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Believe in pink. Believe in miracles.
What it Means to be a Breast Cancer Survivor I believe in pink. I believe laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day. And I believe in miracles. ~…
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The gloves are on
Fighting back with risk assessment and prevention The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and getting older. For women living in the United States, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer next to skin cancer. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths next to lung cancer.…
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Mammogram memo
How often should I get checked? One in eight women will get breast cancer in their lives. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. One way to improve these outcomes is by having appropriate screenings whereby we are able to detect cancer earlier. Mammograms can be uncomfortable for many women and…
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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…
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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…
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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…