The thyroid is a tiny butterfly shaped gland in the neck that is made up of two distinct lobes. The thyroid gland predominantly produces thyroxine (T4) which is converted to the active form of thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine (T3), primarily in the liver. Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid is overactive …

By Alex Anderson There is a danger in pursuing your passion… it assumes that you can only have one. This drove me nuts in a reversed kind of way. I knew what my passion or calling was…to be a minister. The only problem was…so was being an entrepreneur, musician, writer, …

Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Have you made them, but already failed at following through?  At this time of year, numerous people have attempted to exercise and eat right, but have fallen short already.  Many times we need the help of a professional to direct us in …

Residents of Marion, Lake and Sumter Counties gained additional access to emergency care when Ocala Health opened its new Summerfield ER, a freestanding ER located on Hwy 441 adjacent to the Del Webb Spruce Creek community approximately six miles north of The Villages. The nearly $10 million project employs approximately …

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does …

By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Do your legs often feel heavy, restless, or painful; or are they covered with varicose or spider veins? If so, you may be one of the many people walking around with venous insufficiency and not even know it. Unfortunately, venous …

Each year, millions of Americans present with an injury or health issue that requires a Magnetic Resonance Imaging test, or MRI, to get to the root of the problem, making MRI one of the most common diagnostic tests utilized by medical professionals today. MRI delivers uniquely precise interior views for …

By Dana Hall McCain Around December 15th of last year, a mom at my kids’ school looked at me, with hollow eyes, and said, “It’s official: December is worse than May.” The jam-packed schedule of holiday school festivities, church events, neighborhood gatherings, and the ever-growing list of what it takes to …

The busy holiday season is once again upon us. While most of us look forward to spending time with family and friends and enjoying the festivities that go along with this special season, it can be a difficult time for cancer patients and their loved ones. The typical holiday rush and …

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the open spaces within the spine become narrowed, irritating or pressing on the nerves along the spinal cord and causing neck, back, arm or leg pain, muscle weakness, numbness, tingling or hot/cold sensations in the back, neck or extremities. It is typically caused by …