Athlete care and today’s Sports Medicine staff have evolved and are much different in their look and approach when compared to the old school traditional sports medicine staffs consisting of just the athletic trainer and the strength coach. We no longer call it the sports medicine; it is now the …
Read More »Winter Haven Hospital Nurse Featured in DAISY Award Display on Times Square
Little did Tori Moore know that her crooning abilities would land her on a display in Times Square. The DAISY Foundation chose Tori, a DAISY Award winner, to be one of the healthcare providers featured in a national awareness campaign designed to thank nurses for their service. Tori is an …
Read More »Nutrition: What We Eat Really Does Matter
When it comes to diet and nutrition, it’s safe to say that there are countless opinions of what’s best. So, how do you really know whose advice to take? Mostly, it just comes down to common sense. For example, what’s better, an apple or a cookie? A bag of chips …
Read More »Include Good Nutrition in Your Holiday Meal Planning
During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting your immunity is more important than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people who have a well-balanced, nutritious diet tend to be healthier and have a stronger immune system with a lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases. …
Read More »BayCare Medical Group Surgeon Gives Insight on Diverticulitis
Dr Brett Armstrong explains the details of diverticulitis and what common symptoms and treatment options are available to patients. Diverticulitis is one of the more common pathologies we see as General Surgeons. It is estimated that by the age of 40, 40% of Americans will have Diverticulosis, the underlying disease …
Read More »Get The Most From Your Beauty Treatment Protocols and Regimens
A common question people ask is what I should do between visits to my esthetician or dermatologist that are the most complimentary to achieving my beauty and skincare objectives. Some protocols used to restore and beautify the skin do so by inducing cellular trauma to stimulate the skin cells healing …
Read More »Isolation Is Killing Us. Literally. Connection is the Cure.
Long before COVID-19 we faced a health crisis. Few people talked about it, but it was right here – the loneliness epidemic. Now, the growing number of lonely, isolated seniors has become a crisis that we cannot ignore. Loneliness has physical consequences that can be devastating, especially for seniors. It …
Read More »BayCare Immediate Care Services and Coronavirus Information
BayCare, a leading health system in Tampa Bay and central Florida regions, uses innovative technology to provide convenient access to different care options and services for patients and their families. BayCare’s innovative technology, telehealth services and multiple convenient locations provide access to the right care at the right place for …
Read More »SKILLED HOME HEALTH OR GENERAL HOME ASSISTANCE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
When it comes to choosing the right kind of care for yourself or a loved one at home, it’s important to know what options are available, and which option provides the kind of care you need. While some care benefits and services are similar and can sometimes overlap, there are …
Read More »Valentine’s Day Got You Feeling a Little Anxious?
Learn How An In-Office Procedure Can Restore Your Intimacy and Turn Back the Clock By Parveen Vahora, M.D. February is a time when many people celebrate love. We see Valentine’s marketing campaigns everywhere, from the grocery and drug store to the direct to consumer ads on television, but what if …
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