Pop Quiz: Test your knowledge of oral cancer
| Understand the risks and symptoms to help prevent the disease and increase early detection|...
Pediatric Health: The decision to vaccinate
THE RECENT CASES of measles at Disneyland have sparked a nationwide conversation about the decision...
PCMA Letter: Here to help you live a safe and healthy life
AS PHYSICIANS, we understand that healthy lifestyle choices are key to a long and fruitful...
The dangers of gum disease
| Preventing periodontal problems is essential for overall health and well-being | MILLIONS OF AMERICANS...
Word of Mouth: The importance of being earnest about flossing
Flossing likely is not your favorite part of your oral routine, but it’s necessary for...
Healthy Cook: Food that helps keep teeth strong
WE EACH GET one set of permanent teeth. At least, we hope they are permanent...
Editor’s Dose: Adventures in Dentist Land
If you’re a parent and you’ve been to a pediatric dentist’s office lately, then you’ll...
Publisher’s Note: Florida passes California in healthcare signups
According to federal statistics released on Wednesday, February 18, our state has surpassed California with...
Local dentist shares the rewards of giving
In the above photo, Dr. William Nerestant and his assistants, Betzi and Joan, smile for...
Medical Advice: What you need to know about the measles
IT SEEMS AS THOUGH infectious illnesses have led the evening news for the last several...
How a life-saving transplant transformed my life
| Annemarie Ward shares her journey of keeping hope alive amidst heart disease | NEARLY...
Healthy Cook: Love a food that loves you back
BUGGS BUNNY had it right. He ate carrots because he liked them. But even if...
Pediatric Health: How sick is too sick for school?
With flu season in full swing, it can be hard to know if your child...
Hospice Help: Caring for ailing hearts
DO YOU OR A LOVED ONE find it increasingly more difficult to breathe? Ever have...
Word of Mouth: How cavities develop
Cavities are one of the most common issues affecting our teeth. A mainstay of childhood...
Pop Quiz: Maintaining optimal optical health
| Understanding the causes of low vision and taking precautions as you age | EYESIGHT...
Does your child’s diet need to diversify?
Our Food Editor, Trent Rowe, makes a great point about carrots. Kids do love them...
Celebrating Black History Month with a look at local African-Americans in medicine
ALEX ALEXANDER Registered Nurse Bartow Regional Medical Center As a black registered nurse from North...
Publisher’s Note: Where Florida stands on getting healthcare through the ACA marketplace
By the time this magazine hits the streets, we will be less than two weeks...
PCMA Letter: Matters of the heart
FEBRUARY is not just known for cupid and Valentine’s Day, but in the medical community...
