Archive for November 2021
A Thank You to our Founders Society Members
As we look back on what our Founders have helped us accomplish this year, the Ocean Reef Community can feel very proud of its Medical Center’s relentless commitment, endurance and hope in getting through the most challenging times it has ever faced. Our Founders’ support not only has helped the Medical Center take care of…
Read MoreLung Awareness Month Focuses on COPD
November is National Lung Awareness Month, and this year the American Lung Association is focusing on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. Chronic coughing, sometimes called “smoker’s cough;” feeling unable to take a deep breath; wheezing; shortness of breath while performing everyday activities or excess sputum production — all could be symptoms of COPD. Risk…
Read MoreFind Success with FitMed Weight Management Program
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or above, affects over 40 percent of middle-aged adults in the United States. Excess weight is closely related to chronic diseases including heart disease, hypertension, type-2 diabetes, sleep apnea, certain cancers and joint problems. People who struggle with…
Read MoreUrology Appointments Now Available
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the availability of urologists from Baptist Health South Florida and the University of Miami via our Visiting Specialists program. Lunan Ji, M.D., is a urologist at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Ji specializes in general, reconstructive and female urology. Dr. Ji is also experienced in robotic and minimally…
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