BayCare, the largest provider of behavioral health services in the Tampa Bay region, expanded this spring with the addition of a 24-bed inpatient psychiatric and medical unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz. The St. Joseph’s Hospital-North Unit for Psychiatry and Medical Services (UPM) opened in April 2023. The new …
Read More »Tech-Forward Physical Therapy Clinic Revolutionizes Care for Military Service Members in Tampa, Florida
Summer is the time of year that many military personnel are transferred to new posts, like the local MacDill Airforce Base and the Clearwater Coast Guard Station. Amidst the whirlwind of settling into new environments, many service members are also setting up new medical care providers, including physical therapy services. …
Read More »WHAT IS ACROMIOPLASTY?
By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Acromioplasty Defined Acromioplasty is a surgical procedure that is designed to help alleviate pain that is present in the shoulder when a person moves their arm to the front or to the side. This type of pain is called shoulder impingement because it literally …
Read More »Vaginal Atrophy and Menopause
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes hormonal changes. The ovaries gradually produce fewer hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting fertility. As a result, menstruation becomes irregular and eventually ceases altogether. Atrophy, in a medical context, refers to the shrinking …
Read More »Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Information provided by Freedom Health Inc. Florida is the Sunshine State and we are lucky to enjoy sunny weather year-round. Healthy skin is not the one that looks tanned. On the contrary, it is the skin that is more protected from the damaging UV rays. Enjoy our beautiful beaches, springs, …
Read More »Failure is a Part of Growth
By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune The Apostle Peter was a bold man. He stepped up when others stepped back. He was often the first to speak in a group setting. Because of his faith, he was able to walk on water. And, like most risk takers, he experienced his share …
Read More »Beware Sickcare: Shift to Optimal Health in Our Modern “Healthcare” System
[This post was originally published on neupttech.com and is republished with permission] Today, in the arena of health and wellness, a seismic shift is underway. Our prevailing model of healthcare—or rather, “sick-care”— is beginning to give way to a more forward-thinking approach: optimal health. So, what is this shift all …
Read More »The Most Common Causes of Cartilage Loss
By: Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Oftentimes, patients ask us what they can do to improve their joint cartilage and prevent arthritis. Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones to protect our joints by absorbing shock. The visual evidence of arthritis seen on imaging studies can be due to …
Read More »Cancer Survivorship
The American Cancer Society projects that nearly two million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. during 2023. The top three cancers among men are prostate, lung and colon. For women, the top three cancers are breast, lung and colon. Thanks to ongoing scientific research, however, medical …
Read More »Boosting Dad’s Health & Happiness: Celebrating Father’s Day with GAINSWave
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. This year, instead of traditional Father’s Day gifts, why not consider something …
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