As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida Department of Health offers these health and safety recommendations:
Flu Vaccination: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone six months and older get a flu...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
Couples get what they expect. One primary difference between couples who make it and those who don’t is that those who stay happy have high expectations for their marriage and each other.
This may seem a bit counterintuitive. I’m sure you’ve heard many relationship experts (or...
By Stacy Kehl, APRN, FNP-BC, Element Primary Care & Esthetics
It’s a common complaint: not enough sleep, poor quality sleep, no sleep. We crave good sleep. We need to awaken refreshed and ready for the day. Yet consistent, good quality sleep can remain elusive for many. I often counsel patients...
Following a dangerous uptick in the number of unsafe sleep deaths in Bay County, the Healthy Start Program and Children’s Advocacy Center have partnered with Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center to launch ‘This Side Up,’ a Safe Sleep Baby campaign. Over the coming months the Advocacy Center and Healthy...
By Heather Kretzer, Public Information Officer/Public Services Manager, Florida Department of Health in Bay County
The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Getting vaccinated if you are healthy helps to protect our most vulnerable populations....
By Dr. Stacy Kehl
In the last couple of issues, I’ve discussed the importance of getting in to see your healthcare provider for routine checkups and care. Seeing your primary care provider is a key step in preventing, detecting, or controlling chronic disease. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)...
