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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Here’s Your Summer Health Checklist
Whether you’re planning to stay at the Reef into the early summer months or leaving soon, here are a few health-conscious items to check off on your to-do list. Automatic…
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Plastic Surgeon Joins Medical Center Specialist Program
The Medical Center welcomes plastic surgeon Dr. Ramiro Perez to our Visiting Specialists program. Dr. Perez, pictured at right, has been in private practice since 2009 and is a Diplomat of the American…
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Founding Member, Directors Named at Annual Meetings
The Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation held a cocktail reception April 11 to honor the Medical Center’s generous supporters and recognize one special Founder for his outstanding contribution to the…
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Next on the Lecture Series Menu: Red Wine and Dark Chocolate!
Renowned thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Marc Gillinov of Ohio’s Cleveland Clinic will present “Red Wine, Dark Chocolate and the Real Secrets to Heart Health” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at…
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Medical Center Welcomes Newest Team Member, Marvin Escobar
We are pleased to announce the addition of Marvin Escobar, MA, RT(R)(CT) to the Medical Center’s excellent health care team. Marvin, pictured at right, is a highly trained radiology technologist…
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