Introducing Dr. Mary Woods
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Woods, M.D., to its clinical staff of exceptional providers. Dr. Woods is a family medicine physician with a strong…
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Establishing Healthy Sleep Patterns
Having a hard time falling asleep, experiencing frequent sleep disturbances and suffering daytime sleepiness are the most telling signs of poor sleep habits. This overall lack of consistency in sleep…
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Off-Season Medication Reminders
Here are a few important reminders for members who may be preparing to leave Ocean Reef for the season. Medication Disposal Standard medications can be brought to the Medical Center…
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Spotlight on Chiropractic Services
The Medical Center’s Visiting Specialist program has a well-rounded list of specialty physicians. Along with the 20-plus traditional M.D. specialists, there are chiropractic services including practitioners David F. Coppola, DC;…
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The Importance of Foot Care
With every step, your feet take a pounding equivalent of up to 2.5 times your body weight. After decades of wear and tear, it’s no wonder foot woes start to…
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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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Eight Ways to Love Your Heart
February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Some risk factors such as genetics and age are beyond your control;…
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