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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Lung Awareness Month Focuses on COPD
November is National Lung Awareness Month, and this year the American Lung Association is focusing on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. Chronic coughing, sometimes called “smoker’s cough;” feeling unable…
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Find Success with FitMed Weight Management Program
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or above, affects over 40 percent of middle-aged adults in the United States.…
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Urology Appointments Now Available
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the availability of urologists from Baptist Health South Florida and the University of Miami via our Visiting Specialists program. Lunan Ji, M.D., is…
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Seeing You Eye to Eye: Nation’s Best Eye Care is Here
We’re pleased to announce that the nation’s No. 1-ranked eye hospital, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is now seeing patients at the Medical Center. 2021 marks the 20th year, and the…
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October is in the Pink!
October is in the Pink! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great occasion to schedule your mammogram. The Susan G. Komen Foundation predicts that in 2021…
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