Posts by Gail Wheeler

The Skin Center of South Miami has been serving the Ocean Reef population for over two decades. Dr. Varee Poochareon and Caitlin Martin, PA-C, see patients at the clinic twice…

The Medical Center’s Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine team (pictured at right) is ready to get you in tip-top shape this season. We are following all COVID-19 guidelines and a…

The Influenza (flu) season will be starting soon and generally peaks around January. Flu vaccine antibodies need approximately two weeks to build, so now is a good time to get…

Ocean Reef residents are experiencing a diverse range of COVID-19 impacts depending on where they reside during the summer months. Since most travel is limited or requires two-week quarantines, many…

All of us are forced to settle into the “new normal” that COVID-19 has created. The future holds more focus on using digital technology, and occasionally that includes healthcare. Many…

During national Men’s Health Month, held in June each year to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys,…

Imagine being a healthcare provider in these times of COVID-19. In the thick of things every day, these dedicated and brave individuals deserve a little joy. There is a company…

The Ocean Reef Ladies Golf Association (ORLGA) has been holding a “Heart Fund” Tournament since 2005 to benefit the Medical Center’s purchase and maintenance of cardiac-related equipment. To date they…

If you are planning on staying longer at your Ocean Reef residence this year, the Medical Center encourages patients with special needs to register with the Monroe County Emergency Management…

Social media is circulating some funny memes of boredom: snacking all day and how to control what we eat during this time of COVID-19 restrictions. Since we’re not going out…