South Tampa

By Sheryl Hensel As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t even notice it’s there or think about what it’s doing. What happens when it doesn’t work properly? Diseases like Colorectal Cancer, Endometriosis, Kidney Disease, Vision Impairments, and Brain Disorders to name a few start to set …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. It’s not uncommon for women to experience heavy bleeding due to fibroids or cysts at various stages in their life, but for many women endometriosis is the primary disorder causing their ongoing issues. Endometriosis and intrauterine disorders can cause excessive bleeding and pain. For older women …

A common question people ask is what I should do between visits to my esthetician or dermatologist that are the most complimentary to achieving my beauty and skincare objectives. Some protocols used to restore and beautify the skin do so by inducing cellular trauma to stimulate the skin cells healing …

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital has enhanced its services for pediatric and adult congenital heart defect patients with the addition of a pediatric cardiologist with specialized training in congenital cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Ryan Boggs, M.D. A cardiac MRI is a noninvasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic technology, not radiation, …

Dr. Clay McEntire Getting orthodontic treatment has numerous benefits; some of these include fewer incidences of head, neck and jaw pain, better digestion, increased periodontal health, clearer speech, and a beautiful smile, which boosts confidence. Straightening your teeth can have a positive psychological effect on a person’s self-esteem. Straighter teeth …

Long before COVID-19 we faced a health crisis. Few people talked about it, but it was right here – the loneliness epidemic. Now, the growing number of lonely, isolated seniors has become a crisis that we cannot ignore. Loneliness has physical consequences that can be devastating, especially for seniors. It …

It’s February, so be honest, how are you fairing with your New Year’s resolutions? Are you still forging ahead? The truth is the majority of people are finding it challenging to stay on track. Many people are finally getting back to working full days outside of the home, and they …

We hear so much about love this time of year, but how in tune are you with the importance of loving yourself enough to live your healthiest life? Many people struggle with this philosophy and don’t feel like they have the time, willpower, or fortitude to embark on or follow …

BayCare has opened its newest state-of-the-art HealthHub facility in South Tampa. This concept is a new model of care designed to make life better for residents in the South Tampa community. The BayCare HealthHub (South Tampa), which opened to the community on Nov. 2, is an integrated model of care …

Our New Year’s resolutions probably include weight loss goals and working out at this time of year. But what’s the best way to get there? Over the years, most people have toned up and lost a few pounds, only to regain them rather quickly once they fall off the exercise …