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Surprise Pep Rally for Hometown Hero at...

South Dade High School Principal Javier Perez got an unexpected holiday surprise at the Baptist Hospital Rehabilitation Center as the Miami HEAT and Tissot watches...

December 15, 2016 / 1 min read


Bloating and Menopause: Helping Women Cope

Bloating during perimenopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms for some women, says Lorena Tinoco, M.D., an OB/GYN affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital and South Miami...

December 14, 2016 / 2 min read


Baptist Health Breaks Ground on Hilton Miami/Dadeland...

Baptist Health South Florida and Hilton broke ground on a 150,000-square-foot hotel on the west side of the Baptist Hospital Campus. The 184-room hotel, scheduled...

December 12, 2016 / 1 min read


Frequent Handwashing & Other Infection Prevention Tips

Last season, only about 40 percent of Americans who are recommended to get a flu vaccine reported having been vaccinated by the end of November.

December 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Staying Safe After the Storm

As soon as the threat from Hurricane Matthew subsides, state and local officials will be surveying the damage and assessing their response. Unfortunately, many injuries...

October 6, 2016 / 1 min read


Hurricane Matthew: Be Prepared

With Hurricane Matthew bearing down on Haiti and setting its sights on the Bahamas, much of South Florida is now under a tropical storm watch....

October 4, 2016 / 2 min read


Beloved Principal Speaks About His Recovery (Video)

Javier Perez has always been known for his positive energy, love of his students and his trademark bow ties. His life changed in an instant...

September 15, 2016 / 1 min read


Dosing Alert: Parents Over-Medicating Kids, Study Says

Nearly 85 percent of parents have made at least one small dosing error when giving medicine to a child, according to the study: Liquid Medication...

September 14, 2016 / 3 min read


The Benefits of Eating Whole Grains (Infographic)

Eating whole grains can reduce heart disease, prevent some types of cancer and help with weight management.

September 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Five Key Facts: Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes (Video)

(Caption: There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of contracting the Zika virus,” according to Barbara Russell, R.N., director of infection control...

August 4, 2016 / 2 min read