Lab associates working hard behind the scenes / Health First

Call them the silent heroes behind closed doors.That’s how Health First’s System Laboratory Director Cathy Rodriguez describes the associates working inside Space Coast’s largest clinical laboratory. “People don’t realize how involved we are in their health care, playing an important role in the prevention and diagnosis of disease” said Rodriguez. “Our lab results guide more than 70 percent of medical decisions.” An impressive operation that she has overseen for years, Rodriguez was born at Health First’s Read More …

Health First Grape Escape Raises More Than $400,000 for Hybrid OR Suite

Technology is First of Its Kind in Brevard County ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – The 2015 Health First Foundation’s Grape Escape event recently raised more than $400,000 to benefit Brevard County’s first Hybrid Operating Room Suite, which will be located at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center. “Because of the generous spirit of this community, Health First will have the leading-edge technology to enhance the quality of life and life span for patients suffering from heart and Read More …

Volunteer Opportunities Available at Health First’s Holmes Regional, Palm Bay Hospital

Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital Auxiliaries are looking for friendly, caring volunteers, including retired nurses and clinicians, to join their team. Health First is Central Florida’s only fully integrated health care delivery network with more than 7,800 associates and 2,350 volunteers. Auxiliary volunteers are critical members of the Health First Care Team assisting patients, guests and customers who visit the hospitals. Whether you’re looking to fulfill community service hours for Read More …