Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tampa Bay, Competitive Edge Physical Therapy (CEP) is passionately dedicated to enhancing more than just patient outcomes, but also community wellbeing. Their mission goes beyond providing physical therapy; it’s about touching lives and offering hope to those who might otherwise go without essential care. …
Read More »Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms and signs that affect the genital and urinary tracts in postmenopausal women. It is a common condition resulting from the hormonal changes associated with menopause, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. …
Read More »How Nancy Went from Excruciating Neck Pain All Day, Everyday… to No Pain!
Millions of people are suffering from chronic pain. Some resort to surgery and some may take pain medications to mask the symptoms or just suffer silently through it all, day in and day out, they are alternative treatments that are helping alleviate pain for countless individuals. One of those methods …
Read More »It’s A Wonderful Life
By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able …
Read More »Winter Haven Hospital’s (WHH) Bariatrics Program earned accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
The application process involved submitting the program’s casework with review of overall quality, safety and patient success. It also ensures that all places in the hospital, which include the facilities in the ER, OR and radiology have the proper equipment to care for these special patients. “I am so proud …
Read More »Giving Thanks for the Amazing Science of Hair Restoration There’s Never Been a Better Time to Address Hair Loss
by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Each year, when November rolls around, we’re reminded by TV shows and movies, advertisements, and messages in our houses of worship and within our own families that there’s always something to be grateful for. As a physician, I feel a great deal of gratitude …
Read More »HOW CAN I TREAT DRY EYES NATURALLY?
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is the fancy medical term for dry eye syndrome, or chronic dry eye. While everyone can experience dry eyes sometimes, it can become ongoing in some people due to hormonal changes, certain medications, specific autoimmune diseases, allergies, inflamed or blocked eyelid glands, contact lens use, vitamin A deficiency, …
Read More »Alzheimer’s or Dementia… How do you know?
In the realm of cognitive disorders, it’s vital to understand the nuances that set Alzheimer’s disease and dementia apart. While Alzheimer’s is a specific type of dementia, the distinction lies in the scope and underlying causes of these conditions. Dementia is a broader term encompassing various cognitive impairments. Alzheimer’s disease …
Read More »ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS WHEN SEARCHING FOR ASSISTED LIVING
By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida A family recently contacted me to help them find an assisted living community that would provide an appropriate placement for their loved one with significant care needs. They had been through one ordeal after another and felt they had been …
Read More »Aging Gracefully: 7 Strategies to Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery
By Physicians Rehabilitation Knee pain can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts your quality of life. For many, the prospect of knee replacement surgery is a last resort. However, the good news is that there are numerous strategies you can employ to avoid knee replacement surgery and maintain your …
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