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Baptist Health Employees Hit the Road for...

A busload of Baptist Health South Florida employees, escorted by Miami-Dade Police, took a trip down to the Florida Keys to assist in the recovery...

September 13, 2017 / 1 min read


Fumes from Power Generators Sending Kids, Adults...

The sounds of portable generators permeate South Florida neighborhoods that have yet to have electrical power restored, but the potential dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning...

September 13, 2017 / 3 min read


Post-Storm Emergencies: Where to Go

As its hospital emergency rooms continue to see high volumes, Baptist Health South Florida is encouraging people with non-life threatening issues to seek treatment at...

September 12, 2017 / 2 min read


Hurricane Irma Updates and Preparedness Tips (With...

Baptist Health is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma as it approaches South Florida. Knowing what to do before, during and after a hurricane or tropical storm...

September 6, 2017 / 1 min read


‘My Depression Saved Me’: A Patient Story

Medical experts have established a link between depression and cancer. Last year, psychologist Paula Levine, Ph.D., experienced that link first hand. In fact, she credits...

September 6, 2017 / 3 min read


More Teens Getting HPV Vaccinations, But Too...

Research has increasingly shown that the human papillomavirus, or HPV, contributes to the development of certain types of cancer, prompting health officials to urge parents...

August 31, 2017 / 3 min read


Women and Heart Disease: Awareness Saves Lives

Women and heart disease. This is still a combination that surprises many, especially women. And especially women who find out — at an emergency room...

August 30, 2017 / 4 min read


Kids & Nutrition: Helping Them Make Healthier...

Kids are back in class. For parents, this means getting packed lunches ready every morning or relying on school cafeterias to provide their children with...

August 28, 2017 / 2 min read


Stress and the Mind-Body Connection: How to...

Stress is a part of life. If stress is not managed properly, it can affect our overall health. Understanding how stress impacts the mind and...

August 25, 2017 / 2 min read


Roundup: Half of Parents Don’t Always Put...

About half of new moms surveyed don’t always place their babies in the widely recommended safe-sleep position to reduce the risk of sudden infant death...

August 25, 2017 / 3 min read