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May

• Health First NewFit Patients Take Part in Their First Ever 5k
• Health First Health Plans Provider Network Grows in Indian River County
• Health First Names Michelle Rogers New Corporate Director of Ambulatory Services
• Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Center in Merritt Island to Offer Fit-4-Fun and Gymnastics Summer Camps
• Health First Foundation Awards 12 Scholarships to Local High School Students
• Health First to Host Free CPR Day
• **Note: Summer Camp is full**Health First Center for Child Development to Offer Summer Camp

April

• Health First Thanks its 2,000 Volunteers for Making a Difference
• Health First and Palm Bay Police Department Receive National Recognition for Ground-Breaking Telemedicine Project
• Health First Palm Bay Hospital Receives Accreditation from American College of Radiology in CT Modalities and Four Areas of Ultrasound Services
• Health First Encourages You to Wear Orange May 6 to Bring Awareness to Skin Cancer
• Health First Announces it will Offer Individual and Family Plans
• Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center Names Matthew Troup New COO
• Health First Orthopedics to Offer Free Lecture Series
• Health First Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to Offer Free Lecture
• Health First Medical Group to Offer Free Multiple Sclerosis Symposium
• Health First Names Thomas Matanear Medical Group CFO
• Health First Takes Part in National Donate Life Month with Flag Raising Ceremonies to Remind People About the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation

March

• Health First to Offer Free Educational Event on Heartburn and Esophageal Cancer
• Health First Appoints Five New Board Members
• Health First Medical Group Doctor to Present his Medical Research in Dubai
• March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
• Hospice of Health First announces the addition of three Associate Medical Directors

February

• Health First Officially Launches Medical Group
• Health First Offers Family Caregivers Presentation

January 2013

• Health First announces new Vice President of Managed Care

2012 News

• Health First names two seasoned executives to lead the Health First Medical Group

November

• Hospital Auxiliary at Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital seek volunteers to assist in hospitals
• Health First acquires MIMA Physician Group
• Health First Foundation sponsors "Moments to Remember"
• Sean J. Gregory chosen as new President of Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL
• Health First announces two new Board of Trustees members

October

• Health First names Eddy L. Hannah as Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of Patient Care
• Health First 2012 Holiday Celebrations
• Health First names Lori DeLone as Chief Information Officer
• Health First Health Plans opens new office in Vero Beach and launches new products

August

• Health First Diagnostic Center at Viera Hospital Medical Plaza

July

• Health First Health Plans launches new "ASK A LOCAL EXPERT" initiative
• Health First QuickCare in Melbourne offering $30 back-to-school physicals
• Health First Foundation to host "First Crush!" wine-tasting extravaganza

June

• Health First Health Plans Receives Highest Accreditation from NCQA
• Health First Offers Free Seminar For Caregivers

May

• New Vice President of Growth & Development
• 11th Annual Men's Health Summitt
• Learn CPR for Free: Health First Operation CPR
• Health First introduces Medicare Supplement Policies
• Health First names new Chief Operations Officer

April

• Health First Issues its 2012 Community Report
• Joe Felkner appointed as incoming Health First CFO

February

• Health First Hosts Project SEARCH Luncheon for Employers
• Health First appoints new Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
• Health First names new Chief Financial Officer

January 2012

• Holmes Regional Medical Center Welcomes First New Baby of the New Year

2011 News

• Health First Health Plans partners with Parrish Health & Fitness Center
• Delta Dental coverage available through Health First Medicare Plans
• Health First Health Plans among the best in the nation according to Medicare
• Health First Health Plans ranked #2 in Florida and #22 in nation for Medicare plans
• Health First Health Plans announces first state-wide expansion
• Exclusive 'ER Wait Times' service expands to texting!
• Exclusive 'ER Wait Times' service expands to texting!
• Come to the Palm Bay Hospital Health and Wellness Expo

October

• 101-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday with Health First Pro-Health & Fitness
• The Heart Center at Holmes Regional Medical Center receives statewide Quality of Care Award
• Health First offers Camp Bright Star to help children who have experienced loss of a loved one
• The Heart Center at Holmes Regional Medical Center receives statewide Quality of Care Award
• Holmes Regional Medical Center First To Offer Enhanced OB/GYN Care for Women
• Hospital's Auxiliary kicks off "Light of Love" fundraising campaign with silent auction on Nov. 9

September

• Palm Bay Hospital re-launches 'Operation Medicine Cabinet'
• Cape Canaveral Hospital wants you to help save lives!
• HFHP Launches New Online Wellness Program For Members

August

• Health First Hospitals Urge Space Coast To Prepare for Possible Hurricane
• Exclusive 'ER Wait Times' service begins on Space Coast
• Viera Hospital proudly adds TriCare Insurance

July

• Health First Health Plans Recognized AGAIN for Outstanding Customer Service
• Health First Foundation to host 10th Annual Grape Escape
• Health First Names new President & CEO
• Health First Names New President & CEO

June

• Spike in Central Fla Temps Prompts Cautionary Measures
• Health First Health Plans launches new "ASK A LOCAL EXPERT" initiative
• Health First associates once again donate their own money to help disaster victims
• Health First Health Plans names new VP of Quality and Integrated Care

May

• Health First launches 'Operation Civilians Prepared to Respond'
• Twitter used to release latest information on treatment of Brevard County Sheriff's Office carbon monoxide victims
• New heart procedures at Cape Canaveral Hospital greatly reduces dangers for Barrier Island & Merritt Island residents and visitors
• Health First President and CEO Michael D. Means selected as Finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of the Year Award
• Twitter used to release latest information on treatment of Brevard County Sheriff's Office carbon monoxide victims
• Hospice Teen Volunteer Training
• Health First co-sponsors 10th Annual Men's Health Summit on June 11
• Health First awards $10,000 in local healthcare scholarships
• New Data shows Robotics-Assisted Surgery Program saved more than a quarter million dollars in healthcare costs and created significant health improvements
• Hospice of Health First offers FREE Volunteer training opportunity!
• New heart procedures at Cape Canaveral Hospital greatly reduces dangers for Barrier Island & Merritt Island residents and visitors
• Palm Bay Hospital's 'Operation Medicine Cabinet' gets over quarter of a ton of drugs off the streets!

April

• The "Circus" Was In Town Exclusively for Health First Pro Health & Fitness!
• Health First and Nemours Partner to Expand Pediatric Care in Brevard County
• Health First's FREE Healthy Happenings lectures at Holmes Regional Medical Center in May
• Palm Bay Hospital re-launches Operation Medicine Cabinet
• 3rd Annual 'Arts in Medicine' Showcase goes 'to the dogs!'
• Health First offers Camp Bright Star to help children who have experienced loss of a loved one
• Health First and Nemours Partner to Expand Pediatric Care in Brevard

February

• Leeza Gibbons makes special Central Florida visit
• Health First and Habitat for Humanity team up to assist families recovering from economic downturn
• Health First Foundation offering scholarships to Brevard County students
• Health Fair and Community Outreach Education Fair
• Health First Foundation to host 29th Annual Benefit Ball
• New Medical Director Named for Hospice of Health First

January

• First Brevard Baby of 2011 Continues Family Tradition
• Health First Physicians Internal Medicine Specialist wins top honors
• Health First Physicians Internal Medicine Specialist wins top honors
• Palm Bay Hospital Health and Wellness Expo
• Become a Part of Brevard County Medical History
• January and February Events at Health First
• Go To The Movies...and Have a Heart!
• Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most - Hospice of Health First seeks volunteers

2010

December 2010

• 'Shop 'Til You Drop' Kid's Charitable Holiday Toy Shopping Frenzy!
• Government Rating Places Health First Health Plans Second in Florida

November

• Health First Holiday Celebrations
• Statement about golden parachute pay-outs
• Breakthrough medical procedure introduced at The Pain Clinic at Cape Canaveral Hospital
• Local health plan makes big splash in national pool

October

• Health First Health Plans Selected by Brevard County Commissioners to Provide Health Benefits
• Palm Bay Hospital unveils new 'micro-camera procedure'

September

• October/November 2010 Lectures at Palm Bay Hospital
• Health First offers FREE Diabetes Foot Check Clinics

August

• Health First announces new Leadership Team for new hospital
• Palm Bay Hospital recognized AGAIN for high-tech medicine
• Health First Health Plans appoints Chris Sorensen as chief operating officer
• Health First Foundation to host 9th Annual Grape Escape

July

• National Fellowship awarded to Holmes Regional Medical Center director
• Health First Foundation to host Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, September 25

June

• Internal Health First report finds more than $100 million donated to local community
• Palm Bay Hospital earns double Accreditations
• Two well-known Brevard specialists join Health First Physicians group
• Health First offers FREE Diabetes Foot Check Clinics
• FREE Women's Health Seminar Offered By Cape Canaveral Hospital
• Health First Health Plans' Katie Fleming and Linda Wheeler receive Certified Health Insurance Executive designations
• Hospice Teen Volunteer Training

May

• Holmes Regional Medical Center, Parrish Medical Center and Junior Achievement to host "REAL WORLD MONEY 101 FOR TEENS"
• Health First Foundation awards scholarships to area students
• Local retailers step up to save lives!
• Two Organizations Join Forces to Launch Major Campaign Against Texting While Driving
• Free prostate cancer screening event in June
• Health First names James V. Palermo, MD, as its first systemwide Chief Medical Officer

April

• Health First President/CEO Announces Retirement
• Health First hospitals' Cancer Programs receive highest Cancer Registry Award
• Holmes Regional Medical Center offers stroke awareness lectures in May
• Jennifer Brady, MD, and Robin Pittman named as new Vice Presidents at Health First Health Plans
• April 2010 Lectures at Palm Bay Hospital
• Sleep Medicine Specialist and Cape Canaveral Hospital offer FREE women's health seminar
• Holmes Regional Medical Center Goes To The Dogs!
• 2nd Annual Arts in Medicine Showcase highlights ways the arts promote patient comfort

March

• Health First associates donate more than $51,000 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts
• Cape Canaveral Hospital Cancer Liaison Physician receives "Outstanding Performance Award"
• Ceremony Marks The Dedication of "Viera Hospital Field"
• Arthritis of the Spine and Lower Back; Escape From the Prison of Pain!

February

• March 2010 Lectures at Palm Bay Hospital
• Health First launches "Volunteer Army" to assist community
• Cape Canaveral Hospital sponsors Health Fair
• Health First Foundation To Offer Healthcare Scholarships
• Health First Foundation to host 28th Annual Benefit Ball