Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if you can continue your coverage. Soon, states will resume Medicaid and CHIP eligibility reviews. This means some people [...]
Spring in Florida is an active time of year as sports seasons ramp up and our outdoor and group activities increase. With increased activities often come increased injuries and illnesses for our children. Is his foot bruised or is it broken? Is it something she ate, or something more? Parents [...]
While the peak of flu season has passed, the Florida Department of Health is reporting most counties in the state continued to report mild influenza activity in week 14 of 2019, with seven counties reported moderate influenza activity. What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory infection [...]
The Brevard Health Alliance understands the impact of primary care. We have Board Certified Family Practitioners, Internal Medicine physicians, and Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners who work together to provide high-quality care. Our goal is to provide a primary care home our patients will return to when they are in need [...]
Sadly, the occurrence of diabetes in the U.S. has been on the rise since the 1970s. While researchers try to trace the causes, one thing is certain, if you have it, you are at risk of some serious complications that can spin off many other health issues before you even [...]
We all have days where we feel stressed out, sad or anxious. Feeling this way occasionally is completely normal even if you're living a fairy tale life, as unlikely as that is. But if you feel out of sorts all the time, you might need to pay attention. Unless you [...]
According to the American Stroke Association, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds within the United States. The month of May is World Stroke Month, and it’s a time to spread awareness about strokes, one of the top killers and causes of long-term disability. A recent survey showed that only [...]
Your brain is in control of all of your thoughts and movements. It is what tells you to get up out of bed in the morning and to lift that cup of coffee to your lips. So many of our daily activities and actions are ruled by our brain that [...]
Your heart has a very important job and making smart choices to prevent heart disease will pay off for the rest of your life. No matter what age you are, anyone can benefit from taking a few extra steps to give their heart some TLC. Not exercising, eating poorly, and [...]
The practice of yoga is designed to help foster clarity and harmony in life. While many fitness programs focus on a need to “fix” yourself, yoga is dedicated to meeting people where they are to improve health in a positive and non-forceful way. Many people who regularly practice yoga enjoy [...]
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