March 10, 2020 by John Fernandez
COVID-19: What Health Officials Say About...
The Florida Health Department is providing extensive guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019...
Roundup: An Upward Tick in U.S. Death...
The U.S. death rate, measured by the number of deaths per 100,000 people, has been declining for years. But for the first time in a...
June 3, 2016 / 3 min read
Strokes: Myths vs. Facts
Most Americans are not fully aware of the differences between stroke risks and heart disease, and they may take stroke symptoms and warning signs for...
May 18, 2016 / 3 min read
On Pins and Needles: Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy can be a serious degenerative condition that acts as a signpost for other illnesses.
May 12, 2016 / 4 min read
Roundup: FDA to Ban Sale of e-Cigarettes...
The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a long-anticipated rule for regulating e-cigarettes, cigars, hookahs and other tobacco products. The rule includes banning the sale...
May 6, 2016 / 4 min read
‘Farm to School’ Event at Homestead Hospital’s...
The initiatives use “Fresh From Florida” produce to promote health lifestyles to school-age children.
April 15, 2016 / 2 min read
Preventing Chronic Disease at West Kendall Baptist...
“Take control of your health!” That was the resounding message at a roundtable discussion where West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Florida Partnership to Fight...
April 5, 2016 / 1 min read
Grilled Salmon Recipe for Miami Dolphins Family...
Fans of all ages will be able to get a unique look inside the Dolphins training facility. The event will also feature free health screenings,...
April 4, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: FDA to Require Warnings on ‘Immediate-Release’...
The warning will alert users to the "serious risks of misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose and death" involved with taking opioids, a class of painkillers that...
March 25, 2016 / 4 min read
German Nurses Visit Baptist Health South Florida...
A group of 2 dozen nurses from University Medical Center Freiburg (Germany) visited Baptist Health South Florida to learn more about best practices in nursing...
March 20, 2016 / 1 min read
Hospital Patient Safety: A Unified Approach
Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 13-19, encourages healthcare organizations, like Baptist Health South Florida, to highlight actions being taken to identify and address opportunities that...
March 16, 2016 / 2 min read
