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  • Mission Possible

    Mission Possible

    Homeless Outreach Center Cares for Body, Mind story and photos by PAUL CATALA Jason Garland says he stops in at The Mission of Winter Haven daily just to get the basic necessities not found on the streets, namely food and a shower. As he relaxes on a couch inside, Garland reflects on how his life…

  • Community Care: Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

    Community Care: Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

    Identifying Barriers to Mental Health Care for Minorities

  • Pop Quiz: Identifying Stress and Anxiety in Your Life

    Pop Quiz: Identifying Stress and Anxiety in Your Life

    There’s no denying that we live in a stressful world, but stress and anxiety can develop into something much more serious. As the importance of mental health becomes more evident, the toll stress and anxiety can take becomes clearer. Stress, anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder are prevalent mental health concerns that can easily affect your…

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  • Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Complicated Name for a Common Condition

    Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Complicated Name for a Common Condition

    Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin on the scalp and other areas of the body. According to the National Library of Medicine, about 3 to 10 people out of 100 are affected by this chronic condition. It’s more common in men than in women, and it…

  • For Brighter Skin, Choose Microdermabrasion

    For Brighter Skin, Choose Microdermabrasion

    Looking for more youthful, fresh, glowing skin? If you don’t have time to let your face recover from a more invasive procedure but still want a more even skin tone and revitalization, then microdermabrasion might be the treatment for you.

  • How Are AV Fistulas and Grafts Formed?

    How Are AV Fistulas and Grafts Formed?

    Last month, I talked about why a patient might need to undergo arteriovenous fistula surgery. This month, let’s take a look at how AV fistulas and grafts are formed.

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