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…
Category: Health
Learn to manage your blood pressure during High Blood Pressure Education Month
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…
Understanding autism
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…
Healthcare Hero: Jennifer Poucher
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…
Pearls of wisdom for your child’s pearly whites
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…
What’s your type?
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…
Jackie King: Healthcare Hero
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…
Healthcare Hero: Shawnetta Jackson
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…
Tai Chi Offered at NF/SGVHS Provides Veterans with Unique and Dynamic Experience
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…
Good pain vs. bad pain
By Rick Patrick Riverbend News It may be a bit of a paradox to think of any amount of pain as being a good thing. There are times when a certain amount of…
Ignoring your mental health issues and your addictions can be a mistake
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…
Health advisory lifted
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…
Shingles, what is it and how can you prevent it?
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…
Watson Healthcare ribbon cutting celebrates grand opening
By Johnny Bullard Contributor A ribbon cutting for Watson Healthcare was held on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to celebrate the new facility in Jasper. Residents of Jasper and Hamilton County are invited to…
Watson Healthcare
By Johnny Bullard Contributor Jasper, Fla., and Hamilton County are pleased to welcome a number of Hamilton County natives who are available at Watson Healthcare located in Dr. Smidtas’ former offices at…
Healthcare Hero: Latia Lumpkin
Rick Patrick Riverbend News For Jasper, Fla., native Latia Lumpkin, Gentle Love and Care is not merely a name for her home care agency, it’s a way of life. “Knowing I’m making…