andra Walker Nichols, PhD, APRN Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center “Deep grief sometimes is almost like a specific location, a coordinate on a map of time. When you are standing in…
Category: Health
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Data from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) shows that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first…
Big Bend Hospice is a place to serve others
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com A new-but-seemingly-historic building at 615 N. Jefferson St., in Monticello, Fla., houses the Jefferson County Big Bend Hospice (BBH) offices. Entering the building, people often feel a sense of…
Cataracts are common and treatment is available
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com As people age, they may begin to have concerns about various physical changes, and one of the most common is often less clear vision. Every concern related to vision…
Self-advocacy, support and strength: Kathy Panek’s story
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com “Life just smacks you in the face sometimes, and oh Lord, it was one of those times. It’s just impossible to wrap your head around.” Those were the words…
Alcoholics Anonymous offers help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you or someone you know or love struggles with either alcohol or drug addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) wants you to know that help is available. The North Florida…
Madison County to host Breast Cancer Awareness events in October
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of community aimed events aimed at promoting education, preventive screenings and support resources. Local organizations and health providers…
Healthy foods are yummy
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc The time to begin teaching your children how to eat healthy foods is when they begin eating. If you are going to feed your little one soft…
Free medical clinic coming to Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A free medical clinic is set to provide essential healthcare services to those in need on Saturday, Oct 18 and Sunday, Oct 19. The clinic, organized by Remote Area…
World Marrow Donor Day is Sept. 20
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com The third Saturday of each September is set aside as World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD). This year, that day falls on Sept. 20, and the day is set aside…
Healthcare Hero: Ashley Renée
Madison native Ashley Renée graduated from Madison County High School (MCHS) in 2004. In 2010, Renée obtained her Associate in Art’s degree from North Florida Community College (NFCC). She then went back…
Cards For Hospitalized Kids brings joy to those who need it most
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com As a child, Illinois resident Jen Rubino was frequently in the hospital, undergoing over 20 surgeries due to bone and tissue disease. The newfound disease forced her to quit…
Strength in every step: The Rally Foundation’s mission to cure childhood cancer
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com In 2005, a 17-year-old boy, named William, was fighting a brain tumor for the second time in two years. The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Founder and CEO,…
Changing the narrative on suicide
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Today, Sept. 10, 2025, marks Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. Each year, there is a theme related to this challenging topic, and for 2025 the theme is “Changing the Narrative…
Take a shot at better health this National Immunization Awareness Month
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Back-to-school means fall is approaching, and that means cold and flu season is soon to return. This is one of many reasons that August is National Immunization Awareness Month….
Celebrate eye health and safety month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Below are important vision screenings and referrals for comprehensive eye exams, according to the American Association of Ophthalmology. Newborn until two months: In the first two months, the retina…
August is the eye-deal time to check your vision
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Health is at the top of everyone’s mind in August; with kids going back to school and the fall and winter seasons ahead, full of sickness, it only makes…
Moving forward together for national breastfeeding month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 2025 theme for National Breastfeeding Month is “Forward Together.” This theme focuses on “unity, solidarity and hope” and recognizes the strength of different organizations pushing to change the…
Making conscious choices with Yuka
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com “You are what you eat.” We’ve all heard it. What we use to fuel ourselves has an impact on our bodies and minds, for better or worse, depending on…
Ending the silence during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the unique challenges mental health plays on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. According to the…