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  • The itching, sneezing, burning questions

    Getting answers on allergy season Dr. George Lyle specializes in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the Barranco Clinic in Winter Haven. He often sees patients suffering from allergies. Dr. Lyle answers some questions about these sometimes debilitating problems. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): Spring can wreak havoc on people with allergies. What are…

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  • Hospice Help: Safe as a patient in your own home

    Hospice Help: Safe as a patient in your own home

    ALTHOUGH WE USUALLY associate the month of March with the first bloom of flowers, falling in love and the beginning of spring, there is another annual celebration that occurs. March happens to be known as National Patient Safety Awareness Month, which means that as healthcare providers, we want to make sure that we raise awareness…

  • Healthy Smiles: Why is it so important to have a hygienist clean your teeth?

    Healthy Smiles: Why is it so important to have a hygienist clean your teeth?

    MANY PEOPLE often ask us why it is so important to have a hygienist clean your teeth at least every six months. Here are some answers that often help my patients understand the reasoning behind this healthy practice:

  • Pediatric Health: The decision to vaccinate

    Pediatric Health: The decision to vaccinate

    THE RECENT CASES of measles at Disneyland have sparked a nationwide conversation about the decision to vaccinate and its impact on the health of our country’s children.

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