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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Summer Hours & Schedules
Beginning June 1, the Medical Center will operate on its summer schedule of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Due to…
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COVID-19 Travel Considerations
COVID-19’s spread around the country is particularly concerning for many of our Ocean Reef patients who are wondering about the timing of going back to their northern homes. If you…
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Get Accurate Coronavirus Information
The COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve daily. The Medical Center encourages our patients to continue being prepared and seeking information from the most reliable sources. The red button at the…
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Self Care: More Important Than Ever
As we all struggle to adapt to the “new normal” of our COVID-19 world, it becomes more important than ever to touch base with how we ourselves are emotionally handling…
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Fun-Raiser: We Have Winners!
Necessity, it’s said, is the mother of inventions. That proverb held true last week when the cancellation of the Medical Center’s 38th-annual Fun-Raiser challenged us to press on with one…
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