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George Carvalho

Student Athlete’s Comeback from ACL Reconstruction

Student athlete Amelia Varela, 17, recalls the moment earlier this year when she injured her knee and tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). “I was...

November 7, 2018 / 2 min read

A Lifelong Aortic Defect Leads Her to...

“I had open heart surgery at the age of 7,” recalls Carrie Lois, who is now 57 and the mother of two daughters. So began...

September 5, 2018 / 3 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Veggie Frittata (Video)

A frittata is a versatile dish. Suitable to serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they can be made right before mealtime or well in advance....

April 6, 2018 / 1 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Zucchini Noodles (Video)

Did you know that one cup of cooked pasta has 220 calories and 43 grams of carbohydrates? Save calories and eat more vegetables by giving...

March 5, 2018 / 1 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Overnight Oats

Overnight oats make for a healthy breakfast for the whole family. Just mix and let sit overnight for a nutritious morning treat. Watch now!  ...

January 24, 2018 / 1 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Avocado Toast (Video)

Did you know avocados provide a healthy source of monounsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals? Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats can help prevent heart disease...

January 3, 2018 / 1 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Green Beans Almondine (Video)

This Christmas, try a plate of green beans almondine. Healthy, easy to make, and serves 15 people with just 58 calories per serving. Watch now!...

December 20, 2017 / 1 min read

Spirit of Giving: It’s Adopt-A-Family Time (Video)

Every year, Baptist Health Primary Care partners with CBS4 Neighbors for Neighbors to provide holiday gifts for families in need under the Adopt-A-Family 4 the Holidays program. Now...

December 15, 2017 / 1 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Baked Potato Latkes (Video)

Here’s a healthy latke recipe for the whole family, just in time for Hanukkah. Latkes are traditional “potato pancake” dishes served during Hanukkah festivities. 

December 12, 2017 / 1 min read

#BaptistHealthy: Energy-Boosting ‘Power Bites’

Power bites are nutritious, energy-boosting snacks that are perfect for anyone on the go. They come in small, bite-sized chunks ready to be taken to...

November 29, 2017 / 1 min read