South Tampa

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 …

While many of us are more than ready to wave goodbye and good riddance to 2020, The New Year inevitably evokes resolutions of much-needed change. Most of our initiatives, such as exercising, learning a new language, and eating healthier, are backed with good intentions but often fall to the wayside. …

Gerald “Jerry” Pappa is a busy man, he traveled quite a bit years ago when he was a lobbyist in Washington, and on one trip in 2003, his back pain became unbearable. Soon after, Jerry was told that he had a degenerative spine disease. Jerry underwent TEN surgeries of the …