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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,…
Helping Hands

Adult Daycare Stimulates Minds While Offering Caregivers a Change of Pace by JULIE BUTTERFIELD It wasn’t too long before Change of Pace’s Administrator Cora Schwingel realized that it wasn’t just the caregivers getting a break at the adult daycare in Sebring; the clients loved it as well. Since 2012, Change of Pace has offered…
Pop Quiz! Do You Know the Best Ways to Prevent Falls in Your Home?

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury on the job, but did you know they are also one of the leading sources of injuries at home? Unfortunately, we tend to be more relaxed about safety at home, and that leads to the statistic that more than 75 percent of falls occur in the…

Enjoy the Summer Wisely

In Central Florida, we are blessed with sunny days for about two-thirds of the year. With so much sunshine pouring down on us, it’s important to remember that too much of anything – including sunshine – can be bad for your health. The biggest danger of too much sun exposure comes from the sun’s…
Lower Back Pain and Sciatica: Where to Start

Lower back pain and sciatica can be a life-changing event. There can be a lot of reasons for back pain but some popular ones that we hear about are things like stenosis, degenerative disc disease, alignment issues or good old-fashioned back strain. It makes sense that these injuries happen for different reasons. Arthritis in your…
Understanding Hernias

June is Hernia Awareness Month and to help educate you on what a hernia is, how they can be avoided and how they’re treated, we spoke with board-certified general surgeon Shiva Seetahal, MD. Dr. Seetahal specializes in procedures that treat gastrointestinal conditions, hernias, and endocrine disorders, and provides care for the body, mind, and spirit to support his…