Ocala

With everyone concerned about the coronavirus, lots of people are postponing or skipping standard preventive healthcare measures, including annual screening mammograms. While we should all take every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we should not ignore other important health protocols, including early breast cancer detection. One in every …

By Karl F Siebuhr, MD At Reconstructive Orthopaedics, we are concerned with our patient’s whole body of comprehensive care and work directly with the patients’ primary doctors and specialists for optimal healing, bone health, and overall wellness. We work with the most advanced and innovative technology. Is Knee Replacement Surgery …

Tucker Hill and its surrounding neighborhoods are located on the West side of Ocala, FL. The area we have identified is from US 441 on the East, to 27th Avenue on the West, and from NW 10th Street (Hwy 27), South to SR 200. It is approximately 1,621 acres. The …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County No one could have foretold the unfolding events of spring 2020. It is said the entire world is undergoing an experience of “collective grief.” We are grieving the loss of daily life as we knew it, the loss of jobs, the loss of schools, …

Regardless of age, race, or family history, all women – and about 1% of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors, such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through healthy …

By Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH Occasional anxiety is part of life. Many feel anxious when faced with a new project at work, before taking a test, or when making important decisions. I felt anxiety as the deadline approached to write this article. This type of anxiety can be unpleasant, but it …

We’ve all heard the phrases about aging gracefully, but aging well is a growing concern for many seniors. Faced with bodily disorders as well as cognitive decline, many individuals that are 55+ years of age are taking strides to maintain independence and live their lives as healthy as they possibly …

Prostate cancer accounts for an estimated 20% of cancer cases in the US. Caught early, prostate cancer has a very high treatment success rate. However, 30-40% of prostate cancer patients will experience a recurrence of the disease, detected through regular blood tests to monitor their levels of prostate specific antigen, …

By Hospice of Marion County The word “palliative” is defined as comforting, soothing, calming and reassuring. It should not be confused with quick fixes offered in so-called “pain clinic” settings. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious conditions. Its focus is to provide relief from the symptoms, …

Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG, FFPMRS If you’re stressing about the amount of weight you’ve gained over the past few months, you’re not alone! Many people have been cooking, baking, drinking, and lounging around a lot more than usual. You can blame it on your Netflix binging, being confined, seeing too …