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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Risk Factors for Cavities that May Surprise You
Everyone knows that cavities are caused by too much sugar and poor oral care like neglecting daily brushing and flossing, but are those the only causes? There are actually many other behaviors that can put you at a greater risk of developing cavities. Just like brushing and flossing, the majority of additional risk factors for…
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Urgency Versus Emergency: Know the Difference!
When you are sick or injured, the last thing on your mind is the cost. Unfortunately, the high costs of the Emergency Room can leave you with a hurting wallet for months after the visit. Luckily, there are now urgent care centers like Owl Now Urgent Care that are available to provide treatment for a…