Charlotte Edition

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. – Last month we began our discussion of various treatment options available for those with hearing loss.  We reviewed the advances that have been made in today’s hearing aids and the benefits of many technologically-advanced features. This month I continue with a review of other treatment options, specifically, assistive listening devices and brain retraining. Communication …

By Jaye Sadler, Physical Therapist, Progressive Physical Therapy – According to recent studies, up to 37% of all working age people will miss an average of 11 days of work related to a neck issue during their lifetime. Many (15% or more) will suffer multiple episodes of work loss due to neck issues. Neck pain is common in all types …

By Denise DiLuv and Robert Briggs, Licensed Massage Therapists, Progressive Health Club – When we go see our doctor, the visit usually last 10 minutes or less and one of our concerns is normally addressed. Stress and pain control are one of the hottest topics and many times the treatment can be initiated with a prescription for massage therapy. THE …

Try Millennium Physician Group’s Walk-in Medical Center Feeling sick on a weekend or during the evening and need treatment? There’s a new alternative to the busy Emergency Department! Millennium’s Walk-in Medical Center is a wonderful alternative to a busy Emergency Department for life’s minor health problems. This particular Walk-in Medical Center is unique to the area because it will be open …

By Bill Bambrick, Lexington Manor – In last month’s issue we covered seven things you need to know when considering an Assisted Living Community (also known Today, people are more occupied with their cell phones, i pads, and other electronic distractions to take the time to talk. But this specific talk is more on the emotional side where distractions need …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS – If you’ve been told that you have cataracts, one of the first things you’ll learn about are Intraocular Lens Implants (IOLs), the artificial lenses that replace the eye’s natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery. When you have your cataract evaluation at Florida Eye Health, Dr. Jonathan Frantz and his Specialty Lens …

By Ramon Gil, M.D. – Whether or not your treating physician prescribed medication(s) for you at the time that you were diagnosed as having Parkinson’s Disease (PD), eventually, as the disease progresses, the problems associated with this condition will require “symptomatic treatment.” There are many different variables that one needs to consider to make the decision in terms of which …

– By Infinity Homecare – Linda Wilson, LPN, is a per-diem nurse who has been employed in the Port Charlotte Infinity office for several years. She continuously strives to “make a difference” in the lives of everyone that she touches, including her patients. We consider her a “quiet-angel” as she is ever so subtle in reporting her good deeds. When …

By Dr. Joseph Farag – Most radiographic images used in implant surgery prior to the advent of CBCT were only two-dimensional. These images, if properly taken, only provided a rough estimation of bone height. Often times, the bone width and actual 3 dimensional shape was only visible during surgery, sometimes necessitating some creative solutions for anatomical problems, and other times …

By Terry Hoskins, Director of Oasis Counsel – So what is Christmas about anyway daddy? My 2 &1/2 year old son, Luke, is now almost old enough to ask such questions. He is beginning to understand that Christmas has something to do with getting gifts. He gets excited when we talk about Christmas and he connects Christmas to the idea …