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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New Specialists at the Medical Center
The following physicians have been added to the Medical Center’s Visiting Specialists program: Dr. Julio Barcena, Cardiology; Dr. Pollyanna Reeves, Podiatry; and Natalie Crespi, Audiology. Dr. Barcena is a board-certified…
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Summer Service Schedule
If you are planning on staying at Ocean Reef this summer, please note that the Medical Center’s summer hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (These…
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Summertime Precautions
Hydration is important any time of the year but becomes more critical during the summer months. You become at risk for dehydration once the body loses water content and essential…
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Annual Meetings of the Medical Center and Foundation
by Gail Wheeler The Medical Center and Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation (ORMCF) held their joint Annual Meetings and Board of Director elections on April 18. Retiring Directors of the…
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Don’t Toss that Medication!
by Gail Wheeler Bring your standard medications to the Medical Center for proper and safe disposal. Any controlled medications such as pain medications, opioids or others should be brought to…
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