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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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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Live Broadcast: Stopping Alzheimer’s Disease with Rudolph Tanzi, Ph.D.
Rudolph Tanzi, Ph.D., will kick off the 2021 Medical Center Lecture Series with important information in neurogenetics aimed at finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. His lecture will be live…
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Ladies Night Out: Live Broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 6
The Medical Center presents a Ladies Night Out with a new twist: via live broadcast at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6. Due to the live broadcase, for which we thank…
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Keeping You Up-to-Date about COVID-19 and Vaccines
Distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has begun in many states. The amount each state has received and the criteria for distribution varies, with nursing home patients and healthcare workers receiving…
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Announcing the 2021 Medical Lecture Series
The Medical Center Lecture Series has five outstanding presentations for the 2021 season. The format will be different than in previous years due to COVID-19 restrictions; however, great speakers and…
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Medical Center Welcomes New Endocrinology Specialist
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Heberto Ramon Valdes to our Visiting Specialists program. Dr. Valdes is a board-certified physician with Baptist Health South Florida.…
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