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  • Tips for Maintaining a Healthy, Youthful Look

    Tips for Maintaining a Healthy, Youthful Look

    by MARY TOOTHMAN Things have changed a lot since the days when the primary beauty treatments were hair styles, nails, and facials — although those are still part of mainstream beauty care. These days, there are many ways to work on beauty as age progresses, and they appear to be quite popular. Mark and Jeanna…

  • Local Medical Team Visits Kenya to Treat Patients with Heart Disease

    Local Medical Team Visits Kenya to Treat Patients with Heart Disease

    by MARY TOOTHMAN A group of local medical professionals traveled to Kenya earlier this year to provide instruction and medical care, and it seems likely there will be a return trip at some point in the future. Dr. David Evans, a BayCare Medical Group cardiovascular surgeon, physician assistant Dave Reid, and Winter Haven Hospital Cardiovascular…

  • Unsung Heroes

    Unsung Heroes

    Athletic Trainers Instrumental in Keeping Athletes Ready for Competition Year after year and season after season, sports and athletic competitions remain popular, both for participants and spectators. We root for our favorite teams and cheer athletes on to great victories. Playing a sport is an excellent way to stay in shape physically and mentally, and…

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  • Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

    Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

    It’s here! The fifth annual Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is available hot off the press for all of your referral needs. We’re happy to report that we’ve gotten bigger and better. There are more physicians than ever in this directory, which means more options for you.

  • How to maintain oral health during the holidays

    How to maintain oral health during the holidays

    The holiday season is fast approaching with many distractions that might keep you from maintaining good oral health. Luckily, following a few tips can help ensure that your mouth stays in tip-top shape throughout the holidays! Up your oral care routine First and foremost, stick to your daily oral care routine. Then, to make sure…

  • The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

    The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

    The immediate questions: Why? How did it happen? How long will she be there? How quickly can I get there? She’ll be upset, especially being alone. But can I get away right now? As care managers in geriatrics and dementia care, participating in ER visits is one of our biggest strengths and helps provide peace…

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