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WATCH: Health First Medical Minute With Dr. Jaime Tavarez – Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Dangers After Severe Weather Events

November 9, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

WATCH: Space Coast Daily is sharing a new series called Health First Medical Minute, as Brevard’s largest health care provider continues to highlight and address important health concerns in our community. In this episode, Jaime Tavarez, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine, discusses the importance of being aware of carbon monoxide poisoning, especially after severe weather events like Hurricane Ian that cause power outages and lead to increased use of generators. […]

Health First Medical Offices Will Close at 12 Noon Wednesday, No Evacuation Planned for CCH

November 8, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Health First continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Nicole and at this time, has no plans to evacuate Cape Canaveral Hospital. However, in preparation for the approaching storm, all Health First medical offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and remain closed through Thursday, Nov. 10. […]

WATCH: Health First Medical Minute With Dr. Kevin Campbell – How to Best Adjust to Daylight Savings Time

November 6, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

WATCH: Space Coast Daily is sharing a new series called Health First Medical Minute, as Brevard’s largest health care provider continues to highlight and address important health concerns in our community. In this episode, Health First Cardiologist Kevin R. Campbell shares important information about how to best adjust to Daylight Savings Time. […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What Every Parent Needs to Hear from Health First Physicians

November 4, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

The Pediatric Emergency Department at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center is seeing a surge of RSV cases in very young patients. That should be alarming for anybody. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly all American children have an RSV infection by the time they reach 24 months. […]

HEALTH FIRST: Keep These Tips in Mind to Make Halloween Safe and Enjoyable

October 30, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Fall is in full swing. Pumpkins are at almost every doorstep as kids plan their scary costumers and eager to dive into pillowcases and buckets full of candy. “Our kids should enjoy a fun, safe Halloween, but it’s crucial we don’t let our guard down for just one day when we’re still trying to overcome the pandemic,” said Julie Newhouse, an Emergency Department Manager with Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center. […]

Health First Associates and Patients ‘Test Drive’ New Robotic Surgery Technology at Palm Bay Hospital

October 27, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital associates, visitors and patients had an opportunity on Wednesday to “test drive” the hospital’s new da Vinci Xi robotic surgery technology – bringing to seven the total number of robotic surgery units in the Health First network. Surgeon Dr. Mohamad Hammoud said that the event at Palm Bay Hospital was a natural way for Health First to better educate the public on the availability and benefits of the minimally invasive surgical technology. […]

Six Things to Know About Your First Mammogram Post-Breast Implants

October 25, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Is a mammogram dangerous after getting breast implants? No. Is it necessary? YES. Your imaging is in good hands at Health First’s Breast Center. […]

Health First and Brevard County First in Florida to Implement Mutualink’s Enhanced Emergency Response System

October 20, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Brevard County is the first county in Florida to have an enhanced emergency response system in place to help law enforcement and hospitals communicate directly in real time during any emergency. “This wouldn’t happen without great support from our county commissioners, without Health First and their leadership, and opening up the doors to allow this to happen,” said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. […]

Health First Awards More Than $360,000 in Wellness Grants to 12 Community Partners

October 20, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Health First this month made substantial Wellness Grants to 12 community partners totaling more than $360,000. “We are very excited to award these wellness grants to our community partners,” said Paula Just, Chief Experience Officer with Health First. […]

Health First’s Brett Esrock: How the Space Coast Can Shape its Brand to Secure Our Economic Future

October 19, 2022 Brett Esrock, Sr. VP, CEO Hospital Division, Health First 0

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Brett Esrock, above, is the Sr. VP, CEO Hospital Division, Health First. He is responsible for implementing strategy and business development initiatives, overseeing revenue planning, growth and physician relations for the Health First Hospitals (Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, Viera Hospital). […]

Health First to Award More Than $360,000 in Wellness Grants to 12 Community Partners

October 17, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

Health First will award more than $360,000 on Tuesday in Wellness Grants to 12 community partners. Wellness Grants focus on addressing the disparities identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which is completed every three years in partnership with the Space Coast Health Foundation. […]

Health First Unveils Brevard County’s First and Only Post-COVID-19 Care Program

October 15, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

By her own account, 63-year-old Palm Bay resident Debbie Evans should not even be here to tell her story today. After contracting COVID-19 twice since 2020, Evans, who until now, has continued to work full-time and considered herself to be a sharp, well-read and analytical person, is now suffering the long-term effects of the disease – including neurological problems, severe loss of vision, chronic pain, fatigue, slowed speech and lack of mobility. […]

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