Health - Flagler County Buzz

Alzheimer’s Resource Council of Flagler County offers free, temporary, in-home care; Deeds of Dignity: In-Home Support for Families in Need

by Flagler County Buzz | May 9, 2025 | Health, News

By-Line: Kimberly Puntillo Visiting Angels Alzheimer’s Resource Council of Flagler County (ARC) is offering free in-home care to qualifying Flagler County residents. Founded in 2008 by Medwin Nazif and Terri Belletto, ARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization...

Advent Health Nurse Helps Colleague by Donating Her Car

by Flagler County Buzz | May 6, 2025 | Health, News

A nurse at AdventHealth Palm Coast surprised a colleague with an extraordinary gift: a car. Trainet Kauffman, a patient care technician (PCT), was left without transportation after lending her car to someone in need. The car ended up being totaled, and she suddenly...

Local Health System Grows and Invests in Nursing Workforce

by Flagler County Buzz | May 6, 2025 | Health, News

Amid a national nursing shortage, the AdventHealth East Florida Division is taking action by expanding its nursing workforce, enhancing hands-on training programs, and reinforcing its commitment to exceptional patient care across its seven hospitals in Flagler, Lake,...

Orthopedic surgeon returns to AdventHealth; Dr. Jeffrey Keen cares for patients at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway

by Flagler County Buzz | Apr 8, 2025 | Health

By-Line: AdventHealth Dr. Jeffrey Keen, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, orthopedic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and sports medicine, has returned to AdventHealth Medical Group and is caring for patients at AdventHealth...

Raising the standard: AdventHealth Palm Coast earns national recognition for senior-friendly ER

by Flagler County Buzz | Mar 24, 2025 | Health

By-Line: AdventHealth AdventHealth Palm Coast is making emergency care safer and more effective for older adults. The hospital earned the Age-Friendly Emergency Department designation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), recognizing its commitment...

Local program helped a Palm Coast man lose 100 pounds and find a new mission

by Flagler County Buzz | Mar 10, 2025 | Community, Health

By-Line: AdventHealth After spending more than 30 years as a pastor, John Huff was at a crossroads. Retired, grieving the loss of his wife, and struggling with his health, he felt lost. His weight had climbed, his diabetes was worsening, and he wasn’t sure what was...