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Skin changes – discoloration (pinkish or brownish), thickening, dryness and itching in the lower leg are usually signs of venous (vein) disease. If you have any of these in your lower legs and ankles, the specialists at Vascular Vein Centers can help with a careful evaluation and explanation of what …

By the audiologists at Winter Haven Audiology & Ridge Audiology — Kevin T. Barlow and Scheyere-Ann Moir Because hearing loss often occurs gradually, few who suffer from it realize how it affects all aspects of health, including overall quality of life. Research over the past 15 years has only begun …

Seeking Treatment is Critical, but You Should Not Settle on Just Anyone to Perform Your Kyphoplasty Kyphoplasty | Dr. Tien V Le | Dual Fellowship-Trained | Board-Certified Spinal Neurosurgeon Kyphosis is a hunching of the spine. The vertebrae in the back become narrowed and wedged due to fractures in the …

By Dr. David Steinberg, Pharmacist As the baby boomer generation ages and medications become more numerous, children and family members are charged with caring for the loved ones. This task comes not only with much stress but also with many questions. The questions often range from “Who will administer the …

If you have persistent pain for six months or more, it’s considered chronic. By that point, you may have tried just about everything to find relief, but you know you don’t want to undergo even more painful surgery or take medication for the rest of your life. What do you …

With fad diets, extreme lifestyle disruptions and unhealthy diet pills, and other means to control appetite, over the years, most people have lost a few pounds, only to regain them rather quickly once they stop using those means. Why? Because the underlying condition is what’s really keeping you from losing …

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 …

According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 23% of all adults in the United States (more than 54 million people), suffer from arthritis. Arthritis, which can affect nearly any joint in the body, is an inflammation of one’s joints associated with the breakdown of cartilage. It causes painful symptoms …

By Brent Myers, Pastor of Community Life It doesn’t take much effort to hear of all the turmoil going on in our nation and around the world. It’s quite frightening at times to think about where this all might end up. But if we’re honest with one another, we really …

As your choice for leg health needs, Vascular Vein Centers celebrates 19 years serving Central Florida. We are proud of our continued presence in the Central Florida community and we are committed to many more years of service. Vascular Veins Centers is your home for vein health. We are not …