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September 13, 2024

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by Maria Sonnenberg

Health First Hospitals Earn High Marks

Local, Space Coast Medical Report, Sponsored Content

Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center was named the No. 1 hospital in the area, and Health First’s four hospitals earned a combined 14 “High Performing Specialty” designations as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Hospitals” report released this summer.

December 9, 2020

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by Sara Paulson

Health First, Virtual Visits: Getting Care, No Matter What (or Where)

Health

Health First’s Virtual Visits were in their infancy when COVID-19 struck. Now, they’re something patients and providers have grown to love, pandemic or not. Shirley Strader had been having severe head-aches for a few weeks when she and her husband,...

September 27, 2020

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by Health First

‘How We Die Matters’ | Health First

Health

Ernest loved living on his own. At 88, he was independent and exercised regularly, with a routine that included 15 pushups every day – something of which he was quite proud. But in March, Ernest suddenly fell ill and quickly...

September 27, 2020

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by Health First

COVID-19 No Match for Health First Nurses’ Compassion

Health

Being a nurse is about more than caring for patients. It’s about connecting with them. But COVID-19 has thrown plenty of nurses a curveball, as they find themselves suiting up in Personal Protective Gear (PPE) before tending to patients, which...

June 16, 2020

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by Health First

Parents, Hospital Grant Girl’s Birthplace Wish | Health First

Children, Health, Inspiration

7-year-old visit Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center, where she was born before joining her forever family. Seven-year-old Ripley cherishes the story of her adoption – even keeping a book about it next to her bed, which she leafs through...

June 4, 2020

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by Health First

Health First Medical Team’s Quick Action Saves Baby

Children, Health

Andi was 37 weeks pregnant with her second child when she went into labor. “They did their tests and everything was fine,” Andi said of being admitted to Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center. “And then, suddenly, it was not...

April 1, 2020

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by Health First

5 Tips to Help Maintain Your New Year’s Fitness Goals Throughout the Year | Health First

Fitness, Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle

For some of us, it’s never easy getting back in the gym after the holidays. While we’re used to feasting on holiday comfort foods, the beginning of the year is when the shift to become healthier kicks into gear. Unfortunately,...

April 1, 2020

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by Health First

‘This is My Family and I’m Lucky to Have Them’ | Health First

Health, Healthy Living

When Lisa Sherrill learned she had triple-negative breast cancer and was in for the literal fight of her life, she did what many people do in times of crisis: she turned to family. Lisa’s family, however, is a little different...

March 3, 2020

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by Health First

A Symbol of an Everlasting Mother-Daughter Bond | Health First

Health

Jan cherishes the mother-daughter bond she has with her daughter, Kirsten, and credits the young woman as the reason she’s still alive. “My daughter saved my life,” Jan said. Kirsten kept noticing a spot on her mom’s face and would...

March 3, 2020

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by Health First

Hand-Knit Blankets Warm Hearts of Hospice Patients | Health First

Health

When Alice’s granddaughter grew frustrated about making mistakes while knitting blankets, the hospice volunteer explained it wasn’t perfection that made these items special – these “love stitches” gave each pattern a personal touch, making them unique and heartfelt. Now, these...

February 3, 2020

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by Health First

Three Dog Night Drummer Finds His Rhythm Again: LINX procedure fixes musician’s chronic acid reflux. | Health First

Health

LINX procedure fixes musician's chronic acid reflux. At the height of his acid reflux, Pat would find himself waking up choking and hacking at night, despite sleeping at a 45-degree angle to alleviate symptoms. Not to mention the horrible heartburn...

February 3, 2020

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by Health First

Trauma Survivor Gets VIP Treatment | Health First

Health

Health First's first flight reunites motorcycle accident victim with medical teams who saved him. Holden vividly recalls the moment the semi-truck pulled out in front of his motorcycle on U.S. 1 last October, seconds before he knew a collision was...

January 1, 2020

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by Health First

Hope and Healing after Loss | Health First

Health

Jacob’s dad had been gone about eight years when the magnitude of his loss flooded him. “I was starting to experience things in my life,” Jacob remembers of being 13. “Milestones in my life. And he’s not around.” Luckily, Jacob...

January 1, 2020

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by Health First

Couple gets a New Lease on Life | Health First

Health, People & Business

Husband and wife peel off the pounds, thanks to camaraderie and determination. Angelo Bizzarro gets a kick out of being unrecognizable. As the manager of The Original Bizzarro, a New York-style pizzeria in Indialantic, he’ll have customers come in and...

December 6, 2019

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by Health First

Quick action saves stroke victim’s life | Health First

Health

Woman credits immediate care for her survival co-owner of the Premiere Oaks 10 Theater in Melbourne, credits Health First Neurosciences with saving her life after a massive stroke. Stephanie just didn’t feel right after a walk on the beach. So,...

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Health First Hospitals Earn High Marks

Health First, Virtual Visits: Getting Care, No Matter What (or Where)

‘How We Die Matters’ | Health First

COVID-19 No Match for Health First Nurses’ Compassion

Parents, Hospital Grant Girl’s Birthplace Wish | Health First

Health First Medical Team’s Quick Action Saves Baby

5 Tips to Help Maintain Your New Year’s Fitness Goals Throughout the Year | Health First

‘This is My Family and I’m Lucky to Have Them’ | Health First

A Symbol of an Everlasting Mother-Daughter Bond | Health First

Hand-Knit Blankets Warm Hearts of Hospice Patients | Health First

Three Dog Night Drummer Finds His Rhythm Again: LINX procedure fixes musician’s chronic acid reflux. | Health First

Trauma Survivor Gets VIP Treatment | Health First

Hope and Healing after Loss | Health First

Couple gets a New Lease on Life | Health First

Quick action saves stroke victim’s life | Health First

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