Community Wellness


Star Wars Holiday Message: A Forceful Reminder...

In movie theaters across the nation, Star Wars fans are watching a forceful holiday message about the dangers of drinking and driving.

December 22, 2015 / 3 min read


Neighborhood HELP Offers Cooking & Nutrition Lessons...

(Caption: The South Miami Green Family Foundation Neighborhood HELP program recently delivered healthy cooking lessons to several families in the South Miami area.) Health and nutrition...

December 17, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Holiday Fireworks & Burn Safety...

(Caption: Ricardo Castrellon, M.D., a plastic surgeon, spoke to the Baptist Health South Florida news team about fire safety and burn prevention.) Year-end party-planning often...

December 15, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Baptist Health Breaking Ground in...

Baptist Health South Florida broke ground on a new urgent care facility at 709 Alton Road in South Beach. In addition to offering urgent services,...

December 11, 2015 / 1 min read


Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital (VIDEO)

As the Miami Dolphins prepare to face the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, several players took time out of their busy week for...

December 8, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Facts About Heartburn & (GERD)...

Do you have a persistent sore throat, dry cough or raspy voice? You could have reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Symptoms can...

December 7, 2015 / 1 min read


Adopt-A-Family at Baptist Health Primary Care (VIDEO)

For 23 years, Neighbors 4 Neighbors has helped thousands of needy families in South Florida have a happier holiday season by connecting them with donors...

December 4, 2015 / 1 min read


Healthy Holiday Travel

Traveling over the holidays exposes us to regional and seasonal illnesses. Take these steps to prevent illness and ensure access to your medical record.

December 3, 2015 / 4 min read


Watch Now: Tips for Prediabetes Prevention

More than one-third of Americans have prediabetes, a condition that makes it much likelier for an individual to develop full-blown diabetes — unless key lifestyle...

December 1, 2015 / 1 min read


Gratitude Can Help Your Heart Stay Healthy

Ancient philosophers and our grandmothers knew it well: Being thankful is good for us, and for everyone else around us.  More than 2,000 years ago,...

November 25, 2015 / 2 min read