That’s a Hard Pill to Swallow
“That’s a hard pill to swallow” isn’t just a figure of speech: It’s a real-life problem for many people. Difficulty swallowing is called dysphagia. It can be caused by several…
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Did Someone Say Accessorize?
Boutique D’ Reef is right around the corner, so now’s the time to do a final closet check! At the Boutique you can find that statement accessory to complete an…
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I Was Once a Versace Scarf …
Boutique D’ Reef is back Feb. 28 to March 2, presenting unique and beautiful items from returning favorites as well as several exciting new vendors. Meet RESPOKE, CJ LAING AND…
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Love your Heart! February is American Heart Month
The American Heart Association is recognizing its 57th consecutive American Heart Month by promoting a group of key measures called Life’s Essential 8 for better cardiovascular health and to lower…
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The Medical Center’s Full-Service Spine Care
The Medical Center’s Visiting Specialists program offers a wide range of specialized fields. To provide comprehensive care, it’s sometimes necessary for duplication of the same specialty. For example, dermatology has…
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Summertime Precautions
Hydration is important any time of the year but becomes more critical during the summer months. You become at risk for dehydration once the body loses water content and essential…
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Annual Meetings of the Medical Center and Foundation
by Gail Wheeler The Medical Center and Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation (ORMCF) held their joint Annual Meetings and Board of Director elections on April 18. Retiring Directors of the…
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Don’t Toss that Medication!
by Gail Wheeler Bring your standard medications to the Medical Center for proper and safe disposal. Any controlled medications such as pain medications, opioids or others should be brought to…
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April is Rosacea Awareness Month
by Gail Wheeler April is the National Rosacea Society’s Rosacea Awareness Month. What is Rosacea? In simple terms, Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness to form across the…
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The Mind-Body Connection of Walking
Walking: The simple, healthy activity we sometimes forget to make a priority! Walking isn’t just for weight loss or heart health and, though that’s a great reason for those daily…
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