Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG Many women carry a little secret that they dare not tell even their best friend. The truth is that many pre and postmenopausal women, and even women that have recently gone through childbirth, have vaginal disorders, pain, and issues that they often withhold and keep to …
Read More »Promising Trends in Cancer Care
The outlook for people diagnosed with cancer is becoming brighter all the time, thanks to a variety of ongoing advancements. Over 18 million cancer survivors are living in the U.S. today, according to the American Cancer Society. Increasingly, many of the nearly 2 million Americans who will be diagnosed with …
Read More »Repair and Restore with QC Kinetix
By Daniel Sucherman, MD The noise of chronic pain can relentlessly invade everyday activities. It’s a loud, unwelcome voice when we’re trying to sleep, when we rise from bed, and when we attempt to shower or dress. It complicates our ability to commit to social and recreational activities ahead of …
Read More »Preparing for 2024
It’s hard to believe that it will soon be 2024. While many of us are looking forward to waving goodbye to 2023, there are things that you can and should do now to prepare for the new year ahead. Start scheduling your medical appointments now. Florida is booming, and with …
Read More »Competitive Edge Physical Therapy’s 2024 Mission to Support Community Wellbeing
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tampa Bay, Competitive Edge Physical Therapy (CEP) is passionately dedicated to enhancing more than just patient outcomes, but also community wellbeing. Their mission goes beyond providing physical therapy; it’s about touching lives and offering hope to those who might otherwise go without essential care. …
Read More »Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms and signs that affect the genital and urinary tracts in postmenopausal women. It is a common condition resulting from the hormonal changes associated with menopause, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. …
Read More »How Nancy Went from Excruciating Neck Pain All Day, Everyday… to No Pain!
Millions of people are suffering from chronic pain. Some resort to surgery and some may take pain medications to mask the symptoms or just suffer silently through it all, day in and day out, they are alternative treatments that are helping alleviate pain for countless individuals. One of those methods …
Read More »It’s A Wonderful Life
By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able …
Read More »Winter Haven Hospital’s (WHH) Bariatrics Program earned accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
The application process involved submitting the program’s casework with review of overall quality, safety and patient success. It also ensures that all places in the hospital, which include the facilities in the ER, OR and radiology have the proper equipment to care for these special patients. “I am so proud …
Read More »Overcoming Decades of Pain: John’s Journey to Wellness
Chronic pain can be a relentless companion, diminishing our quality of life and limiting our activities. Brandon, a dedicated care-taker and avid golfer, knows this all too well. For two decades, he wrestled with neck and back pain, with a more recent elbow injury that threatened his passion for golf. …
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