Community Wellness


Flu Hitting More Younger Adults, Middle-Aged, CDC...

An estimated 60 percent of U.S. deaths from influenza this season were in people 24 to 64 years old, compared with 18 percent last season,...

February 21, 2014 / 2 min read


Women: Hypertension’s Dangerous Gender Bias

Pat Chehab, 68, speaks from the heart when she talks about cardiovascular disease.  And she uses her personal medical history to warn women about the...

February 17, 2014 / 3 min read


50 Years Later: Anti-Smoking Campaign Still Saving...

But 50 years after that landmark report, too many Americans, especially younger people, are lighting up, ignoring stern public service announcements on TV and endless...

February 10, 2014 / 3 min read


Baptist Health Partners with Miami Marathon for...

Baptist Health South Florida partnered with the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon for the third consecutive year Sunday, helping treat some of the thousands of...

February 2, 2014 / 1 min read


Running for Their Lives

Half Marathoner Matthew Millheiser, 43 When the gun fires this Sunday at the starting line of the Miami Marathon, Matthew Millheiser will be running among...

January 31, 2014 / 3 min read


Facts on Drug Addiction Revealed

Confused? Conflicted? Overwhelmed? When it comes to drugs, alcohol and addiction, the facts can be perplexing for parents and teens. The issues are tough, but...

January 29, 2014 / 3 min read


Seeking Sinus Relief

You have holes in your head — and that’s a good thing. Sinus pockets give resonance (umpf) to your voice, while filtering the air you...

January 29, 2014 / 3 min read


Marathon Motivation: Why They Run

Thousands of men and women, each with a unique story of motivation and perseverance, will take part in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on...

January 27, 2014 / 3 min read


Ergonomics: Posturing for Good Heath

Have your parents ever lectured about the benefits of good posture? Listen up. Research shows that poor posture could hurt your paycheck. Poor posture has...

January 8, 2014 / 3 min read


What is Code HELP?

Code HELP is the emergency response system, used in Baptist Health hospitals, that offers an additional layer of patient safety. Both patients and their family...

January 7, 2014 / 2 min read