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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Medical Center Elects New Chairman
Director Frank McKee, who has served on the Medical Center’s Board of Directors since 2024, was elected Board Chairman during its Annual Meeting on April 14. Ray Larkin was elected…
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End-of-Season Reminders
Automatic Pharmacy Refills Please provide new instructions for your automatically refilled pharmacy prescriptions that are picked up by Public Safety from a Key Largo pharmacy. Once picked up, they cannot…
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Allergic Reactions: Do You Know What to Do?
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your body’s immune system to certain foods. Foods such as milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish and soy are the most common triggers for…
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High Blood Pressure? Watch Those OTC Cold Medications
It’s cold and flu season! If you have high blood pressure, be sure to check the ingredients and warning labels on over-the-counter (OTC) remedies. Decongestants cause the most concern for…
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Manage Your Arthritis
An estimated 58.5 million American adults have some type of arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, the tissues around the joint, and other connective…
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Stay Healthy Checklist
Stay on the road to healthy habits by starting these steps and keeping them as a reminder when you stray. Health is a daily practice. “I totally regret eating healthy…
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On Your Mark, Get Set … Get Fit!
Want to wrap up 2022 by looking and feeling your best? The Medical Center’s FitMed weight management program and CoolSculpting sessions are a great start toward accomplishing that goal. Dr.…
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