Category: Health

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When you’re a kid, spinning around and around in circles can be one of the greatest ways to pass the time on a dull afternoon of boredom. Even as…

Kim Griffin, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During this time of year, we highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Vaccines are not…

Kim Griffin Contributor Six out of every 10 American adults have a chronic disease. Chronic diseases account for seven of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States and are…

Leah Androski, Reporter3@riverbendnews.org World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place yearly on June 15. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day started in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse…

Grace McAlister  Reporter1@riverbendnews.org C.J. Lewis, founder of Simply Nutrilistic is a devoted wife and mother of two girls. The story of her company, Simply Nutrilistic, begins in November of 2012. Lewis realized…

Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of May, we encourage individuals to know their blood pressure numbers. Why? Because high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and may…

Grace McAlister  Reporter1@riverbendnews.org April used to be known as Autism Awareness Month; however, this was later changed to Autism Acceptance Month. The subtle, yet important change, was authorized by the Autism Society…

Grace McAlister  Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Jennifer Poucher was raised in Suwannee County, for the most part. Her father, Gary Poucher, was in the military, so she moved around the country until she was in…

Grace McAlister  Reporter1@riverbendnews.org February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long observance to bring together professionals, healthcare providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to…

Heather AinsleyRiverbend News In this modern world of self-discovery and mental awareness, countless people around the globe are getting to know as much about themselves as possible. Modern technology provides answers at…

By Devyn LeBlanc Riverbend News A big congratulations to Jackie King, who has passed her nursing boards. This was no easy feat, as King is a wife, mother of five and holds…

By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Riverbend News is proud to recognize Shawnetta Jackson as our healthcare hero for August. Jackson has been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the past 21 years and…

By Melanie L. Thomas, MBA, Public Affairs Officer Contributor For Marine Corps Veterans Shiela Horton and Brian Emery, the Tai Chi Anywhere program has made all the difference for their mental and…

By Stan Popovich Contributor As a person who struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years, the one thing I learned was ignoring your mental health issues can be a very costly…

Rick Patrick Riverbend News The health advisory put in place on the Withlacoochee River in Madison and Hamilton Counties has been lifted. On Friday, Jan. 29, the Florida Department of Health placed…

By Kathrine Alderman Riverbend News Many people have heard or know of a virus called shingles, but what is it really and how can you prevent yourself or others from getting it? Shingles…