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2019

December 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