This week, Health First prevailed against two frivolous lawsuits filed in federal court. United States District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr., dismissed two lawsuits that centered on baseless allegations made by Craig Deligdish, a local doctor with a long history of vexatious litigation behavior against Health First. […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week more than 84 million people – roughly 25 percent of the population – have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 129 million Americans have received at least one vaccine dose, or roughly 39.5% of the total U.S. population. […]
Committed to compassionate care, Health First hosts a conference for two dozen caregivers — providing them with additional resources to help these patients in the aftermath of such a trauma. […]
We are pleased to inform you that Health First has received a limited supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to administer to individuals 16 and older, as directed by the State of Florida. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule your vaccine, please visit HF.org/staywell. […]
For the past year, we’ve endured the uncertainty of a pandemic together. Our quest for a better tomorrow is finally getting closer as more Americans are being immunized against COVID-19. […]
THERE ARE PEOPLE RIGHT HERE IN BREVARD COUNTY who are forced to make tough decisions, such as which bills they can (or can’t) afford to pay. As a community, we can and must do something about it, says Health First Foundation President Michael Seeley. […]
Sure, people like to make jokes about colonoscopies. No one really likes to talk about getting a health screening for one of the most personal of places. But there’s nothing funny about colorectal cancer. […]
A SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD is now underway February 15 through May 15, allowing individuals and families to apply for and enroll in the healthcare coverage they need – now. […]
Carter Kerr, born at Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital yesterday, already has a lucky number. This little guy was born at 3:21 p.m. on 3/21 in the 321 area code (Brevard County). Weighing in at eight pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches long, Merritt Island residents and first-time parents Justin and Charish could not be more excited. […]
MINORITY DOCTORS and healthcare leaders like Dr. Angela Njoku of Health First are helping to rebuild the bridge of trust from the medical field to the black community, particularly today when a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is being administered to vulnerable populations. […]
Health First has received a limited supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from the Agency for Health Care Administration to be administered to those meeting the following qualification criteria, as defined by the State of Florida and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. […]
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER’s Valve Clinic recently performed the 500th transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, a procedure that places a fully collapsible replacement valve into a diseased one by way of a catheter. When the new valve expands, it pushes the old valve leaflets out of the way and takes over the job of regulating blood flow. […]
