Charlotte Edition

The Make-Good-Resolutions Resolution

By Kailee Witt, MA Associate Director, Enrollment Management Systems & Communications Florida SouthWestern State College Every New Year brings with it new possibilities and, for some, new resolutions. There are many types of resolutioners. Some of us set impossible goals for ourselves – leading to a late night Netflix binge with the rest of that cake we made “just for …

Read More »

Compression Devices: Effective Treatment for Limb Swelling

By Alyssa Parker – Many individuals attempt to manage their limb swelling through various treatments such as compression stockings, exercise, diuretics, and elevation with little or no results. Limb swelling, also known as edema, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common conditions where limb swelling is the first symptom include venous insufficiency, post …

Read More »

Hearing Resources

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Another great tool for the hearing impaired is mental exercise that can improve the part of the brain that processes sound. This is even more important in today’s world because recent studies from John Hopkins and the National Institute of Aging have linked hearing loss to dementia. These studies revealed that those people who experience …

Read More »

SPENDTHRIFT VERSUS DISCRETIONARY TRUST PROVISIONS

By James W. Mallonee Most trusts and Wills contain a clause or paragraph regarding a spendthrift provision.  Some trust provisions also provide a sentence or statement about a trustee’s ability to act in their sole discretion with regard to distribution of assets to a beneficiary.  What is the difference between a spendthrift and a discretionary provision and which is better? …

Read More »

What will you RESOLVE to do in 2016?

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From …

Read More »

Protecting Your Heart from Holiday Stress

‘Tis the season to be jolly. The holiday season is traditionally a joyous occasion, a time of warm emotions when our thoughts turn toward gatherings of family and friends for the exchange of gifts, food, and companionship. However, there can be a flip-side to this holiday period. Many complain that the comfort and joy of the season can easily turn …

Read More »

Speech, More Than Just Talk

Most people associate speech therapy with the ability or lack there of to speak, and therapy associated with that. Speech rehabilitation is only a small part of what speech therapist do. In fact, speech-language therapists have many responsibilities in acute-care settings, medical inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and rehabilitation in the home care setting. Speech Therapist work closely with physician specialists …

Read More »

The Future of Healthcare Education at FSW

By Dr. Marie Collins, Dean, FSW School of Health Professions New technology changes how teachers reach students and nowhere is that paradigm more evident than at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). In the School of Health Professions,  a diverse group of students are prepared for multiple careers ranging from emergency medical technicians to respiratory therapists. Like many notable hospitals and …

Read More »

‘Tis The Season To Give Back Volunteering Can Improve Physical & Mental Health

By Amy Hilliard The holiday season is in full swing. In addition to shopping and entertaining family and friends, the holidays are also a great time to be of service to others. Everyone, regardless of age, can volunteer. In fact, older adults have a lifetime of knowledge, expertise and skills which make them especially equipped to positively impact society and …

Read More »

Are Stem Cells the Next Penicillin?

By David Ebner, Staff Writer Chances are that you have heard about stem cells—they have been in the news for years. But did you know that stem cells are being used right now in the United States to treat debilitating lung diseases? Sufferers of diseases like COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and interstitial lung disease are receiving life changing stem cell …

Read More »