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  • It Takes a Community

    It Takes a Community

    We Care of Central Florida’s Project Think Pink Helps Uninsured Women Get Screening, Treatment by TERESA SCHIFFER Did you know that one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second-leading cause of cancer death…

  • Misinformation Is Contagious: Sort Fact From Fiction on the HPV Vaccine

    Misinformation Is Contagious: Sort Fact From Fiction on the HPV Vaccine

    Vaccinations are important shots that people need to get to protect against serious diseases.  You may have heard reports on the news recently about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. With all the buzz, it can be hard to sort fact from the fiction. Test your knowledge by taking our quiz and learn how to ensure…

  • Health Savings Accounts Have More to Offer Than You Think

    Health Savings Accounts Have More to Offer Than You Think

    by MARY TOOTHMAN As the number of people with high-deductible health insurance plans continues to rise, the option of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) —  created to help handle out-of-pocket expenses — is likely to attract more interest. An HSA can be funded with pre-tax money, allowing for $3,400 for individual and $6,750 for families annually…

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  • Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy

    Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy

    With the increase in longevity and improvement in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, a sizable proportion of Americans are on either an antiplatelet agent or full anticoagulation. These are commonly known as blood thinners. In the next two columns, I’ll talk about the most commonly used blood thinners. Common indications for requiring antiplatelet agents are…

  • Celebrating Glaucoma Awareness Month

    Celebrating Glaucoma Awareness Month

    January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease where the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged over time. Each eye has an optic nerve. This nerve acts like a cable sending information about what you see to the brain. This is just like a cable to your television. Without treatment,…

  • Smoking Hurts More Than Your Lungs

    Smoking Hurts More Than Your Lungs

    I cannot really believe that the holidays are upon us already.  This year has been like no other with its  usual mix of pain and pleasure. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the role of lifestyle in the management of vascular disease that can lend a sense of control in its otherwise…

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