By T. Edmund Spinks, Esq. October is a perfect time for everyone to review their family’s will, trust and other estate planning documents. While each family’s situation is different, estate planning by parents who have children with disabilities includes the following challenges: • How do you leave funds for the …
Read More »BayCare and Publix Offer Telehealth Service Inside Grocery Stores
Imagine if you could see a doctor and pick-up your medications while doing your grocery shopping? That’s possible through Walk-In Care Provided by BayCare inside a Publix Supermarket near you. Launched in 2017, Walk-In Care provided by BayCare is an innovative telehealth technology installed at select Publix Supermarkets across the …
Read More »HOME HEALTH OR HOSPICE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
When it comes to choosing the right kind of care for yourself or a loved one, 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 still important …
Read More »Breast Cancer Awareness During the COVID-19 Crisis
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 …
Read More »Why Do My Legs Ache, Cramp, or Swell? Do I Have Vein Disease?
Do your legs ache, cramp, or swell? Do you have spider veins below the knee, bulging varicose veins, or skin discoloration near your ankles? These are common signs of vein disease. Vein disease affects over 50% of Americans and is as common as the need for vision correction with glasses …
Read More »St. Joseph’s Hospital Opens $126 Million Expansion, Adds 90 Private Rooms and Pedestrian Bridge Across Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
After expediting the early opening of some patient rooms to serve an influx of COVID-19 patients in July, St. Joseph’s Hospital opened the front door of its $126 million dollar expansion in mid-September. In addition to a new main entry with covered drop off, the six-story tower includes 90 private patient …
Read More »A 16 Year Journey to Back Pain Relief: What one Patient Wants Others to Know
Gerald “Jerry” Pappa is a busy man, he traveled quite a bit years ago when he was a lobbyist in Washington, and on one trip in 2003, his back pain became unbearable. Soon after, Jerry was told that he had a degenerative spine disease. Jerry underwent TEN surgeries of the lumbar …
Read More »Overwhelmed by Anxiety? Consider Ketamine.
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 …
Read More »How Physical Therapy Can Help Individuals Age Well
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 …
Read More »Autism Spectrum Disorder: Behavioral Therapy Programs Are Available to Help You and Your Child Thrive
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 54 children (18.5 per 1,000 8-year-olds). Boys are more than four times as likely to be identified with ASD than girls.1 Many parents sense developmental delays or notice their child has an issue between 12 months and 2 years, but often it can …
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