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  • Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed

    Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed

    Like any other year, the 2014 Florida Legislative Session saw a lot of action for health and safety-related bills.  Some of them passed with flying colors, while others failed—but, just in case you aren’t aware—I’d like to summarize three important pieces of legislation that are being made into law: SB 1030 During the legislative session,…

  • Ask a Nurse: Andropause → Male Menopause

    Ask a Nurse: Andropause → Male Menopause

    Yes guys, you too have hormones and will eventually go through “the change” unless you are proactive. Beginning as early as 30 years old testosterone levels steadily decline at a rate of about one to two percent per year (1)(3). Some studies have shown this decline to begin even earlier! Symptoms of Andropause include loss…

  • PCMA Letter: Men’s health reminders and your save-the-date

    PCMA Letter: Men’s health reminders and your save-the-date

    Every June, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, educational, and outreach events.  Why, you ask?  Well, first off, I think we all know that men are usually the last ones to admit when they need a checkup, or when they should go see a doctor for a routine screening.  But,…

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