South Tampa

We’ve been forewarned that this year’s storm season is going to be much more active than last years. We can hope and cross our fingers that our coast won’t get hit, but it’s essential to make plans for hurricane season. It’s important to have a plan. • Lists of medication …

After getting several stents, Richard Wheeler said he had a difficult time when his cardiologist at BayCare’s Mease Countryside Hospital told him there was nothing else he could do for him. Wheeler became one of the more than 6million people in the United States with heart failure, a condition where …

By Michael Branch, MD What is sinusitis, and how long does it last? Chronic sinusitis affects nearly 30 million people in the United States each year.1 Inflammation of the sinuses within the nose and head interferes with how mucus drains and can cause difficulty breathing through the nose due to …

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE …

We are hearing about inflammation more often in health and wellness circles, but what exactly is inflammation and how can we reduce it?  Inflammation is a process by which your body’s white blood cells and the things they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. …

By Ginger Lettelleir Recently I was talking to a friend who told me that he has never had a massage. He said, “Guys don’t get massages.” This was surprising to hear considering the many benefits of regular massage therapy. Spa therapy is a way to provide a reset for your …

Dr. Nitesh Paryani helps cancer patients during one of the most difficult times of their lives. As a radiation oncologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital, he provides care that aims to identify and treat cancers as quickly and effectively as possible. Informed by his family’s nearly 60-year history of treating cancer …

Pinellas Oral Surgery is Known for Their Expertise and Comforting Care Choosing an oral surgeon should never be taken lightly or mandated. Patients and their dentists have many specialists to choose from, so making the right decision is in the power of your hands. Dr. José F. Lázaro has been …

By Ginger Lettelleir It’s that time again—spring forward and lose an hour of sleep! Ugh! Yet, it’s also a reminder that spring is in the air. With the new season many of us also take time to do some spring cleaning around our home. What a wonderful idea! An even …

By Martin Maldonado, MD, FACG The current guidelines for colonoscopy are recommended for anyone over 45 to get screened. Early colonoscopy prevents cases of colon cancer in those over the age of 45 due to education and efforts to remove polyps early on before they can proliferate and turn cancerous. …