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The Struggle is Part of Their Story

Clay and Beranda Mock Share Their Story as they Continue Their Journey to Parenthood by LENORE DEVORE She was 23. He was 19. They were young, but Beranda didn’t have time to play games. She told Clay Mock right away that she only wanted a serious relationship, one that would involve getting pregnant quickly. Time…
Pop Quiz: See How Much You Know About Tooth and Gum Disease

by ERIKA ALDRICH Tooth and gum disease are important health considerations well beyond childhood, but they are not as high in our social health consciousness as they need to be. Since knowledge is power, knowing as much as possible about oral health can help you to decrease your chances of having cavities, losing teeth,…
Striking Out Cancer

World Record Attempt at Charity Challenge Helps Raise Cancer Awareness story by MARY TOOTHMAN The third time was supposed to be the charm – but an attempt on April 15 to break the World Record of a human cancer awareness ribbon did not have Mother Nature on its side. Still, organizer Chris Hazelwood sounded…

Benefits of Breastfeeding Your Baby

Here are some facts about the benefits of breastmilk from the medical staff at Central Florida Health Care. There are many benefits of breastfeeding your baby. Now, this is not to follow the trend “breast is best” or to shame mothers who are unable to breastfeed their little ones. Our medical team at Central Florida…
The Difference Between a Sports Versus School Physical

Before you schedule your child’s back-to-school physical during Back to School Week at Central Florida Health Care, Inc., here are a few key differences between a sports versus school physical. AH, SUMMERTIME—when the days are long and life is easy for student. As the kids kick back and enjoy the break from their studies, parents…
Back to School Checkups

It is almost that time of the year again, when children all over the country prepare to head back to school to begin a new year. When scheduling your child’s annual physicals and exams, don’t overlook their oral hygiene! Ensuring your child has a happy and healthy mouth before going back to school is just…