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Pop Quiz: With COVID-19 Vaccines Now Widely Available, Don’t Let Myths Deter You

COVID vaccines are being administered all over the country and the world as quickly as possible in an effort to halt the COVID-19 pandemic in its tracks. While vaccinations are our best bet to allow us to “get back to normal” as soon as possible, there are many myths and a lot of misinformation about…
Sharing Is Caring

Central Florida Health Care Explains the Importance of the Health Information Exchange by TERESA SCHIFFER We are living in an age of miracles when it comes to medical science. Modern healthcare professionals have a wealth of tools at their disposal to help patients recover from diseases that were once almost always fatal and improve the…
No Regrets

Gessler Clinic’s Dr. Alan Gasner Approaches 50 Years of Medical Service by PAUL CATALA From his first internship in May 1972 to his most recent patient visit in his clinic office in 2021, Dr. Alan Gasner has literally had a pulse on his patients and his career. Now in his 46th year of professional practice,…

Get Going Into The New Year

As we usher in the new year, many plan to make health and wellness a priority. Optimal health, defined as physical, mental and social wellbeing can be challenging for many to achieve . Here are some tips for starting a good healthy lifestyle in the new year Get up and go: jump into exercise from…
It Takes a Community to Heal A Warrior

The holiday season is a time of catching up with friends and family and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately for many veterans suffering from PTSD and their families, it can be a challenging and stressful time of year. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, each day 22 veterans take their own lives. It…
Three Reasons to Smile This Holiday Season

by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Since this is the Health & Beauty Edition and the holidays are up on us, let’s switch it up a bit and talk about how a beautiful smile can change how you look and feel for the better. It’s not uncommon for someone with a cracked tooth or yellow enamel…