CHS Blog
Summer Safety Tips
Summer is here! It is a great time to have fun outdoors, especially with loosened pandemic restrictions. It is still important to stay healthy and safe in the sun, water and heat. Here are some tips from Better you at Florida Blue. Sun Safety If sunburn happens: Recreational/Sports Safety Water Safety Bites and Stings If […]
10 Steps to Better Health
May 9-15 is National Women’s Health Week and you may be wondering what steps to take for better health. Below is a list to help you get started. Take care of your physical and mental health: Seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence. National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7 […]
Meet Rosa Hammer
Catholic Health Services is fortunate to care for amazing patients every day throughout its four medical campuses and there are patients who leave an indelible mark on the healthcare staff and anyone who meets them. This was the case with Rosa Hammer. At 101 years old, Rosa still maintains her broker’s license and works with […]
5 Steps to Help You Cope with Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month. Many of us are experiencing high levels of stress and it is damaging our health. Stress is one of the great public health challenges of our time, but it still isn’t being taken as seriously as physical health concerns. Help us raise awareness of both the causes and cures for […]
Celebrate American Heart Month
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases account for approximately $320 billion in health care expenditures and related expenses annually and are among the most widespread […]
Myths and Facts About Covid-19 Vaccines
Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19? No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19. There are several different types of vaccines in development. All of […]
8 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Soon there will be authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, here are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines. Visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for the latest information on COVID-19. […]
World Antibiotics Awareness Week
November 11-17, 2020 As you probably already know, antibiotics help stop infections caused by bacteria. They do this by killing the bacteria or by keeping them from copying themselves or reproducing. The word antibiotic means “against life.” Any drug that kills germs in your body is technically an antibiotic. (WebMD) But, did you know that […]
September is National Preparedness Month
Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today. September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) with the goal to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be ready this September. Make A Plan Talk to your friends and family […]
Hurricane Preparedness in 7 Steps
Hurricane season runs from June through November, and peaks in August – September, but hurricanes can happen at any time. As tropical disturbances continue developing in the Atlantic and making their way towards Florida, now is the time to prepare for a wide range of emergencies, if you haven’t already. Here are seven tips from […]