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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MCOR Welcomes New Dermatology Specialist
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mohs Surgeon Peter G. Bittar, M.D., to the Visiting Specialists Program. Dr. Bittar is a double-board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs…
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A Grand Turnout for the 41st-Annual Fun-Raiser
Rain in the forecast with cloudy and windy conditions didn’t deter this year’s sporting events. Participation was up over 20 percent this year compared to last year. Such great community…
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New Service Provider at the Medical Center
by Gail Wheeler The Medical Center has added another valuable service for their patients: Keys Mobile Medical of Key Largo began providing IV and Hydration Therapy on March 13. They…
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Lecture Series: Robotic Knee Surgery
by Gail Wheeler Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Cultural Center Theatre, for the latest presentation in the 2023 Lecture Series: Dr. Andrew D. Pearle…
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Increased Fall & Cart Injuries in 2023
By Gail Wheeler The Medical Center has been seeing an increase in golf cart- and fall-related injuries for 2023, as compared to 2022. The injuries are ranging from scrapes to…
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That’s a Hard Pill to Swallow
“That’s a hard pill to swallow” isn’t just a figure of speech: It’s a real-life problem for many people. Difficulty swallowing is called dysphagia. It can be caused by several…
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