Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Chances are, you’ve heard a talk or two about the merits of drinking lemon water. Does this habit really have any significant benefits? Lemon, like all citrus, is rich…
Category: Health
How water can help decrease the risk of a heart attack
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Why do people need to use the bathroom more frequently during the night time? According to Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, gravity carries water in the lower…
Celebrating doctors’ day
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In 1933, Eudora Brown Almond, wife of physician Dr. Charles B. Almond, held the first ever National Doctors’ Day in Winder, Ga., by the Barrow County Alliance. In 1990,…
Organ donation: how it works
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com There is a staggering number of people in the United States who are waiting for a life-changing donation to be made. Unlike seasonal gift drives and food donations, however,…
Fight for your heart during American Heart Month
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com February marks American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States—and promoting heart-healthy habits that can significantly reduce…
Ringworm – Breaking the cycle of itchy circles
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Ringworm is exceptionally common, with around a quarter of the entire world’s population contracting it at some point in their lives. Despite the name, ringworm is actually not a…
Be in the know before you go! Here are Florida’s priciest hospitals
Story Submitted An average doctor’s visit in Madison County, according to MDsave.com, varies between $100 and $175. The state of Florida’s average price range for a doctor’s visit is $111 through $270….
Healthcare Hero: Alyssa Terry
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Alyssa Terry is a Madison county native and is currently working at Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation, located at 259 SW Old US 90, in Madison and…
Healthcare Hero: Abigail Berryhill
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Abigail Berryhill is a Registered Nurse (RN), originally from Madison. She currently works as a travel nurse for Archbold Memorial in Thomasville, Ga. As a travel nurse, she works…
Healthcare Heroes: Ali Barrs
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Ali Barrs is currently the Operating Room (OR) Nurse Manager for the Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH). Barrs, a Madison native, graduated from Madison County High School (MCHS) in…
Study links loneliness with greater dementia risk
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine have shown a link between loneliness and dementia. The findings are a…
Senior Citizens Council hosts safety with medications presentation
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lisa Sherry, with Disc Village, is leading a Senior Safety with Pain Medications presentation at the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, located at 1161 SW Harvey Greene Dr.,…
Florida DCF announces disaster relief program in response to recent hurricanes
Florida DCF announces disaster relief program in response to recent hurricanes Deadline to call in is Thursday, Oct. 31 Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Department of Children…
MCMH holds Breast Cancer Awareness event
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., at Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. At…
C.O.P.E. Wellness Group holds meetings
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, located at 1161 SW Harvey Greene Dr., in Madison, will hold a wellness and recovery peer group….
Medicare open enrollment period approaching
Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and…
October is national physical therapy month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is held annually in October to help raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. Since 1992, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has…
Lake Park of Madison holds hurricane party
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation recently held a Hurricane Helene party while their residents and staff enjoyed karaoke, popcorn, snow cones and giving attention to one of…
Registration is now open for Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Nov. 9, North Florida residents will gather in Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Fla. to participate in the 2024 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk. This event…
Is gluten the problem for your health?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Gluten-free food has been exploding in popularity over the past few years. Ten years ago, no one cared about gluten. Now, every store has a gluten-free section; gluten-free cookies,…