Rick Patrick [email protected] 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…
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Food for Fines Program returns to Suwannee regional libraries
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The Suwannee River Regional Library System (SRRLS) is inviting patrons to give back while catching up on their library accounts through its annual Food for Fines program, running from…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…
Health Officials Track H3N2 Subclade K as Flu Activity Climbs in Florida and Nationwide
Hailey Waldo [email protected] As influenza activity continues to rise across the United States this winter, health officials are closely monitoring a variant of the seasonal flu virus known as H3N2 subclade K,…
Apalachee Center to partner with Scouts to support youth mental health
Tori Lynn Schneider Apalachee Center Apalachee Center, the leading provider of behavioral health services in Florida’s Big Bend region and the Suwannee River Area Council (SRAC) are teaming up to expand access…
Multiple Sclerosis: an unpredictable disease with growing awareness
Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This damage…
Glaucoma awareness: The silent threat to vision
Bri Rodriguez [email protected] Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of vision,” is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about three million Americans…
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] The days grow shorter, temperatures drop and schedules settle into a busy hum. Wintertime isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. It’s fairly ordinary for the stress of the holidays or…
Local eye center closing its doors
Rick Patrick [email protected] It has been announced that the Madison office of South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners will be closing at the end of December. Those patients who had been going to…
Caring for mental health during holiday gatherings
Bri Rodriguez [email protected] The holiday season often brings joy, connection and tradition. It can also bring stress, pressure and emotional overload. Preparing ahead can ease anxiety and help families focus on what…
Newspaper staff receives treats
The staff of Greene Publishing, Inc. was treated to some delicious teas and drinks, courtesy of Madison Nutrition. The extra boost was a wonderful way to start the day and just what…
Promoting well-being through stress awareness
Sandra Nichols, PhD, APRN Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Your body is made to react to stress in ways to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors. Such threats…
How to deal with grief during holidays
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…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] “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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…