BayCare Health System has once again been recognized by a leading, independent survey for excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, financial health, and contributions to community health with a focus on equity. The news comes from Fortune/IBM Watson Health®, which lists BayCare in the top 20 percent of …

Submitted by Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care Kristen Nardolillo has seen a huge increase in children who are grieving. As Cornerstone Hospice’s Children’s Bereavement Counselor, Nardolillo is on the front line dealing with students trying to cope with loss. But Nardolillo does not attribute this abundance of grief only to …

If something happens, the last thing a family should have to worry about is making the mortgage payment. Some programs will return all the premium you paid, when the policy expires. Chery Masters is the life insurance agency owner at Masters Life Insurance in association with Family First Life. She …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD In the last year, there’s been a massive surge in the number of consumers buying melatonin to help with their sleep problems. But with that increase comes a lot of misinformation, too. Let’s tackle three of the most common myths about this supplement’s safety record and …

Remember toilet paper shortages? We knew even then that we’d look back and laugh at the absurdity. And we all had That Friend. The expert who could tell us where to buy toilet paper or even cans of Lysol. And remember that first day when those of a certain age …

By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Knee arthritis affects more Americans than any other joint disorder in the United States. By age 60, an estimated 10 percent of men  and 13 percent of women have knee arthritis. Knee arthritis and chronic knee pain often mean that you have to avoid …

Hospice is hospice, right? Not exactly. A common misconception about hospice care is that all hospice organizations are the same, but this is far from the truth. Hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on pain management, symptom control and comfort at the end of life. But, almost every …

According to the National Institute of Health, in 2021, colorectal cancer is expected to cause 52, 980 deaths in the U.S. Coloncancer is the third most common type of cancer. If caught early on, it can be adequately treated. We’re also starting to see younger people suffer from this disease. …

IULs are not for everyone, but in some instances, they offer greater flexibility for those who need to plan for multiple events and outcomes. What is Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance? Based on the life of the insured, After a premium is paid, a portion goes toward the cost of …

Varicose veins are a medical condition which needs treatment and not just a cosmetic concern. The veins in the legs consist of the deep and superficial systems. The superficial system lies below the surface of the skin outside the muscle. The great and small saphenous veins and their branches are …