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2019
September 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
November 15, 2018 - Health First Gets a New Partner with Florida Hospital
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
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
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! BrevardFebruary 28, 2017
- Health First Foundation Benefit Ball Set for April 22February 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
2016
December 2016
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
June 2016
- Health First Health Plans Announces Vice President of Operations
- Health First Offers Girls Night Out Mammo Parties
May 2016
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
January 2016
2015
December 2015
November 2015
- Health First Welcomes Patricia T. Driscoll to Board of Trustees
- Health First Grape Escape Raises Funds for Hybrid OR Suite
October 2015
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
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
August 2014
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
January 2013
2012
December 2012
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
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
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
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!