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Offering a groundbreaking transvaginal procedure for hysterectomy and other conditions Bayfront Health is proud to announce the Grand Opening of their Punta Gorda obstetrics and gynecology practice. This is the only women’s health office in the area, with physicians that are highly respected in their field. Billie Zody, MD, is a recent member of the OBGYN medical team. She looks …

By Tess Lambert, APRN, CMO There are many potential reasons why this may happen. We are all different, and when there are changes in our energy levels, our drive, and our ambition, a whole or “holistic” look at our overall health can help us determine why. One of the reasons can be depression. Over 17 million people suffer from depression …

On November 18th of this year Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) will celebrate the Great American Smokeout® (GASO), a national holiday hosted by the American Cancer Society that provides an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives: not just for a day, but year-round. The Great American Smokeout® also provides an opportunity for individuals, …

CT Lung Screening is a non-invasive CT scan that can detect abnormalities and lung cancer in earlier, more curable stages. CT Lung Screening is far more accurate in finding lung tumors than a chest x-ray, the traditional diagnostic tool. It can find lung cancers as small as a grain of rice compared to a chest x-ray, which detects them when …

By Kanna Shepherd, MOT, CLT-LANA, CEAS Lymphedema is a build-up of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, and it is usually a secondary issue that arises after cancer treatment or lymph node removal; it can also be a critical indicator for individuals that an illness or adverse reaction is occurring in their bodies. Lymphedema is a threatening disorder that needs to …

By Dr. Alan Brown A lung cancer diagnosis brings a range of emotions and questions. It can feel overwhelming. At Advocate Radiation Oncology, we recognize that coping with cancer is a journey, and it’s important that you know we are walking alongside you. In fact, one of the first steps we take together is giving our patients some power over …

It’s that time of year again. Like most of us, you probably don’t start your holiday shopping until around Black Friday or maybe even the middle of December. But heed this warning… 2021 is not the year to procrastinate. If you decide to wait to shop this year, you may be out of luck. Supply chain issues and shipping delays …

The prevalence of diabetes in the Unites States continues rising at an alarming rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an estimated 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes with another 7.2 million adults undiagnosed in the United States. By 2030, the CDC expects there to be over half a billion diabetics in the U.S …

Regenerative Medicine Regenerative Medicine is a growing field of interest because it gives real results that patients can see and feel! It is a proven approach to enhancing your overall health and will greatly eliminate most painful joint and soft tissue disorders. Sounds impressive but confusing, right? Well in lay­man’s terms it means our bodies were designed to heal themselves! …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity in our country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to rest our bodies sufficiently. For Christians, however, trying to maintain …