When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Village and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

By Sandra Reddick Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing in pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The therapy has been used to treat various medical conditions, including decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and diabetic foot ulcers. In recent years, HBOT has gained popularity as a …

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 is …

Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life and usually short-lived, but for 40 million Americans, it’s a daily battle. However, many times, stress is inevitable and natural when we face certain unknowns or anxiety-driven circumstances. If you are dealing with worry or fear due to a new issue …

Primary care providers serve as crucial figures in the lives of their patients, embodying roles beyond those of mere doctors. They act as health advocates, attentive listeners, trusted confidantes, educators, and counselors. Dr. Jason Waugh epitomizes these multifaceted roles in his practice at VIPcare Holiday. Dr. Waugh has over 16 …

In the bustling rhythm of modern life, stress and anxiety have become unwelcome companions for many. Amid the chaos, finding a sanctuary for mental well-being is crucial. Yoga, with its centuries-old practice rooted in mindfulness and physical activity, emerges as a beacon of hope in the storm of stress. At …

National Nutrition Month® is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, developing good eating habits and staying physically active. Did you know a healthy lifestyle can lessen your chances of developing cancer? Nearly 2 million Americans will be …

Primary care providers serve as crucial figures in the lives of their patients, embodying roles beyond those of mere doctors. They act as health advocates, attentive listeners, trusted confidantes, educators, and counselors. Dr. Cobra Chamblee epitomizes these multifaceted roles in her practice at VIPcare Ocala – Downtown. Dr. Chamblee is …

Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, refers to a group of eye and vision-related complications associated with the prolonged use of the electronic screens of smartphones, computer monitors and tablets. As people become more dependent on these screens for work, entertainment and everyday communication, digital eye strain …

Primary care providers serve as crucial figures in the lives of their patients, embodying roles beyond those of mere doctors. They act as health advocates, attentive listeners, trusted confidantes, educators, and counselors. Dr. Samuel Alfano epitomizes these multifaceted roles in his practice at VIPcare The Villages – Fenney. Dr. Alfano …