Michael Kennedy APRN

03/05/2026

Masks have been found effective in the spread of germs since the 15th century. This is credited to Baha al-Dawla Razi. Since that time, plagues and epidemics further proved its effectiveness. In the early 1900s began the standard operating procedure during surgery to reduce germ exposure.

Also, you should probably not wear a mask by yourself in your car.

As always, references below, not opinions.

https://gizmodo.com/a-brief-history-of-medical-face-masks-1843698852

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11444544/

03/04/2026

Kennedy APRN:Sun exposure is good for us and too much of a good thing is bad. Sun exposure can cause skin cancer. Some sunscreens block rays "mechanically", some "chemically". Educate yourself below.
https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/06/sunscreen-science.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40751801/

02/23/2026

Charles Wellington Buttersworth III says, Handwashing is an impurrtant step in preventing the spread of germs.

02/10/2026

Don't forget to schedule your Medicare Wellness...I'll see you then.

02/09/2026

February is recognized as American Heart Month.
A healthy diet is one of the fundamental actions you can start for heart health.

The American Diet is rooted in unhealthy food. It can be more costly, requires more planning in our busy lives, and not as readily available.

The American Heart Associations shares ways that you can start a healthy heart.

Learn how to make healthy choices, for you and your family to achieve a heart-healthy diet.

01/19/2026

We will not be mobile in Westville tomorrow, Tuesday January 20th. Contact the clinic at 850-547-8118 for appointments.

01/19/2026

No mobile clinic today honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Catch us Wednesday morning.

01/18/2026

Excited for 2026! Come see me at Bonifay Rural Health Clinic and Providing Mobile Care mornings in Ponce de Leon, Westville, and Esto. Call 850-547-8118 to schedule an appointment.