While flu numbers have been low in the last few years, health care experts predict a more active flu season. Early signs show an increase in flu cases throughout the country, including the Tampa Bay area. To help you prepare for the flu season ahead, Dr. Nathan Keith Waldrep, assistant …

It’s that time of year: fresh starts, new beginnings, resolutions made. With a New Year comes that feeling that we can begin new habits. Certainly, after the endless slog of pandemic concerns, we’ve earned a moment to take a deep breath and relax. No, the pandemic isn’t over, but we’re …

BayCare Health System has opened its fourth state-of-the-art HealthHub facility in Land O’ Lakes. This concept is a relatively new model of care designed to make life better for residents in fast-growing Pasco County. The BayCare HealthHub (Land O’ Lakes), which opened to the community on Dec. 1, is an …

The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. Advanced treatments, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, along with breakthrough research and state-of-the-art technologies that allow pathologists and physicians to identify genetic …

Why Would We Need Growth Hormone Treatment? Our bodies naturally produce human growth hormone (HGH) in the pituitary gland within the brain. Although the primary goal of HGH is to promote healthy growth in adolescence, it’s critical to maintain HGH levels into adulthood. As we age, the decline in HGH …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. It’s 2022, and the New Year inevitably arouses resolutions of change. Most of our initiatives are backed with good intentions but often fall to the wayside; however, when it comes to restoring vaginal health and wellness, there are ways to not only manage your health, stave …

It’s the New Year, and many people are asking “What resolutions did you make?” The truth is, only 8% of those individuals stick with their resolutions. What can you do to make a difference in your life? Perhaps it’s not the same old wish list of losing weight or upping …

Dr. José F. Lázaro has been practicing oral surgery for over 30 years. His expertise and attention to detail set him apart and leave his patients and peers with the highest regard for his skills and knowledge. Dr. Lazaro also has ties to training and educating peers as a key …

By Dr. Jaime Kulaga As the calendar rolls into the next year, many of us begin thinking about new goals, directions and visions for our personal and professional lives. Here are 5 ways to set yourself up for a successful new year: 1. Set SMART Goals The acronym SMART stands …

As a longtime forerunner in radiological technologies, RAO is committed to providing patients and referring clinicians with the fastest, safest and most accurate imaging systems available. For people needing rapid and reliable PET/CT imaging, RAO is proud to include the groundbreaking Biograph mCT. Biograph mCT can serve as a standalone …