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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Tinnitus: Did You Say Something?
Hearing is a precious asset, and hearing loss is one of the most common conditions for adults as they age. Tinnitus, the perception of sound when there is no external…
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Lecture Series: Stem Cell & Immunotherapy
Please join us on April 7 for the final lecture of the season: “Stem Cell & Immunotherapy: Miami Cancer Institute’s Global Journey,” presented by Guenther Koehne, M.D., Ph.D., of Miami…
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COVID-19 Booster Clinic Dec. 14-16
Fully vaccinated but haven’t received your booster yet? The Medical Center will hold a free COVID-19 booster clinic at the Cultural Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec.…
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Nephrology Services Now Available
The Medical Center is pleased to announce our newest addition to the Visiting Specialists program: Antony Farias, M.D., with Nephrology Associates of South Miami. Nephrology is a subspecialty of internal…
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A Thank You to our Founders Society Members
As we look back on what our Founders have helped us accomplish this year, the Ocean Reef Community can feel very proud of its Medical Center’s relentless commitment, endurance and…
Read More The Vital Importance of Transgender Healthcare
In a world that increasingly values diversity and inclusivity, healthcare must evolve to meet the unique needs of every individual. Transgender healthcare is not just important; it’s a fundamental right.…
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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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