Pasco/ N Tampa

Accidents happen. When they do your life can change in a flash. Last October I had just finished washing my face and was headed to bed. My flipflop caught under the area rug between the master bath and the bedroom. I slammed into the fireplace which sticks out four feet …

BayCare Health System plans to bring a state-of-the-art urgent care clinic to the Lakeland area this summer. The leading health system in the region will open the first BayCare Urgent Care in Lakeland to provide convenient and easy access to care for patients in that local community. BayCare Urgent Care …

In March, 2020, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) launched telehealth services across all FCS sites statewide, allowing patients continued and convenient access to care, while mitigating the impact and spread of COVID-19. Since the implementation of telehealth, thousands of patients have taken advantage of the service and have …

Especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been inundated with the advice to practice social distancing and maintain proper hygiene. However, it’s also critical to boost the immune system; after all, a robust immune system can be more effective at fighting off viruses, bacteria and illness. Here’s why… Your body …

Are your clothes fitting a little tighter? Starting to see sock rings around your ankles? Finding it difficult to avoid latenight chips and dips? If you’re stressing about the amount of weight you’ve gained over the past few months, you’re not alone! Many people have been cooking, baking, drinking, and …

By Michelangelo Mortellaro, P.A. According to Census Bureau numbers, there are approximately 10 million veterans who are 65 years old or older. Undoubtably, there are thousands of spouses of deceased veterans in this category as well. Various veterans assistance groups estimate close to 20 percent of these folks are likely …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. The past few months have been a time of change and readjustment for us all. Dr. Vahora is pleased to announce she will resume wellness exams in June! If you are having any unusual or painful gynecological problems, don’t ignore your symptoms! Many people may be …

By Michael Branch, MD Age-related hearing loss, known as sensory-neural hearing loss, is a normal part of growing older. Approximately 50% of people will have significant hearing loss by age 75 years. Preventing this type of hearing loss – through things like avoiding loud noise exposure – and treating sensory-neural hearing …

Dr. Daana Coberly, Coberly Plastic Surgery and Med Spa Virtual medical visits may seem futuristic, but they have been utilized for many years, and it looks like now, in the event of our stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols, telehealth visits are becoming commonplace. These virtual office visits are proving …

Along with the seasonal flu, this year, we are also all concerned with the newest Coronavirus, COVID-19. Taking precautions is essential. Young children, individuals with weakened immune systems, and adults 65 and over are more susceptible to the dangers of the flu and COVID-19, as their symptoms can quickly exacerbate …