Ocala

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County November is National Hospice Month and what a way to help us celebrate it! Modern Healthcare announced on October 12 that Hospice of Marion County ranked #45 in the nation and is the only hospice organization in the state of Florida to make this …

Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG, FFPMRS Breast cancer survivors almost always suffer from prolonged side effects of estrogen deprivation, especially with vaginal dryness and consequently, decreased libido. Estrogen treatment is contraindicated in them. There is now a novel new therapy for both their pain with intercourses due to vaginal dryness. Vaginal …

Many people experience bone density loss from the effects of aging, injury or degenerative wear and tear, but for those that have undergone breast cancer treatment, bone loss is a common issue. This is also true for many other types of cancer. Chemotherapy drugs are known to reduce bone density, …

By Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH Depression is characterized by low mood lasting at least two weeks and is often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of hope, lack of interest in activities, and unexplained pain. Depression affects 1 in 5 people at some point in their lifetime. Some have periods of depression …

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more people dying of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colorectal and brain cancers combined. It is the second most common cancer in both men and women, …

By Kristi Foret Picking health plan coverage is important, but navigating your options is not easy. Plan choices vary by county; chronicmedical conditions and your financial status affect your options; and spouses can enroll in different health plans. Medicare benefit plans change January 1. Here are some tips to help …

With everyone concerned about the coronavirus, lots of people are postponing or skipping standard preventive healthcare measures, including annual screening mammograms. While we should all take every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we should not ignore other important health protocols, including early breast cancer detection. One in every …

By Karl F Siebuhr, MD At Reconstructive Orthopaedics, we are concerned with our patient’s whole body of comprehensive care and work directly with the patients’ primary doctors and specialists for optimal healing, bone health, and overall wellness. We work with the most advanced and innovative technology. Is Knee Replacement Surgery …

Tucker Hill and its surrounding neighborhoods are located on the West side of Ocala, FL. The area we have identified is from US 441 on the East, to 27th Avenue on the West, and from NW 10th Street (Hwy 27), South to SR 200. It is approximately 1,621 acres. The …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County No one could have foretold the unfolding events of spring 2020. It is said the entire world is undergoing an experience of “collective grief.” We are grieving the loss of daily life as we knew it, the loss of jobs, the loss of schools, …