Dermatology Care at the Medical Center
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…
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Aging is NOT the Boss of You
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…
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Flu, Cold, or COVID-19?
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…
Read More The Future of Healthcare
The future of healthcare holds immense potential for advancements driven by healthcare software. As technology continues to evolve, healthcare software is poised to transform the industry in numerous ways. One…
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We’re Ready for Your Return
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…
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Lifestyle Changes and Blood Pressure
There are several lifestyle changes that can help in lowering blood pressure and also be beneficial to other aspects of your physical and mental health well-being. “Normalizing blood pressure is…
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Seasonal Allergies, Blepharitis & Dry Eyes
Together, seasonal allergies, blepharitis and dryness can make for some very unhappy eyes. Blepharitis (pronounced blef-uh-RYE-tis) is a chronic condition that causes the eyelids to become swollen, irritated and sometimes…
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What is “Tech Neck?”
The human head weighs around 10-12 pounds, gracefully balanced on our cervical spine. A tremendous amount of strain is put on this region, especially looking at computers, mobile phones and…
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Flu and Measles Update
Measles has been mentioned frequently in the news media this season. There are 933 cases in the South Carolina measles outbreak, that state’s Department of Public Health reported on Feb.…
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Lecture: Innovations in Joint Health
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Cultural Center Theatre, for the next lecture in the 2026 Medical Center Lecture Series, when James Voos, M.D.,…
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