 2018
October 2018
- EICU
safeguards Brevard's sickest patients
Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), October 2018 - Health
First's eICU safeguards Brevard's sickest
patients
Florida Today, October 30, 2018 - Nutrition
for Today: Super soups for fall
Florida Today, October 30, 2018 - Health
pro: Logan wants to help save your lungs
Florida Today, October 23, 2018 - Health
pro: Reynolds helps nursing advance in digital
age
Florida Today, October 9, 2018 - Nutrition
for Today: The power of cruciferous vegetables
Florida Today, October 2, 2018
September 2018
- Season of
Giving Stretches Beyond the Holidays
Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), September 2018 - First
Flight emergency helicopter service turns 30
Florida Today, September 11, 2018 - Health
pro: Cancer doc finds helping people 'very
satisfying'
Florida Today, September 11, 2018 - Health
First to Give Free Ice Cream to Thank Local First Responders
Week Before 9/11
September 5, 2018
August 2018
-
Do Your Cafeteria Choices Get The Green
Light?
Spotlight Magazine, (page 44), August 2018 -
Health pro: Hyperbaric nursing challenging,
fulfilling
Florida Today, August 28, 2018 -
Health pro: Surgeon combines science with love of
people
Florida Today, August 14, 2018 -
Health First helps Space Coast Crew stay afloat
Florida Today, August 1, 2018
July 2018
- Be
Safe This Summer
Spotlight Magazine, (page 45), July 2018 - Nutrition
for Today: Want to live longer: here's 9 ways
how
Florida Today, July 31, 2018 -
Health
First Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First
Flight
July 26, 2018
June 2018
-
Health pro: Changing course was urologist’s best
decision
Florida Today, June 19, 2018
May 2018
-
Health pro: Curiosity leads physician into family medicine
Florida Today, May 1, 2018
April 2018
-
Race the Sun 5K being held for melanoma awareness
Florida Today, April 26, 2018 -
Health pro: Aesthetician loves job like a hobby
Florida Today, April 10, 2018
March 2018
-
Health pro: Sonographer found calling early in career
Florida Today, March 29, 2018 -
Quick thinking, action plays critical role in stroke
survival
Florida Today, March 13, 2018 -
Health First hosts 'Save a Life' Day
Florida Today, March 4, 2018 -
Health pro: Duffy helps patients get back to peak
performance
Florida Today, March 1, 2018 -
Women in Business: Paula Just Health First
Space Coast Business, March 1, 2018
February 2018
- Minimally
invasive procedures help hearts heal
Florida Today, February 20, 2018 - Lactation
Consultant doubles as a speech pathologist
Florida Today, February 20, 2018 - Health
pro: Heart doctor brings electrical engineering background
Florida Today, February 13, 2018 -
Health First Hosts
'Save a Life' Day
February 12, 2018
January 2018
- Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital Adds New Vision Medical Stabilization Service for Patients Battling Addiction
-
Photos: Boo Boo Bear Clinic at Tropical
Elementary
Florida Today, January 31, 2018 -
Kids Learn about medical procedures through "Boo Boo" Clinic
FOX 35, January 31, 2018 -
Preventing Children from Choking
Florida Today and Space Coast Parent, January 30, 2018 -
Health First Foundation looks to build on 2017's upbeat
year; Rob Perers of ABI is new board president; to introduce
Donor Appreciation Dinner this fall
Brevard Business News (page 13), January 29, 2018 - Health
pro: Glatter enjoys time with patients
Florida Today, January 10, 2018
2017
December 2017
- Health
pro: Good hands lead Dr. DeJong to
orthopedics
Florida Today, December 26, 2017 - Health First Associates to Shop for Local Children In Need December 5, 2017
November 2017
- Health
pro: counselor helps bereaved overcome loss
Florida Today, November 20, 2017 - Health First Joins the #Giving Tuesday Movement November 16, 2017
- Health First Associates to Make Holiday Cards for SoldiersNovember 14, 2017
- Health First Welcomes Dana S. Kilborne and T. Kent Smith to the Board of Trustees November 11, 2017
- Holmes
Regional Medical Center's nurses honor dying veterans with
bedside tributes
Florida Today, November 9, 2017
October 2017
- Health
pro: Urologist enjoys making a difference for
patients
Florida Today, October 24, 2017 - Health
pro: Helping women keep femininity
Florida Today, October 17, 2017 - Health
First Breast Center delivers coordinated cancer
care
Florida Today, October 12, 2017 - Health First Cancer Institute Patient Celebrates End of Her Chemo by Ringing Bell - October 12, 2017
- Health First Grape Escape Set for January 13 October 10, 2017
- Heart
of the Matter - Health First’s New Hybrid Operating
Room
Space Coast Living/HEALTH, October 1, 2017
September 2017
- Photos:
Health First staff riding the storm out
Florida Today, September 27, 2017 - Health
pro: Orthopedic surgeon has desire to fix
things
Florida Today, September 26, 2017 - Health
pro: Fascination leads to medical career
Florida Today, September 18, 2017 - Health
pro: Affecting people’s lives in a positive
manner
Florida Today, September 12, 2017 - Health
First’s Bright Star Sparks Hope & Healing for
Grieving Children
Space Coast Living, September 1, 2017 - Two Health First Pharmacists Score Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists Awards - September 1, 2017
- Health First to Give Free Ice Cream to Thank Local First Responders Week Before 9/11 September 1, 2017
August 2017
- Health First Opens Bone Wellness Center August 31, 2017
- Photo
re-creations from Health First
Florida Today, August 29, 2017 - Health
pro: Hyperbaric nursing a breath of fresh
air
Florida Today, August 29, 2017 - Health
pro: Improving lives with the gift of sound
Florida Today, August 15, 2017 - Health First Valve Team Performs 100 TAVR procedures August 14, 2017
July 2017
- Health
pro: Physical therapy effective for pelvic
floor
Florida Today, July 18, 2017 - Health
pro: Surgeon’s joy comes from helping
people
Florida Today, July 6, 2017 - Keep
Safety at Forefront of Running Regimen
Space Coast Living, July 1, 2017
June 2017
- Health
pro: Delivering babies Caplan’s labor of
love
Florida Today, June 13, 2017 - Health First Announces CEO of Holmes Regional Medical Center and Senior Vice President of Service Lines June 7, 2017
- Lightning-quick
Boston Terrier Tears Up Brevard’s Running
Scene
Florida Today, June 2, 2017
May 2017
- Improving
Brevard - The Innovation & Impact of Brevard’s
Health
First/Drew Rector, Chief Strategy Officer
Space Coast Business, May 31, 2017 - Health
pro: Saving lives mission of dermatologist
Florida Today, May 16, 2017 - Photos:
Health First Health Plans Hosts Get Active!
Brevard
Florida Today, May 4, 2017 - Health First Foundation Benefit Ball Raises $360,000May 1, 2017
April 2017
- Health
pro: Nurse happy with work in ER
Florida Today, April 18, 2017 - Up
close with Jon Williams & Lisa Acosta - Pro-Health &
Fitness Center
Space Coast Business, April 17, 2017 - Health
pro: Thompson combines high tech with high
touch
Florida Today, April 11, 2017
March 2017
- Health
pro: Cancer changed path of doctor’s
life
Florida Today, March 28, 2017 - Health
pro: Knee MRI led to radiology career
Florida Today, March 14, 2017 - Health
First trains public on how to 'Stop the
Bleed'
Florida Today, March 3, 2017 - Women
in Business, Paula Just
Space Coast Business, March 1, 2017
February 2017
- Health First
Health Plans
Hosts Get Active! Brevard
February 28, 2017 - Health
First Foundation
Benefit Ball Set for April 22
February 22, 2017 - Getting
the Heart Back in Rhythm
Florida Today, February 14, 2017 - Q
& A: Heart surgeon’s best advice: exercise every
day
Florida Today, February 14, 2017 - Health First Foundation Board of Trustees Announces New Board Officers, MembersFloriday Today, February 13, 2017
January 2017
- Father
Bob and the healing power of prayer
Florida Today, January 31, 2017 - Caring
about wildlife: Turtle gets human MRI
Florida Today, January 30, 2017 - Q
& A: Saving lives from the sky
Florida Today, January 17, 2017 - VIDEO:
First baby born in Brevard in New Year
Florida Today, January 2, 2017