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Measles: In the News Today
Nearly 840 cases of measles have been confirmed in 23 states since Jan. 1, and new cases are making frequent headlines. “This is the greatest number of cases reported in…
Read MoreSummer, Skin and Sunscreen: What You Need to Know
May is national Skin Cancer Prevention Month and time to pull out the sunscreen, a product that plays a big role in helping to prevent many skin cancers. You can…
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
A study released by the Parkinson’s Foundation in 2018 found that the prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is increasing, predicting that an estimated 1.2 million Americans will be living with…
Read MoreMedical Center Announces Summer Schedule and Reminders
Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes the Medical Center’s summer schedule. The Medical Center’s primary care physicians and diagnostic and laboratory services are here for you all summer…
Read MoreMedical 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 MoreWhat is Melasma?
Melasma, often referred to as the “mask of pregnancy,” is a common but perplexing skin condition that affects people of all genders and ages. Characterized by the development of dark,…
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…
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