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When you, your child, or a loved one has fever, sprains an ankle, gets an ear infection or gets overheated, it can be quite challenging to get a same-day appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room may not always the best choice. “We focus on giving patients …

The isolation, fear of what’s to come, and dealing with our lives as daily risk-takers, has left many people feeling anxious, over whelmed, and stressed out. Think about it. Many parents are trying to balance work, making sure their kids are attending school online and trying to prepare for whatever …

One year ago, David was lifting a fire pit in his back yard and fell to the ground in infuriating pain. He could not get up as the pain was completely unbearable. EMS transported him to the emergency room, and he was admitted to the hospital. David had a herniated …

Dr. Jason P. Wilson, Board Certified in General Surgery, Specializes in Breast Oncology Surgery and Melanoma One of the benefits of living and working on the West Coast of Florida is the opportunity to enjoy the outside for so much of the year. We are fortunate to live in the …

The term “Good Sleep hygiene,” might seem strange; it’s concerning the critical importance of high-quality sleep without disruptions. When we sleep, we actually critical promote healing properties throughout the body. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are …

Being overweight can cause serious long-term health issues, and the statistics of obesity in the United States are staggering. More than 70 million people are considered obese, and 72% of adults over the age of twenty are considered overweight. Obesity and unhealthy weight gain can lead to the following: • …

They’re some of the most heartwarming stories and images of this year so far: Families, friends and loved ones gathered outside the windows of beloved seniors, coming together to spread love and share words of encouragement. Anything just to be physically close and visit face-to-face the way they could in …

No other field of medicine is changing as rapidly as oncology. Over the past decade, literally dozens of new medicines and new approaches for treating cancer have been developed, and this has resulted in many more people surviving cancer than ever before. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020, …

By Michelangelo Mortellaro, P.A. Who needs an estate plan? “Not me. I’m not rich. I don’t own anything valuable.” “Not me. I’ll get to it later. I’m too busy right now.” “Not me. I’m healthy and young.” The truth is: Every adult needs an estate plan. It’s not just for …

The YMCAs of Tampa Bay are partnering with local blood banks to help address the blood shortage due to the coronavirus temporarily shutting down large companies and schools that would usually host blood drives in its parking lots. That’s why the YMCAs of Tampa Bay stepped up with OneBlood and …