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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Neck and Back Pain Symptoms
The Medical Center has an excellent choice of Visiting Specialists, diagnostic equipment such as MRI, CT Scanner, X-ray, and a Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine program to assist with analyzing…
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The Turkey Day Stretch
Did you participate in the Gobble-Wobble 5k, either walking or running? Maybe you did a few hamstring stretches while getting ready to put in those five miles — or maybe…
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Holiday Tummy Blues
The Holiday season is right around the corner, with all the delicious temptations leading to overindulging. If you have a healthy eating plan in place before the holidays, this can…
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Mark Your Calendar!
Each season the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation organizes educational programs for the community featuring carefully chosen speakers from well-respected hospitals on topics relevant to current medical advancements. Here is…
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Medicare Open Enrollment is NOW
Medicare’s open enrollment period started on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2023. Now is the time to reevaluate your Medicare insurance which typically consists of Part A, Part…
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