Cheryl Smith reporter@greenepublishing.com During the month of May, the Mental Health Foundation has chosen to focus on anxiety. Based on recent surveys conducted by the Mental Health Foundation, anxiety was reported by…
Category: Health
Meet Debbi Roessler Rye
Grace McAlister news@greenepublishing.com Debbi Roessler Rye was born on Aug. 6, 1989, in Fort Myers, Fla.; however, she is currently a resident of Madison, and has been a Madison citizen for 30…
Free heart screening
Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Courthouse will be the site of free heart screenings for anyone who wants one. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. there will…
Ten foods to include in your diet to help you sleep better
Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com Many people struggle to sleep and are always looking for something to help them sleep. Doctors prescribe pills, or people just go to the store for sleep gummies. Many…
Massages are not just relaxing, but beneficial to ones health
Leah Androskinews@greenepublishing.com Massages can relax andreduce stress, but massages also have other health benefits aswell.There are different kinds of massages, consisting of Swedish massage, deep massage, sports massage and trigger point massage….
Increased flu cases expected
Madison County Health Department Contributor Emergency departments and urgent care clinics in our region are beginning to see a sharp increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) visits in emergency departments. While Madison has…
Donating blood is not in vein
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com In the year 1628, an English physician named William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood. Shortly afterward, the earliest known blood transfusion was attempted. This proved to be a…
Time to check in with your liver
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Did you know that over 1.5 million people die every year from hepatitis? While you may have heard warnings throughout your life about the importance of avoiding this disease,…
Healthcare Hero: Melissa Gamalero
Leah Androski reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Melissa Gamalero is a dental hygienist at Madison Dental Associates. She has worked at many different locations varying from Madison to Pensacola. While in high school, Gamalero…
Healthcare Hero: Jessica Dedge
Shelly Smith news@greenepublishing.com Jessica Dedge was born and raised in Madison County, and remains a Madison County resident. She received her LPN from North Florida Community College in 2008, her Associate’s degree…
Healthcare Hero: Jackie Akers
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Jackie Akers, born and raised in Madison, has worked as a school psychologist for 16 years. She first decided she wanted to become a school psychologist when she was…
Michael Boblitz named CEO of Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC)
Shelbi Evans Contributor Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC), a recognized leader in orthopedic care, is pleased to announce new strategic leadership in the North Florida and South Georgia region. Michael Boblitz joined TOC…
Healthcare Spotlight:Kristin Searcy
Devyn LeBlanc reporter@greenepublishing.com Kristin Searcy, owner and physical therapist of Madison Therapy and Wellness, is a Madison local who was raised here since the age of three. She graduated from Madison County…
Healthcare Hero: Christie Bradfield
Katie Krell reporter2@greenepublishing.com Christie Bradfield, a Pinetta native, has been in the healthcare profession for 18 years, spending over half of that time at North Florida Pharmacy. Bradfield attended North Florida Community…
Breastfeeding and tips for infants
Halie Wetherington reporter@greenepublishing.com Every mother and baby duo is different, but for several mothers, they choose to breastfeed their children growing up. This option is supported by the American College of Obstetricians…
Heroes don’t just wear capes
Mike Johnson news@greenepublishing.com Henry Hernandez is a Respiratory Therapist at Madison County Memorial Hospital. He had never thought about going into the medical field as a young boy, but he needed to…
COVID-19: What did we learn?
Big Bend Hospice Contributor As the bell curve of the pandemic appears to be on the decline, many industry leaders and politicians have been asking, “What has Covid-19 taught us?” It’s an…
Ladies, trust the process when losing weight
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com In today’s society, the focus leans heavily on social media. People go to great lengths to look good and feel comfortable in their own skin. However, the image of…
You’ve survived an abusive relationship: now what?
Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com When people think of abuse, their mind tends to go to physical abuse. However, there are many other types of abuse as well, such as emotional, psychological and cultural…
January is Blood Donor Awareness Month
Kathrine Alderman news@greenepublishing.com During winter, bad weather can often cause blood drives to be canceled, and spikes in illnesses, such as the flu, can cause many people who would otherwise donate blood…