October is National Physical Therapy Awareness Month, but we rarely think of therapy as an aftercare option for our heart disorders.  If you’ve suffered from a heart attack, heart disease, or have had a cardiac procedure than you could greatly benefit from cardiac rehabilitative therapy. What is Cardiac Rehabilitative Therapy? …

By Rose Watroba, MHSA, BS, RN Vice President of Neuroscience, Ocala Health The answer is yes – it is possible to prevent a stroke.  Eighty percent (80%) of all strokes are actually preventable.  Yet each year about 185,000 Americans die from a stroke.  This article is about strokes, who is at …

State-of-the-Art Imaging At ONC, patients with brain tumors undergo the latest imaging tests available. For tumors close to the speech or movement areas of the brain, functional MRI may be performed to identify their proximity to the tumor. Diffusion tensor imaging or “DTI” is another contemporary imaging technique that may …

The All-New Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay is designed to Improve Near Vision So You Can Once Again See Fine Print, Menus and Your Phone Without the Hassle of Reading Glasses If you’re at the age where you need reading glasses to see your phone or read a newspaper, menu, or …

Throughout their lifetime, some men may experience issues directly related to the prostate gland, necessitating a visit to their local urologist or primary care physician. What is the function of the prostate and what are the symptoms that men should be aware of to maintain proper health? In essence, the prostate …

Joining many other companies, organizations and individuals who have come forth to provide disaster relief post-Irma, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and its employees have donated more than $1.5 million to support Florida communities affected by the storm, including the Florida Disaster Fund, local community food banks, Habitat for Humanity, …

With all of the preparations, and bracing for the worst, the overall experience  has left many individuals physically feeling the aftermath of hurricane Irma. Most people in our area had less than 24 hours to prepare their homes, make a plan, evacuate, or hunker down in place.  The physical tasks of …

By Michelle Haessler, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist As an oncologist, I have treated breast cancer patients from as young as 15 years of age to patients in their nineties. Breast cancer can affect anyone but is more common in women in their 50’s and older. Yes, I have treated …

More than 76 million Americans live with pain every day. That’s more than the number of people who have heart disease, diabetes, and cancers combined, according to a survey by the American Osteopathic Association. But what’s worse is that one-third of these people believe that medical treatment will not help, or …

By Amanda M. Burns, M.D. Munroe General Surgery, General and Breast Surgery The diagnosis of breast cancer is a life-changing event for many women. Those four words – “You have breast cancer” are met with a million emotions, from not only the woman facing the diagnosis, but also her loved …