April 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…
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Medical 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…
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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…
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Lecture 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 More What 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,…
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Lecture Series: Stem Cell & Immunotherapy
Please join us on April 7 for the final lecture of the season: “Stem Cell & Immunotherapy: Miami Cancer Institute’s Global Journey,” presented by Guenther Koehne, M.D., Ph.D., of Miami…
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The Important Role of Kidney Health
March is National Kidney Month and therefore a reminder of how important this hard-working organ is. Kidneys remove waste products and excess water, help to maintain blood pressure and red…
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Lecture Series: Longevity and Healthy Aging
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, for “Human Longevity & Healthy Aging,” a presentation by Baljash Cheema, M.D., Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist at Chicago’s Northwestern…
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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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