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2019

March 2019

• Health First's Viera Hospital Ranks Nationally with 5-Star Rating for Medicare Rating for Patient Experience
  March 14, 2019
• Health pro: Neuropsychologist has your health on her mind
  Florida Today, March 12, 2019
• Health First Forms Strategic Partnership with Privia Health
  March 4, 2019

January 2019

• Health pro: Dr. Brits walking in grandfather's footsteps
  Florida Today, January 22, 2019
• Health pro: Patient relationships is driving force behind nurse practitioner
  Florida Today, January 1, 2019

2018

December 2018

• Health pro: Health pro: Family tragedy leads ER nurse to career at Holmes
  Florida Today, December 18, 2108
• Health pro: Bixby's career inspired by healthcare providers
  Florida Today, December 11, 2018

November 2018

• Health pro: McCray's journey from engineer to medical doctor
  Florida Today, November 27, 2018
• Health First Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement
  November 19, 2018
• Health First, AdventHealth Expand Partnership
  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

• 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

September 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

• 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

July 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
  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 Soldiers - November 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 $360,000 - May 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, Members - 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

2016

December 2016

• Health First Taking Steps to Accommodate Community Health Needs

October 2016

• Grape Escape Raises Funds for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Program
• Health First Welcomes Pam Gatto as Chair of Board of Trustees

September 2016

• Health First to Give Free Ice Cream to Thank Local First Responders Week of 9/11
• Health First, Brevard County Sheriff's Office Announce "Stop the Bleed" Partnership

July 2016

• Health First Foundation Provides 41 Nurses With Scholarships

June 2016

• Health First Health Plans Announces Vice President of Operations
• Health First Offers Girls Night Out Mammo Parties

May 2016

• Health First Opens Breast Center
• Health First Hosts Draft Day for Nurses

April 2016

• Health First Dermatology Hosts Outrun the Sun 2 Miler
• New Senior Behavioral Wellness Services
• Health First Foundation Benefit Ball Set for April 16

March 2016

• William Troner Named as Board Chair, Health First Foundation

January 2016

• Royal Oaks Medical Center Joins Health First Medical Group

2015

December 2015

• Health First Teams Up with South Brevard Sharing Center to Buy Hundreds of Holiday Gifts for Children in Need

November 2015

• Health First Welcomes Patricia T. Driscoll to Board of Trustees
• Health First Grape Escape Raises Funds for Hybrid OR Suite

October 2015

• Health First Hospitals Ranked Among Cleanest in Florida

September 2015

• Health First, Space Coast Cancer Center Join Together
• What ICD-10 Means to You: A Q&A with Dr. Timothy Laird
• Health First Welcomes 4 Family Physicians

August 2015

• Health First Dermatology Now Offering KYBELLA™
• Health First Awards 40 Nursing Scholarships to Associates
• Health First Valve Clinic performs first TAVR surgery in Brevard

July 2015

• Health First Partners with UCF College of Nursing to Offer On-site RN to BSN Degree
• Health First's Viera Hospital Again Earns 5-Star Medicare Rating for Patient Experience
• Health First Partners with UCF College of Nursing to Offer On-site RN to BSN Degree
• Health First's Holmes Regional Earns Top Rating for Bypass Surgery

June 2015

• Health First Welcomes New CIO
• Health First Seeks Volunteers
• Thousands Learn How to Save a Life at Health First Free CPR Day
• Health First Family Pharmacy Opens New Location in Viera

May 2015

• Health First's David Schmitt Named EMS Educator of Year by Florida Department of Health
• Brevard County Commission Recognizes Health First's Viera Hospital for 5-Star Rating
• Health First Foundation Benefit Ball Raises More Than $451,000 for Health First Cancer Services

April 2015

• Health First's Viera Hospital Earns Top Medicare Rating for Patient Experience

March 2015

• Health First Names Lottie Odom as Home Care Director
• Health First Completes 1st Direct Anterior Hip Replacement with Robotic Arm in Central Florida
• Health First Foundation Benefit Ball Set for April 18

January 2015

• Health First Names President of Health First Medical Group
• Health First Sleep Center: Viera Receives Accreditation from American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Health First Introduces 3D Mammography to Brevard County
• Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center Welcomes Brevard's 1st Baby of the New Year

2014

December 2014

• Health First Teams Up with South Brevard Sharing Center to Buy More Than 400 Holiday Gifts for Children in Need
• Health First's 4 Hospitals Named Top Performers for Quality

November 2014

• Health First Welcomes Two New Members to Board
• Grape Escape Raises More Than $310,000 for Heart & Vascular Hybrid Suite
• Health First Family Pharmacy Now at Gateway Location

October 2014

• Health First Announces New Community Hospitals President
• Volunteer Opportunities Available at Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital
• Health First Names Stalnaker New Medical Group CEO

September 2014

• Health First's Community Hospitals Among Top 4

August 2014

• Health First to Take Part in National Drug Take Back Day Sept. 27

July 2014

• U.S. News & World Report Names Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center Only Top Performer in Brevard
• Health First Foundation to Host 13th Annual Grape Escape
• Health First Neuroscienes Hosts Stroke Seminar on Warning Signs, Prevention & Treatment
• Aaron Robinson Named New Vice President Of Outpatient & Wellness Services

June 2014

• Health First Foundation Announces Date of 2014 Health First Golf Classic
• Health First Foundation Hosts Breakfast for Scholarship Award Winners
• Health First Health Plans to Host Customer Service Job Fair

May 2014

• US News & World Report's #1 Hospital and NCQA's #2 Insurance Company, Partner Together to Better Serve the Community
• Health First to Host Free CPR Day and 5K this Saturday
• Health First Announces May as Integrated Delivery Network Month
• Health First Palm Bay Hospital Pleased to Announce Opening of MRI Suite
• Kimberly Cribb Promoted to Director of Clinical Nursing at Health First Viera Hospital

April 2014

• Health First Hospitals Collect 937 Pounds Of Medications On National Drug Take Back Day
• Health First to Host Free CPR Day
• Bridget Mace Named Vice President of Growth & Development at Health First
• Health First to Take Part in National Drug Take Back Day
• Health First Health Plans to Offer ABCDs of Original Medicare
• Health First Hospitals take part in National Donate Life Month
• Hospice of Health First will Host "Camp Bright Star" for Children who have Lost Loved Ones
• Health First to Offer Free Lectures for Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month

March 2014

• Jamie Forrest Named Vice President of Health First Health Plans
• Health First Holmes Reigonal Medical Center Pleased to Announce Opening of Senior ER

February 2014

• Health First Sleep Center to Host A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Awareness Group
• Health First Insurance Welcomes Over 1,400 New Individual Members in 2014
• Health First Health Plans to Offer ABCDs of Original Medicare
• Barb Seymour Named Vice President of Nursing at Health First Viera Hospital

January 2014

• Health First Announces Ed Griese as President & CEO of Health First Health Plans
• Health First Pleased to Welcome Two New Board of Trustees Members
• Health First Announces Paula Just as Chief Human Resources Officer
• Health First Announces Jeffrey Lyle New Director of Cancer Services

2013

December 2013

• Health First Foundation Pleased to Announce Date of 32nd Annual Benefit Ball
• Health First Palm Bay Hospital and City of Palm Bay Fire Rescue Team Up to Educate Public About Christmas Tree Safety
• Health First Training Center Offers Local Law Enforcement Unique Tactical Casualty Care Training Course
• Health First Dermatology Now Offers JUVEDERM VOLUMA™ XC

November 2013

• Health First and Brevard County Fire Rescue Team Up to Educate Public About Turkey Fryer Safety
• Health First Health Plans Announces New Chief Financial Officer
• Health First Announces Hospital Tree Lighting Ceremonies
• Health First Names Chief Administrative Officer for Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
• Health First Names Chief Nursing Officer
• All Four Health First Hospitals Honored for Use of Electronic Medical Record Systems

October 2013

• All Four Health First Hospitals Recognized by The Joint Commission as Top Performers
• Health First Welcomes Gail Stalnaker as Director of Medical Equipment
• Health First Now Offers Online Check-In Option
• According to Medicare Health First Health Plans Among Best in Nation
• Health First NewFit Earns National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons
• Hospice of Health First will Host "Camp Bright Star" for Children who have Lost Loved Ones
• Health First Palm Bay Hospital and Palm Bay Police Department to Team up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

September 2013

• Health First Encourages the Public to Get Flu Shots
• Health First Welcomes Dr. Nasser Razack as New Interventional Neuroradiologist
• Newly-Formed Brevard Physician Associates to Provide Services to all Health First Hospitals
• Health First Announces Gary Stubblefield as New Director of Growth and Development

August 2013

• Florida Department of Health Names Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center Trauma Surgeon Dr. Ernest Block State Trauma Medical Director
• Health First and Florida Hospital Healthcare System Partner to Offer Health Insurance Products
• Health First to Host Nursing Conference "The Art of Precepting: Preparing Our Nurses for Tomorrow"
• Health First Announces Sharon Cochran, RN, MSN Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services for Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
• Health First Insurance Pleased to Announce New Small Group PPO Plan
• Health First Medical Group Names George Tirlokhi Director of Revenue Cycle
• Health First Significantly Decreases Number of Blood Transfusions
• Health First Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pleased to Offer Free Youth Sports Injury Prevention Clinic
• Health First Dermatology Now Offering Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedure—Ultherapy

July 2013

• Health First Foundation Pleased to Announce Date of 2013 Grape Escape Fundraising Event
• Heath First LifeShape Earns National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons
• U.S. News & World Report Names Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center Among the Best in Florida
• Health First Announces Lori J. Hicks, RN, Center for Joint Replacement Care Coordinator at Viera Hospital
• Health First Announces Kinard Cooper, RN, Center for Fracture Care Coordinator at Holmes Regional Medical Center
• Health First Announces Suma Gaddam as New Vice President of Enterprise Application Services
• Health First to Open New Center for Fracture Care and Center for Joint Replacement
• Health First Taking Major Steps to Accommodate Community Health Needs
• Health First Center for Family Caregivers to Host Special Evening for Working Family Caregivers
• Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center President Sean Gregory Leads March of Dimes Effort to Improve Lives of Brevard Babies

June 2013

• Health First Foundation Please to Announce Date of 2013 Health First Golf Classic
• Health First QuickCare Offering Summer Physical Specials
• Health First Names Kimberly Agee New Director of External Affairs
• CPR Day Featured on Central Florida News 13

May 2013

• Health First Encourages People to Take No Texting While Driving Pledge
• Health First Diagnostic Center Receives Reaccreditation from American College of Radiology
• Health First NewFit Patients Take Part in Their First Ever 5k
• Health First Health Plans Provider Network Grows in Indian River County
• Health First Names Michelle Rogers New Corporate Director of Ambulatory Services
• Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Center in Merritt Island to Offer Fit-4-Fun and Gymnastics Summer Camps
• Health First Foundation Awards 12 Scholarships to Local High School Students
• Health First to Host Free CPR Day
• **Note: Summer Camp is full**Health First Center for Child Development to Offer Summer Camp

April 2013

• Health First Thanks its 2,000 Volunteers for Making a Difference
• Health First and Palm Bay Police Department Receive National Recognition for Ground-Breaking Telemedicine Project
• Health First Palm Bay Hospital Receives Accreditation from American College of Radiology in CT Modalities and Four Areas of Ultrasound Services
• Health First Encourages You to Wear Orange May 6 to Bring Awareness to Skin Cancer
• Health First Announces it will Offer Individual and Family Plans
• Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center Names Matthew Troup New COO
• Health First Orthopedics to Offer Free Lecture Series
• Health First Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to Offer Free Lecture
• Health First Medical Group to Offer Free Multiple Sclerosis Symposium
• Health First Names Thomas Matanear Medical Group CFO
• Health First Takes Part in National Donate Life Month with Flag Raising Ceremonies to Remind People About the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation

March 2013

• Health First to Offer Free Educational Event on Heartburn and Esophageal Cancer
• Health First Appoints Five New Board Members
• Health First Medical Group Doctor to Present his Medical Research in Dubai
• March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
• Hospice of Health First announces the addition of three Associate Medical Directors

February 2013

• Health First Officially Launches Medical Group
• Health First Offers Family Caregivers Presentation

January 2013

• Health First announces new Vice President of Managed Care

2012

December 2012

• Health First names two seasoned executives to lead the Health First Medical Group

November 2012

• Hospital Auxiliary at Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital seek volunteers to assist in hospitals
• Health First acquires MIMA Physician Group
• Health First Foundation sponsors "Moments to Remember"
• Sean J. Gregory chosen as new President of Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL
• Health First announces two new Board of Trustees members

October 2012

• Health First 2012 Holiday Celebrations
• Health First names Lori DeLone as Chief Information Officer
• Health First Health Plans opens new office in Vero Beach and launches new products

August 2012

• Health First Diagnostic Center at Viera Hospital Medical Plaza

July 2012

• Health First Health Plans launches new "ASK A LOCAL EXPERT" initiative
• Health First QuickCare in Melbourne offering $30 back-to-school physicals
• Health First Foundation to host "First Crush!" wine-tasting extravaganza

June 2012

• Health First Health Plans Receives Highest Accreditation from NCQA
• Health First Offers Free Seminar For Caregivers

May 2012

• New Vice President of Growth & Development
• 11th Annual Men's Health Summitt
• Learn CPR for Free: Health First Operation CPR
• Health First introduces Medicare Supplement Policies
• Health First names new Chief Operations Officer

April 2012

• Health First Issues its 2012 Community Report
• Joe Felkner appointed as incoming Health First CFO

February 2012

• Health First Hosts Project SEARCH Luncheon for Employers
• Health First appoints new Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
• Health First names new Chief Financial Officer

January 2012

• Holmes Regional Medical Center Welcomes First New Baby of the New Year

2011

December 2011

• Health First Health Plans partners with Parrish Health & Fitness Center
• Delta Dental coverage available through Health First Medicare Plans
• Health First Health Plans among the best in the nation according to Medicare
• Health First Health Plans ranked #2 in Florida and #22 in nation for Medicare plans
• Health First Health Plans announces first state-wide expansion
• Exclusive 'ER Wait Times' service expands to texting!
• Exclusive 'ER Wait Times' service expands to texting!
• Come to the Palm Bay Hospital Health and Wellness Expo

October 2011

• 101-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday with Health First Pro-Health & Fitness
• The Heart Center at Holmes Regional Medical Center receives statewide Quality of Care Award
• Health First offers Camp Bright Star to help children who have experienced loss of a loved one
• The Heart Center at Holmes Regional Medical Center receives statewide Quality of Care Award
• Holmes Regional Medical Center First To Offer Enhanced OB/GYN Care for Women
• Hospital's Auxiliary kicks off "Light of Love" fundraising campaign with silent auction on Nov. 9

September 2011

• Palm Bay Hospital re-launches 'Operation Medicine Cabinet'
• Cape Canaveral Hospital wants you to help save lives!
• HFHP Launches New Online Wellness Program For Members

August 2011

• Health First Hospitals Urge Space Coast To Prepare for Possible Hurricane
• Exclusive 'ER Wait Times' service begins on Space Coast
• Viera Hospital proudly adds TriCare Insurance

July 2011

• Health First Health Plans Recognized AGAIN for Outstanding Customer Service
• Health First Foundation to host 10th Annual Grape Escape
• Health First Names new President & CEO
• Health First Names New President & CEO

June 2011

• Spike in Central Fla Temps Prompts Cautionary Measures
• Health First Health Plans launches new "ASK A LOCAL EXPERT" initiative
• Health First associates once again donate their own money to help disaster victims
• Health First Health Plans names new VP of Quality and Integrated Care

May 2011

• Health First launches 'Operation Civilians Prepared to Respond'
• Twitter used to release latest information on treatment of Brevard County Sheriff's Office carbon monoxide victims
• New heart procedures at Cape Canaveral Hospital greatly reduces dangers for Barrier Island & Merritt Island residents and visitors
• Health First President and CEO Michael D. Means selected as Finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of the Year Award
• Twitter used to release latest information on treatment of Brevard County Sheriff's Office carbon monoxide victims
• Hospice Teen Volunteer Training
• Health First co-sponsors 10th Annual Men's Health Summit on June 11
• Health First awards $10,000 in local healthcare scholarships
• New Data shows Robotics-Assisted Surgery Program saved more than a quarter million dollars in healthcare costs and created significant health improvements
• Hospice of Health First offers FREE Volunteer training opportunity!
• New heart procedures at Cape Canaveral Hospital greatly reduces dangers for Barrier Island & Merritt Island residents and visitors
• Palm Bay Hospital's 'Operation Medicine Cabinet' gets over quarter of a ton of drugs off the streets!

April 2011

• The "Circus" Was In Town Exclusively for Health First Pro Health & Fitness!
• Health First and Nemours Partner to Expand Pediatric Care in Brevard County
• Health First's FREE Healthy Happenings lectures at Holmes Regional Medical Center in May
• Palm Bay Hospital re-launches Operation Medicine Cabinet
• 3rd Annual 'Arts in Medicine' Showcase goes 'to the dogs!'
• Health First offers Camp Bright Star to help children who have experienced loss of a loved one
• Health First and Nemours Partner to Expand Pediatric Care in Brevard

February 2011

• Leeza Gibbons makes special Central Florida visit
• Health First and Habitat for Humanity team up to assist families recovering from economic downturn
• Health First Foundation offering scholarships to Brevard County students
• Health Fair and Community Outreach Education Fair
• Health First Foundation to host 29th Annual Benefit Ball
• New Medical Director Named for Hospice of Health First

January 2011

• First Brevard Baby of 2011 Continues Family Tradition
• Health First Physicians Internal Medicine Specialist wins top honors
• Health First Physicians Internal Medicine Specialist wins top honors
• Palm Bay Hospital Health and Wellness Expo
• Become a Part of Brevard County Medical History
• January and February Events at Health First
• Go To The Movies...and Have a Heart!
• Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most - Hospice of Health First seeks volunteers

2010

December 2010

• 'Shop 'Til You Drop' Kid's Charitable Holiday Toy Shopping Frenzy!
• Government Rating Places Health First Health Plans Second in Florida

November 2010

• Health First Holiday Celebrations
• Statement about golden parachute pay-outs
• Breakthrough medical procedure introduced at The Pain Clinic at Cape Canaveral Hospital
• Local health plan makes big splash in national pool

October 2010

• Health First Health Plans Selected by Brevard County Commissioners to Provide Health Benefits
• Palm Bay Hospital unveils new 'micro-camera procedure'

September 2010

• October/November 2010 Lectures at Palm Bay Hospital
• Health First offers FREE Diabetes Foot Check Clinics

August 2010

• Health First announces new Leadership Team for new hospital
• Palm Bay Hospital recognized AGAIN for high-tech medicine
• Health First Health Plans appoints Chris Sorensen as chief operating officer
• Health First Foundation to host 9th Annual Grape Escape

July 2010

• National Fellowship awarded to Holmes Regional Medical Center director
• Health First Foundation to host Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, September 25

June 2010

• Internal Health First report finds more than $100 million donated to local community
• Palm Bay Hospital earns double Accreditations
• Two well-known Brevard specialists join Health First Physicians group
• Health First offers FREE Diabetes Foot Check Clinics
• FREE Women's Health Seminar Offered By Cape Canaveral Hospital
• Health First Health Plans' Katie Fleming and Linda Wheeler receive Certified Health Insurance Executive designations
• Hospice Teen Volunteer Training

May 2010

• Holmes Regional Medical Center, Parrish Medical Center and Junior Achievement to host "REAL WORLD MONEY 101 FOR TEENS"
• Health First Foundation awards scholarships to area students
• Local retailers step up to save lives!
• Two Organizations Join Forces to Launch Major Campaign Against Texting While Driving
• Free prostate cancer screening event in June
• Health First names James V. Palermo, MD, as its first systemwide Chief Medical Officer

April 2010

• Health First President/CEO Announces Retirement
• Health First hospitals' Cancer Programs receive highest Cancer Registry Award
• Holmes Regional Medical Center offers stroke awareness lectures in May
• Jennifer Brady, MD, and Robin Pittman named as new Vice Presidents at Health First Health Plans
• April 2010 Lectures at Palm Bay Hospital
• Sleep Medicine Specialist and Cape Canaveral Hospital offer FREE women's health seminar
• Holmes Regional Medical Center Goes To The Dogs!
• 2nd Annual Arts in Medicine Showcase highlights ways the arts promote patient comfort

March 2010

• Health First associates donate more than $51,000 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts
• Cape Canaveral Hospital Cancer Liaison Physician receives "Outstanding Performance Award"
• Ceremony Marks The Dedication of "Viera Hospital Field"
• Arthritis of the Spine and Lower Back; Escape From the Prison of Pain!

February 2010

• March 2010 Lectures at Palm Bay Hospital
• Health First launches "Volunteer Army" to assist community
• Cape Canaveral Hospital sponsors Health Fair
• Health First Foundation To Offer Healthcare Scholarships
• Health First Foundation to host 28th Annual Benefit Ball