World Rabies Day September 28 is World Rabies Day, a day dedicated to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. Rabies is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the central nervous system. By using prevention strategies and providing treatment early, death due to rabies is preventable! Who is at risk for […]
Skipped Generations: Seniors Raising Grandchildren by MARY JOYE, LMHC Most of us have heard of personality or physical traits skipping a generation in families. An example of this would be if a grandparent was an excellent self-taught musician and their grandchild has become one. The skill skipped a generation. A skipped-generation family means something entirely
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In this edition, we’re taking a closer look at youth and the future, especially the future of health care. The topic is more important now than ever before. Our features on the inaugural FSU/Winter Haven Hospital psychology interns and the new Center for Nursing Excellence at South Florida State College follow just two of many
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September is Peripheral Arterial Disease awareness month. PAD is a chronic condition affecting 20 million people in the U.S. If left untreated, it can result in unnecessary limb amputations. This has been seen disproportionately in people from minority communities. It involves a buildup of plaque in the arteries— much like how your kitchen sink builds
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School Guidelines, Practices Keep Student-Athletes Safe by TERESA SCHIFFER The temperatures in Central Florida can soar uncomfortably high, as any native can attest. For kids who have grown up here, it may be tempting to take that heat in stride. Unfortunately, high heat can have potentially life-threatening effects. As school athletics ramp up and the
By: Dr. David Loewy While aging is a fact of life that one cannot escape, there are specific measures that can be taken to ensure the best possible vision as you age. The following lifestyle modifications can help delay or prevent certain eye diseases. Regular Eye Examinations One of the most important things you can
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South Florida State College’s New Center for Nursing Excellence Takes aim at Nurse Shortage by PAUL CATALA The combination of a new learning environment, updated labs and equipment, and a partnership with area hospitals is what’s anticipated to be the perfect prescription for producing highly skilled nurses. Avon Park’s South Florida State College recently welcomed
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Eyesight Is an Important Part of Your Child’s Back-to-School Kit As children gear up for back-to-school, it’s important to make sure we send them with one of the most important supplies: healthy eyes. Children’s eyes change quickly, so it’s important to watch for small problems to catch them before they become bigger problems. Take our
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin on the scalp and other areas of the body. According to the National Library of Medicine, about 3 to 10 people out of 100 are affected by this chronic condition. It’s more common in men than in women, and it
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Winter Haven Hospital’s First FSU Psychology Interns Help to Expand Care to the Underserved Area by PAUL CATALA Ever since Shelby Mathias was a child, she’s felt compelled to help and provide support for those around her. “Showing compassion to those experiencing adversity was instilled in me by my mother,” she says. Losing her mother
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