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When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold statement. It is one thing for an individual to stand and say “As for me, I will serve the Lord!”    To make that statement alone requires a great deal of faith on my part, and a great deal of faithfulness on the Lord’s part. It is an even bigger thing to …

Dr. Brian Healy, AP,DOM,LMT Light is essential to all living creatures on Earth.  The energy from the sun is what powers our planet, creating our weather and directly providing vital sustenance to the simple organisms at the foundation of our biosphere (plankton, algae, and plants) and indirectly feeding all the animals higher on the food chain that depend on the …

Two days shy of 26 weeks gestation, Amy & Daniel Jodoin received devastating news during a routine visit to monitor their twin girls. During the echocardiogram, the tech noticed something wrong and asked the doctor to take a look. At that time, Amy was immediately sent to Shands at the University of Florida Labor and Delivery unit to be assessed …

By James J. O’Mailia, M.D., Gastroenterologist I am often asked by my patients about their symptoms of Irritable bowel Syndrome, or IBS.  I have known of this affliction for nearly 40 years, since I first entered Medical School, and have seen it used to explain multiple gastrointestinal symptoms – sometimes accurately, many times inaccurately.  IBS has had various other names: …

By Physicians Rehabilitation FDA Approved Treatment for Knee  Arthritis Offered Locally Currently, an estimated 27 million people suffer from know osteoarthritis making it one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S.  It is estimated by the year 2030, 72 million Americans will be at high risk for osteoarthritis.  Patients with chronic joint pain often think nothing can …

By Ryan Polselli, M.D., Breast Imaging Radiologist Breast MRI is a specialized form of MRI specifically designed to detect breast cancer. Although there is no radiation and it does not require the firm type of compression as with mammography, it does require intravenous contrast and you must lie on your stomach in an MRI scanner for approximately 20 minutes. Breast …

A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long time or doesn’t go away. Some examples of chronic conditions are cancer, effects of stroke, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The caregiver helps the person …

By William Ehrlich, MD, FAACS Oculofacial & Cosmetic Surgeon The Frantz Cosmetic Center at Frantz EyeCare offers two of the most advanced treatments for skin rejuvenation: the MiXto SX MicroFractional CO2 Laser, and the Lumenis® IPL Photorejuvenation treatment. CO2 laser resurfacing makes it possible for patients to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post-treatment down time. The laser delivers …

As with television viewing, eye care professionals generally agree that video games will not harm your child’s eyes or vision, if you follow a few viewing tips. While there is usually less strain involved in gaming than in doing close work such as sewing or reading, being in front of a screen for long stretches of time can leave your …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services “When it comes to taking care of hearing loss, experience really matters!” states John Hoglund of Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center. “Most people do not fully understand how complicated hearing loss can be. There are so many factors involved including the type of loss, how long the loss has been present, sensitivity …