Physical Therapy is Booming in North Carolina
The career outlook for a physical therapist in North Carolina and across the U.S. is healthy with one of the fastest rates of growth on record. […]
The career outlook for a physical therapist in North Carolina and across the U.S. is healthy with one of the fastest rates of growth on record. […]
As soon as the bullet tore through Jake’s left thigh, he knew he needed to move fast. After the accident, he dropped to the ground, crawled three steps and told his friend to hurry over to his truck. […]
Why is being kind so important? Dr. Anu Deshpande of Pristine Endodontics joined Space Coast Daily to discuss random acts of kindness and how we can all contribute to the culture of caring across Brevard County. […]
Smoking can not only ruin your health, it can also burn a nasty hole through your wallet. Tobacco use accounts for nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association. […]
Connie had a simple wish – to visit the Brevard Zoo. And when Sheila, a volunteer services coordinator at Health First, heard about it, she jumped into action. Connie received not only free admission to the Melbourne zoo, but a special behind-the-scenes tour with a zookeeper, alongside Health First volunteer Monty, who accompanied Connie for her VIP visit. […]
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the primary reasons why older drivers hang up their keys, and what seniors can do to extend their time behind the wheel. […]
25th anniversary of Transverse Myelitis […]
VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider in end-of-life care, is recruiting for new positions—mostly RNs, home health aides and LPNs—in the Brevard markets as it expands its Florida presence. […]
Uncontrolled high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) can be fatal. If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, these five simple steps can help you keep it under control. […]
When Tina’s beloved husband, Mike, died of Stage 3 multiple myeloma in 2012, she knew she needed to do something. Tina, who serves on the Health First Foundation’s Board of Trustees, feels passionately about giving back to the organization, which supports programs dedicated to improving the wellness and health of Brevard County residents. […]
Dr. Mayra Abelleira, Chief Medical Director at Palm Point Behavioral Health in Titusville, Florida, discusses some of the services they offer in their new state-of-the-art facilities. Palm Point Behavioral Health hospital is designed to be a haven and a resource for our community. The expert Palm Point staff has created a healing environment for patients whose behavioral health symptoms are interfering with their daily lives. […]
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the most preventable risk factor for all types of skin cancer. But most Americans do not regularly use sunscreen to protect themselves from these damaging rays. […]