By Ginger Lettelleir It’s that time again—spring forward and lose an hour of sleep! Ugh! Yet, it’s also a reminder that spring is in the air. With the new season many of us also take time to do some spring cleaning around our home. What a wonderful idea! An even …

Pediatricians, Dr. Nicole Conde and Dr. Mercedez Cruz Keeping children safe is a task that should never be taken lightly, but with the year-round warm days in Florida, outdoor safety is relevant all year long. No matter the age of your child, taking them outdoors or letting them play sports …

By Martin Maldonado, MD, FACG The current guidelines for colonoscopy are recommended for anyone over 45 to get screened. Early colonoscopy prevents cases of colon cancer in those over the age of 45 due to education and efforts to remove polyps early on before they can proliferate and turn cancerous. …

When it comes to preventing cancer, little things can make a big difference, especially when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and more than 600,000 will die of this disease. Research shows …

By Kristen Nardolillo, LCSW, Cornerstone Hospice Children’s Bereavement Counselor When someone loses a loved one, the person can experience a variety of intense feelings. The emotions can be consuming and even overwhelming to the point it affects everyday life. Through life experience, an adult may recognize that the range of …

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By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Do you have pain with your periods or pelvic pain or with intimacy? It may be endometri­osis. What is endometriosis? The endome­trium is a mucous membrane that lines the uterus. The endometrial tissue and cells normally grow and shed within the uterus during the female reproduc­tive …

As the aging population of Americans grows, adjustments must be made to the way healthcare services are managed and provided. One of those major changes rolled out last year when Medicare allowed total knee replacement surgery to be eligible for payment in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting as of …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Did you know that 10% of women in their childbearing years have endometriosis? The actual number is probably much higher because it often goes undiagnosed. The endometrium is a mucous membrane that lines the uterus. The endometrial tissue and cells normally grows and sheds within the …