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BayCare, West Central Florida’s leading, not-for-profit health care system, celebrated 25 years in 2022, a remarkable testament to the vision a small group of local hospitals embraced in 1997 to ensure that not-for-profit health care would remain strong in Tampa Bay. BayCare’s 25th year was a true validation, as documented …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes hormonal changes. The ovaries gradually produce fewer hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone, responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting fertility. As a result, menstruation becomes irregular and eventually ceases altogether. Atrophy, in a medical context, refers to the shrinking …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune The Apostle Peter was a bold man. He stepped up when others stepped back. He was often the first to speak in a group setting. Because of his faith, he was able to walk on water. And, like most risk takers, he experienced his share …

[This post was originally published on neupttech.com and is republished with permission] Today, in the arena of health and wellness, a seismic shift is underway. Our prevailing model of healthcare—or rather, “sick-care”— is beginning to give way to a more forward-thinking approach: optimal health. So, what is this shift all …

By: Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Oftentimes, patients ask us what they can do to improve their joint cartilage and prevent arthritis. Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones to protect our joints by absorbing shock. The visual evidence of arthritis seen on imaging studies can be due to …

Lara Warn instantly stands out in the crowd as she arrives for a weekly cycling class near downtown St. Petersburg. But it’s not just from the muscular frame of a natural athlete, the burst of platinum blond hair atop her otherwise close-cropped head, or the warm, mega-watt smile she flashes …

It may seem unbelievable that the statistics for Alzheimer’s and Dementia are skyrocketing to upwards of 6 million in the US, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Have you or a loved one already been diagnosed with this devastating disease? Forgetfulness, agitation and frustration, social withdrawal, difficulty …

By Kirksak Jay Poonkasem, MD, FAAFP, ABOIM, DipABLM Medical Director | BayCare Medical Group Integrative Medicine Clinic What is Integrative Medicine? Integrative medicine focuses on disease and prevention through lifestyle modifications, as well as whole-person care via the mind, body, and spirit connection for overall well-being. Integrative medicine is a …

Get a Complete Baseline Assessment and Injury Prevention with Force Decks Technology and Heart Rate Variability Screening Are you an athlete looking to gain a competitive edge? Do you want to prevent injuries before they happen? More importantly, when an injury occurs, do you want to get back in the …

By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics What is Prolotherapy? Prolotherapy is a cutting edge form of medical technology also termed “Regenerative Medicine.” These types of procedures are designed to improve acute or chronic injuries ranging from: ankle sprains, knee osteoarthritis, hip pain, low back pain, radicular disc pain in the …