Posts by Gail Wheeler
Medical Center Expands Specialist Program with New General Surgery and Colonoscopy Options
The Medical Center has added two general surgeons to its already robust Visiting Specialist program, further expanding the availability of medical services within the Ocean Reef community. General Surgeon Soni…
Read MoreLecture Series: The Risks and Benefits of Dietary Supplements
Consumer confidence in dietary supplements remains strong according to reports published by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a Washington based trade association representing dietary supplements, functional food manufacturers and ingredient…
Read MoreRainy Days are for … Pickles!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade … but when life gives you rain, have some pickles! Around 40 people braved a stormy Tuesday, March 19, to support the Medical…
Read MoreAnnual Blood Drive, March 27-28: Who Will Win This Year?
The eighth-annual Sportsman’s Donor Club Challenge Blood Drive will be held Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 and 28, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the Medical Center.…
Read MoreBottoms Up! March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
No one likes the idea of colonoscopies. The preparation, the fasting … that “oh no, my morning coffee” thought! But consider this: excluding skin cancers, colon cancer is the third…
Read MoreLecture Series: Treating “Untreatable” Cancer with Uniquely Personalized Gene Therapy
Learn how modern medical technology is learning to treat “untreatable” cancer with personalized gene therapy at the next Medical Center Lecture Series presentation at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. This…
Read MoreFind Your Support Group at the Medical Center
One of the impressive things about the Ocean Reef Community is that people come together to help each other. Supporting and sharing with others is no exception when it comes…
Read MoreState of the Wait
“Our next appointment is in 19 days.” What?! Yes, this is what’s happening in healthcare nationwide if you’re a new patient and want to see a cardiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, orthopedic…
Read MoreLecture Series: Maintaining That Active Lifestyle
Whether you’re a weekend warrior on the golf course or a professional athlete, everyone wants the ability to maintain an active lifestyle. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 19, when Cleveland’s University…
Read MoreKeep the Beat Going!
February is National Heart Month and a good reminder to embrace best practices for a healthy heart. Exercise, diet and genetics all play an important part, and while we can…
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