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  • Q&A with Erin Brown, Emergency Room Nurse

    On What It Takes to Be a Nurse   Emergency Room nurse Erin Brown, RN is dedicated to her patients at the Lake Wales Medical Center (LWMC).  In January, she was awarded Employee of the Month for her dedication and exemplary service.  In honor of National Nurses Week, happening May 6-12, we talked to her recently…

  • Nothing to Sneeze At

    Investigating Ways to Survive and Thrive with Seasonal Allergies Headaches, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, coughing— these are all symptoms of seasonal, outdoor allergies.  The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.  And although Florida may not be the worst place for seasonal…

  • Setting the dental record straight

    Setting the dental record straight

    Avoiding multiple health and social problems caused by unsightly teeth at all ages THERE ARE MANY reasons to take care of those pearly whites — at any age. Maybe an elementary student is picked on for her crooked teeth. Maybe a young athlete is in a sporting accident and needs emergency dental care. Maybe grandma…

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  • Gaining a Better Understanding of Pacemakers and Defibrillators

    Gaining a Better Understanding of Pacemakers and Defibrillators

    Pacemakers and defibrillators have become so common. Everyone has questions and concerns about these. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. What are pacemakers and defibrillators used for? Pacemakers are used when the heart rate is too slow or stops and the patient is symptomatic: dizziness or blackouts usually. Conversely, defibrillators are for the…

  • Use of Opioids as First-Line Treatment a Slippery Slope

    Use of Opioids as First-Line Treatment a Slippery Slope

    What do Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, and Chris Farley have in common? These are celebrities who developed dependence on prescription drugs that started with legitimate use after injuries or procedures. They subsequently developed an addiction, which culminated in their unfortunate and untimely deaths due to unintentional overdose. Just a few examples of other celebrities who…

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. It destroys the macula, which is the small central area of the retina that provides detailed, central vision. With AMD, you lose the ability to see fine details, both close-up and at a distance.  Due to the…

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