Bottoms 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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Lecture 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…
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Find 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 More The Healing Power of Group Therapy and Psychotherapy
In the realm of mental health treatment, group therapy and psychotherapy stand as powerful tools, offering unique avenues towards healing and personal growth. Group Therapy: Often, the realization that you’re…
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State 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…
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Bemotrizinol: Improving Sunscreen Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that “Bemotrizinol was added to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance…
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Summer Service Reminders
Please note that from June 1 to Sept. 30, the Medical Center’s hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.…
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Introducing Jorge Tirado, M.D.
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Board-certified physician Jorge I. Tirado, M.D., to its primary care staff. Dedicated to holistic and compassionate patient care, Dr. Tirado…
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Congratulations to Peter Liashek, our first-prize winner of the Medical Center Foundation’s 44th-annual “Fun-Raiser” raffle that was held March 11, 2026. First-prize winners have the option of receiving $10,000 in…
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Employee of the Quarter: Rayza Gonzalez
Meet Rayza Gonzalez, Medical Assistant for Private Medicine physician Carlos Smith, M.D. Rayza has been named Employee of the First Quarter 2026. Q: How long have you been working as…
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