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By: James Leiber, DO Hip Labrum Tears Think of the hip labrum as a gasket that surrounds the rim of the socket where the hip bone attaches. Its job is to assist hip stability, and when injured or torn, it can cause pain and catching of the joint. If you’ve …

At Touchstone Home Care we offer independently contracted, certified CNA’s to assist clients with daily living activities. The role in providing care is different with each client. Light cooking and housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments, bathing, shopping, companion care, medication reminders and exercise are a few of the services we …

When an extraction is necessary, it’s because the structure of the tooth is too weak to support a crown or restoration, or it may be due to the bone loss and periodontal disease within the supporting gingival tissue. Bacteria often goes unnoticed under crowns, bridges or within root canaled teeth, …

The more we become educated on the benefits of staying healthy and inducing overall wellness, many people are incorporating spa services, and for good reason. In days past, it was often believed that a spa service was for the elite or just reserved for special occasions, but in today’s fast-paced, …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. The warm days of summer are here. Long strolls on the beach, relaxing poolside, and hot steamy nights might seem enticing when it comes to being intimate with your partner, but if you are like many women, you might be feeling a little “off” this season. …

About one in five Americans are likely to develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), making it the most common form of cancer in the U.S. It is also the most preventable cancer. In fact, research indicates that protecting your skin before …

Kenneth Hill of New York had been at St. Anthony’s Hospital for a short time when he learned that he would become the first patient to move into the hospital’s new 90-bed patient tower. “I feel so special,” said Hill as nurses and hospital transporters gathered his belongings for the …

Expansion and Renovations in St. Petersburg total $152 million As St. Anthony’s Hospital is in the midst of marking 90 years of providing quality care to the residents of South Pinellas County, BayCare is proud to announce the opening of a new 90-bed patient tower at the hospital to continue …

Residents of Epperson and Watergrass will be pleased to know that Florida Medical Clinic is opening a state-of-the-art Watergrass facility in the summer of 2022. We recently caught up with Dr. Ayazo, a respected family physician at Florida Medical Clinic to learn more. H&W: The new Florida Medical Clinic (FMC) …

By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine The body is an interconnected machine with each part working together in harmony. The lumbar spine is a crucial element of this machine. The hip, knee, and foot are all controlled by spinal nerves within the low back. A problem in the lumbar spine …