The St. Anthony’s Triathlon, the premiere swim/bike/run race, is back for its 39th year in downtown St. Petersburg and surrounding neighborhoods after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Events for the race weekend, April 29-May 1, 2022, will include the Olympic, Sprint and Meek & Mighty triathlons. Athletes …
Read More »Physician Embraces New Technologies to Conquer Cancer
Dr. Nitesh Paryani helps cancer patients during one of the most difficult times of their lives. As a radiation oncologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital, he provides care that aims to identify and treat cancers as quickly and effectively as possible. Informed by his family’s nearly 60-year history of treating cancer …
Read More »Choosing an Oral Surgeon
Pinellas Oral Surgery is Known for Their Expertise and Comforting Care Choosing an oral surgeon should never be taken lightly or mandated. Patients and their dentists have many specialists to choose from, so making the right decision is in the power of your hands. Dr. José F. Lázaro has been …
Read More »Spring Forward with Self-Care!
By Ginger Lettelleir It’s that time again—spring forward and lose an hour of sleep! Ugh! Yet, it’s also a reminder that spring is in the air. With the new season many of us also take time to do some spring cleaning around our home. What a wonderful idea! An even …
Read More »Outdoor Safety for Kids
Pediatricians, Dr. Nicole Conde and Dr. Mercedez Cruz Keeping children safe is a task that should never be taken lightly, but with the year-round warm days in Florida, outdoor safety is relevant all year long. No matter the age of your child, taking them outdoors or letting them play sports …
Read More »Colon Cancer: Why are Numbers Increasing in Younger Patients?
By Martin Maldonado, MD, FACG The current guidelines for colonoscopy are recommended for anyone over 45 to get screened. Early colonoscopy prevents cases of colon cancer in those over the age of 45 due to education and efforts to remove polyps early on before they can proliferate and turn cancerous. …
Read More »You Can Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
When it comes to preventing cancer, little things can make a big difference, especially when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and more than 600,000 will die of this disease. Research shows …
Read More »How Can Adults Help Children Who Have Lost a Loved One?
By Kristen Nardolillo, LCSW, Cornerstone Hospice Children’s Bereavement Counselor When someone loses a loved one, the person can experience a variety of intense feelings. The emotions can be consuming and even overwhelming to the point it affects everyday life. Through life experience, an adult may recognize that the range of …
Read More »ARE YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS EMPTYING YOUR POCKETS?
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Read More »Tired of taking antihistamines and other allergy medications to no avail?
Over the counter, allergy medications treat the symptom, not the cause. The AllergywoRx program, developed in 2011 by a clinical team that included doctors, pharm. D’s and compounding pharmacists, is one of the foremost comprehensive allergy treatment programs in the nation. Powered by AllMedRx Specialty Pharmacy this immunotherapy program is …
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