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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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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Physical Therapy Introduces Thomas Barreiro, D.P.T.
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Barreiro to its Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Department. He is a native Floridian and grew up in Homestead,…
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Autumn 2023 Vaccine Information
The 2023-2024 influenza season is fast approaching and this year there are three vaccines to consider: the customary Flu vaccine, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine and the updated COVID-19…
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September is Healthy Aging Month
As summer bids adieu, September stands out as an opportune moment to refocus on the importance of charting a course for healthy aging, especially for our elderly loved ones. Embracing…
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