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Breast Cancer Survivors Share Stories of Perseverance Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care if you’re a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or sole provider. It doesn’t care if you’re embarking on the best adventure of your life or going through your most trying time. Despite the awareness campaigns and vast education on the topic, the…
Early Detection Goes a Long Way in the Breast Cancer Fight, Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the weather is starting to cool off a bit in Central Florida, it’s the perfect time for the annual Central Florida Health Care Golf tournament. This special event is a chance to raise much-needed funds to provide mammograms…
Pop Quiz!

Autism Doesn’t Always Look the Same Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is one of the most talked about conditions, especially when children and young adults are concerned. It is a broad range of conditions that can present in a number of ways. Take our quiz and broaden your knowledge of autism. 1. What percentage…

Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

It’s here! The fifth annual Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is available hot off the press for all of your referral needs. We’re happy to report that we’ve gotten bigger and better. There are more physicians than ever in this directory, which means more options for you.
How to maintain oral health during the holidays

The holiday season is fast approaching with many distractions that might keep you from maintaining good oral health. Luckily, following a few tips can help ensure that your mouth stays in tip-top shape throughout the holidays! Up your oral care routine First and foremost, stick to your daily oral care routine. Then, to make sure…
The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

The immediate questions: Why? How did it happen? How long will she be there? How quickly can I get there? She’ll be upset, especially being alone. But can I get away right now? As care managers in geriatrics and dementia care, participating in ER visits is one of our biggest strengths and helps provide peace…