Category: Health

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are animals that provide comfort and emotional support to people who have disabilities. They are recognized for their abilities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression…

Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Have you ever considered donating blood? It is generally well-known that giving blood is helpful to the recipients. In fact, it may even be life-saving, depending on the situation….

Mickey Starling  reporter3@greenepublishing.com DeShala Frazier is a Vero Beach, Fla. native who made her way to Madison in 2002, courtesy of a basketball scholarship at North Florida Community College (NFCC), now North…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The website healthgrades.com provides a list of a “2025 Health Observances Calendar” that highlights health awareness days for the months of 2025. The month of July is awareness month…

Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Do you need a health screening? The Florida Department of Health will be hosting free health screenings at the Lee Public Library, located at 7783 U.S. 90, in Lee….

Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com This summer, most people will spend a portion of their days at the beach, by the lake or in the pool to cool off. Although swimming is a fun…

Jason Futch  news@greenepublishing.com Over the years, the importance of keeping elders safe has been a hot-button topic. Thanks to cameras, concerned family members and advocates, the exposure of elder abuse has led…