More than 30 years post-transplant, Tina Waggoner, right, is one of the longest surviving recipients of a kidney transplant received at Shands at the University of Florida. Jamie Phillips, left, a new Health First associate and Space Coast resident from West Virginia, received a heart and liver transplant six months ago. […]
Michelle Johnston of Melbourne was cruising to her due date with Diego, now 19 months. A member of FIT4MOM, she was exercising regularly, eating right, and on her feet 10 hours a day at the Brevard Zoo where she is now a manager. If her feet were starting to swell, well, “I thought that was another pregnancy thing.” […]
What started in March as a typical boating excursion for two teenagers off the coast of Sebastian quickly went from nightmarish to heroic and now has come full circle with an emotional “thank you” to the responding medical crew. […]
Fourteen years ago, Elise Reynolds, 10, lay gazing out the large windows of a Health First First Flight air ambulance at the clear, bright stars. She was on a short flight to an Orlando hospital following a bad fall. Tiffany Bassani, then a flight nurse, was there to comfort her. […]
Until about six months ago, George “Barry” Schmoyer of Viera played golf twice a week, every week. Most of his life he ran, too, finishing several marathons – his best, in 3:31. Then, the retired U.S. Air Force Colonel was diagnosed with an idiopathic course of pulmonary fibrosis. […]
At Health First’s Behavioral Wellness, we offer mental health support beginning in early adulthood with Licensed Therapists in intimate group settings, and now in one-on-one appointments, too. […]
After a combined 73-year career, Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center nurses Martha Andes, left, and Lise Cormier walked out of the hospital Tuesday evening for the last time amid a celebratory cordon of well-wishers, including Health First Chief Nursing Officer Cheyana Fischer. […]
Terry Forde, President, and CEO of Adventist HealthCare, headquartered in Montgomery County, Maryland, will step down from his role on Aug. 2 to become President and CEO of Health First, headquartered in Brevard County, Florida. With more than 10,000 associates, Health First provides Central Florida with four hospitals, medical groups, health plans and ancillary services. […]
An overflow turnout of more than 100 nursing students, nurse techs, and even some Health First associates interested in learning about nursing support roles packed a special two-hour ‘Future Nurse Night’ event. […]
Health First has announced the investment of more than $160 million as part of a two-year transformative plan to modernize and transform Brevard County’s healthcare experience for our patients, plan members, providers, and care teams. […]
The four-person scramble known as the Health First Golf Classic went off beneath gorgeous sunny skies April 8 at the Suntree Country Club. […]
The capes and cowls came out April 6 for the third annual Heart of a Hero gala now at the Crowne Plaza Oceanside, but beneath the disguises were authentic healthcare heroes who daily demonstrate commitment to patients and families, setting the standard for excellence anywhere. […]
