Vaccine Preventable Diseases – updates about Hepatitis A and Measles
Phones of area doctors, pharmacies and health departments have been ringing off the hook with questions about Hepatitis A after the recent outbreak in Martin County and other areas in Florida. While the Florida Health Department and CDC are still gathering information to determine the source of the outbreak, it is de nitely unsettling to […]
The Chum Bucket!
Joanne Holmes’s daughter was an English teacher; besides grading papers, planning and prepping for the classroom, she noticed her daughter would also pack snacks. She finally asked her why she packed so many. Michele told her mom, she packed them for students to satisfy their hunger so they could concentrate better on learning. This encouraged […]
Dr. David Peter, Chief Medical Of cer Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
As the integration of Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (CCIRH) continues, two major areas of focus include quality and safety. In a medical setting, these go hand in hand. Dr. David Peter, MD, MBA, FACEP, joined Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital as Chief Medical Of cer and was previously involved with Akron General’s integration with […]
Vial of Life
What is It? The Vial of Life is a tool to help emergency responders obtain critical and current health information when they arrive at your home or at a motor vehicle accident. Hence, the acronym is LIFE, which represents: Lifesaving Information For Emergencies Program of Indian river County. The kit contains a prescription bottle that […]
Renaissance Senior Living!
Renaissance Senior Living in Vero Beach enjoyed a festive one year anniversary last fall with members of our great community of Vero Beach and wonderful residents and their families at Renaissance. “Time marches on” as the saying goes and that is what we witness daily at Renaissance. The rhythms of community, as we have grown […]
Celebrating Vero’s Centennial with Your 20/20 Experience Photos
As Vero Beach turns 100 with a year- long calendar of events, a well-known lo- cal medical practice, Florida Eye Institute, is also on the cusp of a major anniversary in the year 2020. To commemorate Vero’s centennial and celebrate 35 years of vision within the community, Florida Eye Institute has un- veiled a photo […]
TCCH Opens New Facility
Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc. has announced the opening of a 7th facility located at 787 37th St, Suite 140 in Vero Beach. To accommodate the rising need for quality, affordable healthcare in Indian River County, TCCH is opening this new medical facility to better serve patients by decreasing wait times and increasing access to […]
TCCH launches #Just4Me teen program
Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc. has launched its #Just4Me program, a reproductive and mental health service for males and females ages 13-19. #Just4Me provides confidential health education, pregnancy testing, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection (STD/STI) testing and treatment, contraceptives, counseling services, and care management to teens for free or reduced rates. “Through this program, we hope to […]
Trudie Rainone… 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award
Congratulations to Trudie Rainone, Board member and enthusiastic supporter of the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County, on her prestigious and well-deserved award as 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser at the National Philanthropy Awards Dinner! Armed with a big heart and an analytical mind, Trudie Rainone is always seeking a way to help others. […]
Renaissance Senior Living!
Renaissance Senior Living in Vero Beach enjoyed a festive one year anniversary last fall with members of our great community of Vero Beach and wonderful residents and their families at Renaissance. “Time marches on” as the saying goes and that is what we witness daily at Renaissance. The rhythms of the community as we have […]