Category: Health First

Categories : Brevard News Featured Story First Flight. Health Health First Homepage

Health First Critical Care in the Air: First Flight Has Served Brevard for 32 Years, Averages 350 Trauma Transports Each Year

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Did you know Health First’s First Flight is the only air ambulance in Brevard County? First Flight has been in service for 32 years and averages about 350 trauma transports each year. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Coronavirus Featured Story Health Health First Homepage

HEALTH FIRST: Recovered from COVID-19? Chief Clinical Officer Still Recommends a Vaccine

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For the past year, we’ve endured the uncertainty of a pandemic together. Our quest for a better tomorrow is finally getting closer as more Americans are being immunized against COVID-19. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Health First Foundation Homepage Michael Seeley

Health First Foundation President Michael Seeley: Brevard Needs You Now – More Than Ever

On By Michael Seeley, Health First Foundation President

THERE ARE PEOPLE RIGHT HERE IN BREVARD COUNTY who are forced to make tough decisions, such as which bills they can (or can’t) afford to pay. As a community, we can and must do something about it, says Health First Foundation President Michael Seeley. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Homepage

HEALTH FIRST: Afraid to Get a Colonoscopy? Experts Debunk Sterotypical Myths

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Sure, people like to make jokes about colonoscopies. No one really likes to talk about getting a health screening for one of the most personal of places. But there’s nothing funny about colorectal cancer. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Special Enrollment Period

With a Special Enrollment Period Through May 15, You Can Change or Add Healthcare Coverage Options

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A SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD is now underway February 15 through May 15, allowing individuals and families to apply for and enroll in the healthcare coverage they need – now. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital

Baby Born at Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital at 3:21 p.m. on 3/21 in 321 Area Code

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Carter Kerr, born at Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital yesterday, already has a lucky number. This little guy was born at 3:21 p.m. on 3/21 in the 321 area code (Brevard County). Weighing in at eight pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches long, Merritt Island residents and first-time parents Justin and Charish could not be more excited. […]

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Categories : Brevard County Brevard News Dr. Angela Njoku Featured Story Health Health First Homepage

Health First Physician Dr. Angela Njoku Leads by Example — Strives to Repair African Americans’ Trust in Medicine

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MINORITY DOCTORS and healthcare leaders like Dr. Angela Njoku of Health First are helping to rebuild the bridge of trust from the medical field to the black community, particularly today when a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine is being administered to vulnerable populations. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Homepage Pfizer COVID-19

Health First Receives Limited Supply of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Appointments are First-Come-First Served

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Health First has received a limited supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from the Agency for Health Care Administration to be administered to those meeting the following qualification criteria, as defined by the State of Florida and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Heart 
Valve Replacement

Health First Celebrates 500th Specialty Heart 
Valve Replacement Procedure

On By Space Coast Daily

HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER’s Valve Clinic recently performed the 500th transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, a procedure that places a fully collapsible replacement valve into a diseased one by way of a catheter. When the new valve expands, it pushes the old valve leaflets out of the way and takes over the job of regulating blood flow. […]

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Valve Replacement Procedure first appeared on Space Coast Daily.

Categories : Brevard News Coronavirus Featured Story Health Health First Homepage

Health First’s Monoclonal Antibodies Clinic Bolsters COVID-19 Patients’ Recovery

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Like many, Brenda and her husband took every precaution while visiting their grandchildren for Christmas, so when they arrived back home safe and sound they felt relieved. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Education Featured Story Health Health First Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity to Partner with Rockledge Regional Medical Center to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine to its Employees Over Age 50

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Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy has partnered with Rockledge Regional Medical Center to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to its teachers and staff age 50 and older. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Featured Story Health Health First Homepage

U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton Jr. Tosses Whistleblower’s Kickback Suit Against Health First

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A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed a whistleblower’s suit against Health First Inc., ruling the whistleblower is still missing some crucial facts about the allegedly fraudulent kickback scheme at the nonprofit health system. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Health Health First Homepage

Health First Administers Nearly 2,000 COVID-19 Doses to Community in Three Days

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Health First got back to administering vaccinations full-speed Friday, Jan. 8 following a 1,950-dose resupply from the state just hours earlier. Those vaccinated (including 1,931 seniors) were surprised at the ease and speed of the process. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Health Health First Homepage

WATCH: Health First Begins Vaccinations After Receiving 2,000 COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines

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Thanks to the help of Governor Ron DeSantis, Representative Randy Fine and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Health First is pleased to announce that Brevard’s community healthcare system will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations to people ages 65 and older, as well as healthcare workers who provide direct patient care. […]

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Categories : Brevard News Health Health First Homepage

Health First Receives Nearly 2,000 COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines and will Begin Vaccinating Community Friday

On By Space Coast Daily

Thanks to the help of Governor Ron DeSantis, Representative Randy Fine and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Health First is pleased to announce that Brevard’s community healthcare system will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations to people ages 65 and older, as well as healthcare workers who provide direct patient care. […]

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