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What poses a greater threat to your health than Ebola?

The chances of catching the West African-born virus versus the threat of the flu and pneumonia Fears abound, but Americans have very little to worry about when it comes to contracting Ebola. While Ebola is serous and often fatal, outbreaks of the infectious disease are primarily in West Africa. “The risk to the general public…
Partnering with patients and the community in prevention

Dr. Wickstrom-Hill on an integrative approach to medicine and the First Responders Challenge As a waterskier for Cypress Gardens in the 1970s, Dale Wickstrom knew the importance of a healthy diet and keeping fit. After her mother’s near-death experience, she became a respiratory therapist. She later returned to school to become a Registered Nurse, and…
Workplace wellness for today’s modern workforce

How wellness programs can benefit both the employer and employees Company wellness programs don’t just benefit employees. Employers also experience a wealth of benefits from healthier employees, including lower healthcare costs, better overall morale where employees feel valued and respected, reduced absenteeism, improvements in productivity, and reduced turnover. Businesses with secure wellness programs will also…

Body, Mind & Spirit: Restoring confidence while reconstructing the breast

Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease, in my experience, is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures. New medical techniques have made it possible for us to create a breast that can come close in form and appearance to matching a natural breast. Frequently, reconstruction is possible…
Beyond breast cancer: Looking after your health

You’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and undergone the first phase of treatment: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Now comes the next step in your journey: taking good care of yourself, monitoring your health, and learning habits to promote good health for the long run. As a breast cancer survivor, healthy habits and…
Publisher’s Note: Will the Medicaid overhaul favor certain FL-based HMOs?

It seems only yesterday it was August 2, when hundreds of pages describing the Florida Medicaid overhaul were released. The goal of this overhaul is to shift Medicaid beneficiaries into “managed-care plans” by 2013 while using a heavily debated pilot program until then to set the wheels in motion. But which companies stand to benefit most…