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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Take a Screen Time Break!
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what we do for entertainment, and if you’re like many people, you’re probably spending more time on a computer, smart phone, tablet or other technology…
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State-of-the-Art CT Scanner Arrives
In keeping with the most advanced technology in diagnostics, the Medical Center has replaced its 13-year-old Philips CT Scanner with a state-of-the-art Philips IQon Elite 256-slice scanner which provides a…
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Same-Day, Same-Service Excellence
The Medical Center does its best to accommodate appointment requests the same day when possible; however, there are difficult days when schedules are full or an urgent appointment is added…
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CoolSculpting for the Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching, and the Medical Center is offering some great incentives to look and feel your best this season with CoolSculpting. Treat yourself to a Coolsculpt session…
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Dermatology Care at the Medical Center
The Skin Center of South Miami has been serving the Ocean Reef population for over two decades. Dr. Varee Poochareon and Caitlin Martin, PA-C, see patients at the clinic twice…
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