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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 …

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 …

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and unfortunately, it affects nearly 5.2 million Americans, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Experts estimate that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis will affect close to 15 million people by mid-century. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain …

Everyone knows what hospice care is. Or do they? When it comes to hospice, there are several common misconceptions about hospice care, its benefits, services provided and more. Most people tend to think it’s care for the dying, but those who have experienced it know it’s actually about living. Read …

Physical Medicine Center is Offering a GAINESwave Father’s Day Special By DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Do you have erectile dysfunction? Most standard medical practitioners will start a man on the “little blue pill,” but this only masks the symptoms of ED and it definitely doesn’t treat the cause. There is …