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Day of Smiles 2016 at Baptist Children’s...

This is the 15th year that Baptist Children’s Hospital has donated its facilities and charitable funds to perform corrective cosmetic surgeries for South Florida children...

June 13, 2016 / 1 min read


Proton Therapy ‘On Its Way’ to Miami...

It’s an exciting day for Baptist Health South Florida and the fight against cancer. Proton therapy is on its way to Miami Cancer Institute. Literally,...

May 27, 2016 / 2 min read


Contamination Concerns Prompt Recall of 42 Frozen...

Contamination fears have sparked a massive recall of several brands of frozen fruits and vegetables. CRF Frozen Foods — based in Pasco, Washington — has...

May 5, 2016 / 2 min read


Baptist Health Neuroscience Center Debuts Intraoperative MRI...

(VIDEO: Intraoperative MRI is giving surgeons at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center the ability to make real-time assessments during surgery.) Neurosurgeons at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center...

March 28, 2016 / 1 min read


Your Health & Daylight Saving Time: 6...

It’s time to spring ahead with Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday. But health and sleep experts are voicing concerns about the annual ritual of...

March 11, 2016 / 2 min read


Baptist Health South Florida Recognized for Workplace...

Baptist Health South Florida has received two prestigious awards that reflect the high standards of its workplace culture. Baptist Health South Florida has been named one of the...

March 10, 2016 / 2 min read


Concussion Concerns: Ivy League Coaches Move to...

Health concerns about concussions in football continue. Ivy League football coaches recently voted to ban full-contact, tackling from football practices. The latest safety move — which...

March 9, 2016 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Homestead Hospital’s 75th Year Marked...

Community members of all ages recently came together to celebrate Homestead Hospital’s 75th anniversary.

February 23, 2016 / 2 min read


Hepatitis C: Facts and Treatment (Video)

Caption: Neal Rakov, M.D., of Mariners Hospital, speaks about diagnosis and treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infection, a liver disease. Globally, about 130–150 million people...

February 17, 2016 / 2 min read


Stronger Core Without Sit–Ups

You don't need to do sit-ups to build core strength. Try planks, lunges and squats.

February 16, 2016 / 2 min read