The Important Role of Kidney Health
March is National Kidney Month and therefore a reminder of how important this hard-working organ is. Kidneys remove waste products and excess water, help to maintain blood pressure and red…
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Lecture Series: Longevity and Healthy Aging
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, for “Human Longevity & Healthy Aging,” a presentation by Baljash Cheema, M.D., Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist at Chicago’s Northwestern…
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Lifestyle Changes and Blood Pressure
There are several lifestyle changes that can help in lowering blood pressure and also be beneficial to other aspects of your physical and mental health well-being. “Normalizing blood pressure is…
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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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Dermatology News
The Medical Center’s Visiting Specialists program has expanded to include an additional Board-certified Dermatologist. Dermatology is a very popular specialty and we are pleased to announce that Alexandra Price, M.D.,…
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Summer Services at the Medical Center
If you are interested in seeing a specialist at Ocean Reef during the summer months, check the Visiting Specialists page for a calendar of Visiting Specialists who are available during…
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Summer Heat and Hurricanes: Be Prepared
MCOR Staff Physicians say, be prepared! Front row (L-R): Richard Baxley, MD; Carlos Smith, MD; Rene Fernandez, MD. Back row (L-R): Jennifer Perez, APRN; Mara Cakans, APRN; Suzanne Romeo, MD …
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Summer Departure Reminders
Travel Planning Tips If you are planning to travel this summer, be sure to check the current COVID-19 information. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated travel…
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Annual ‘Changing of the Guard’ at Joint Meeting
The Medical Center and Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation held their joint Annual Meeting elections on April 12, welcoming new directors and thanking outgoing directors for their service. New Medical…
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