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…
Category: Health
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,…
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com August is National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), with the 2024 NBM Theme being: Nourish, Sustain, Thrive. The 2024 theme will share the importance of protecting, promoting and supporting lactation. World…
Heart disease statistics
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The leading cause of deaths globally are Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), which take around 17.9 million lives yearly. CVDs are compiled of a group of disorders of the heart and…
NAIM brings vaccine awareness
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM raises awareness about why vaccines are important for people of all ages, and how they can prevent serious, deadly, diseases and…
Healthcare Hero: Courtney Strickland Floyd
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Meet one of Madison County’s very own healthcare workers, Courtney Strickland Floyd! Floyd was born and raised here in Madison, where she currently works in the Emergency Room (ER)…
Free tele-health therapy available
Rachel Pratt Contributor Eligible residents of Madison County can now receive virtual mental health help for free. Tele-therapy services can be a convenient, accessible, flexible and affordable way to receive mental health…
Step into comfort: Free footwear program
Adyson Hammock reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Podiatric Medical Society (FPMS) has recently begun a free diabetic footwear program; providing diabetic socks, inserts and shoes to residents living with Type 1 or Type 2…
CNA Spotlight: Lauren Moser
Tiffany Ottey news@greenepublishing.com Lauren Moser started her career as a CNA in North Montco Technical Career Center’s Clinical Health class, in Lansdale, Pa. She received her CNA certification in 2019 and began…
CNA Spotlight: Kathleen Turner
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Kathleen Turner, from Nashville, Ga., has been working at Lake Park of Madison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since March. Turner normally works morning and/or evening shifts. Her advice on…
Celebrate national CNA Week
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week recognizes and celebrates all CNAs in healthcare. National CNA Week is Thursday, June 13, through Wednesday, June 19. The CNA Week 2024…