Community Wellness


Sobering Statistics: Alcohol Use Disorder in the...

David Vittoria, assistant vice president of the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center at South Miami Hospital, shares his perspective on a recently published study on...

June 26, 2015 / 1 min read


Taking the Bite Out of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

Summer isn’t summer without safety warnings about mosquito bites and possible diseases carried by bugs. Mosquito-borne illnesses are spread when an infected person is bitten...

June 24, 2015 / 2 min read


Confused About Sunscreens? You’re Not Alone

But with more than 1,500 sunscreen products on the market, most shoppers are confused about which ones offer the best protection from harmful ultraviolet sun rays.

June 23, 2015 / 2 min read


More Americans are Obese or Overweight Than...

The troubling report finds that fewer than one-third of Americans are now at a healthy weight, with the rest of the population either overweight or...

June 22, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: What You Need to Know...

(VIDEO: Carlos Torres-Viera, M.D., chairman of the infection control committee at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains what beachgoers need to know about the presence of...

June 19, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Vegetable Ceviche With Citrus Vinaigrette

Chef Stan took part in the ongoing Baptist Health Community Health series: Navigating the Supermarket for Breast Cancer Survivors. As part of his food demonstration,...

June 19, 2015 / 1 min read


Dehydration Named Minor Role Player During NBA...

During the highly competitive series, cramps, dizziness and other symptoms of dehydration have hit key players on both teams.

June 16, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Navigating the Supermarket, 3 Tips...

Seeking a heart healthy diet? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts....

June 12, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Expanding Innovation at Baptist Hospital...

(VIDEO: Niberto Moreno, M.D., medical director of cardiac surgery at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, guides a tour of the cardiac operating rooms at Baptist...

June 9, 2015 / 1 min read


Danger: Driving While Dehydrated (Infographic)

Getting ready for a summer road trip? Make sure your to-do list includes information about hydration. That's because driving while dehydrated can be just as...

June 8, 2015 / 1 min read