Villages

UF Health is revolutionizing emergency stroke care in Central Florida by introducing the region’s first Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit to Lake and Sumter counties. This groundbreaking ambulance represents a significant advance in stroke response capabilities, bringing hospital-level treatment directly to patients’ doorsteps when every minute counts. Understanding Stroke: Recognizing the …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C August marks Psoriasis Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on a chronic skin condition that affects over 8 million Americans. At Lumen Dermatology, we recognize the profound impact psoriasis can have on patients’ physical comfort, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life. This awareness month …

Hip pain and mobility issues affect millions of Americans, significantly impacting their quality of life and daily activities. For patients in Florida seeking leading-edge orthopaedic care, UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics now offers advanced anterior hip replacement surgery under the expertise of orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Paul Mahle. Understanding Anterior Hip …

By Beth Richter, MD, PhD and George Skopis, MD The human eye is a magnificent structure of biological engineering, allowing us to perceive the world in vivid color and details. At the crux of this organ lies the retina—a delicate, light-sensitive layer thinner than an index card which lines the …

There Is No Magic Number. Here’s Why. Do you know if you’re getting enough sleep? Scientists have analyzed the sleeping habits of millions of individuals and found that sleep is important for maintaining brain health and that getting enough healthy sleep can even reduce the risk of developing cognitive decline …

By Dr. Andrew Franklin, DPM, PH.D Your feet do far more than simply carry you through your daily activities. They serve as windows into your overall health, often revealing the first signs of systemic health problems before symptoms appear elsewhere in your body. As podiatrists, we’re trained to recognize these …

It’s that time again—school bells, supply lists, permission slips, and the rush to get your kids (and yourself) squared away for the year ahead. But if you’re like most parents, you’ve probably waited until the last minute to schedule that required school physical, update vaccines, or submit that health clearance …

Catching cancer early can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Some tests can spot abnormalities even before signs or symptoms appear. Unfortunately, many people avoid colonoscopies (to detect colon cancer) or Pap smears (to test for cervical cancer) because they find them invasive, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. At-home …

Innovative Therapies Group A child’s expressive vocabulary grows rapidly from the time of his first word at approximately 12 months, through first grade. Did you know that the average 2 year old uses over 200 words growing to 1000 words by age 3 years to over 1600 words by age …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages 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 …