April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
CDC: Guidelines to Reduce Exposure to Mosquito...
As of today, there are 35 cases in the U.S. of the Zika virus, a mosquito-carried disease that as been linked to birth defects. There...
February 9, 2016 / 1 min read
South Miami Hospital Hosts The Underline (VIDEO)
Walk, bike and take transit to better health - in Miami! That's the vision of a not-for-profit organization seeking to transform the underutilized land below...
February 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Risks of Common Heartburn Meds
Studies have shown that PPIs may increase the risk for a variety of problems, including bone fractures, infections, kidney disease and possibly even heart problems.
February 8, 2016 / 3 min read
News Roundup: Health Officials Monitor Zika Virus...
Florida health officials are preparing for the potential spread of the Zika virus in South Florida, with Gov. Rick Scott declaring a public health emergency...
February 5, 2016 / 3 min read
Watch Now: Heart Healthy Snacks
(Video: Heart healthy snacks are on the menu from Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian at Mariners Hospital.) A healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of cardiovascular...
February 4, 2016 / 2 min read
5 Tips for Preventing Heart Disease
Every year, heart attacks and strokes claim the lives of 610,000 people in the U.S., which represents 1 in every 4 deaths, according to the...
February 3, 2016 / 4 min read
Zika: A Vastly Different Virus Threat Than...
Taking lessons learned from that experience, Baptist Health recently launched a new training program as part of its enhanced biological disease preparedness plan.
February 2, 2016 / 4 min read
Seeing an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist or Optician
Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians all take care of eyes, but their training and expertise in the management of eyesight are different.
February 1, 2016 / 3 min read
News Roundup: Spread of Zika Virus ‘Alarming,’...
In its first major statement on the Zika virus, the World Health Organization said it will convene an emergency meeting to seek ways of stopping...
January 29, 2016 / 3 min read
Grow2Heal: Homestead Hospital’s Community Garden (VIDEO)
Homestead Hospital's Grow2Heal Community Garden promotes healthier living by harvesting organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and native flowers.
January 26, 2016 / 1 min read
