Charlotte Edition

In March, 2020, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) launched telehealth services across all FCS sites statewide, allowing patients continued and convenient access to care, while mitigating the impact and spread of COVID-19. Since the implementation of telehealth, thousands of patients have taken advantage of the service and have participated in more than 16,000 virtual visits (about 22% of …

It is well known that those with diabetes are more susceptible to infections. There are two coronavirus receptor proteins involved in regulating inflammation, glucose handling, kidney function and cardiovascular physiology. We caught up with Dr. Raymond de la Rosa of Millennium Physician Group in Englewood to find out more about receptors and drug inhibitors that affect immune function during COVID-19 …

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda are urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as chest pain that may be a heart attack or stroke symptoms, a timely response will support the best possible outcome. Both hospitals have implemented precautions to protect patients and …

I’m sure many of you have heard of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). It has been a hot topic in the medical community with rising use in orthopedics, podiatry, sport medicine as well as pain management. Many famous athletes like Tiger Woods and NFL players have been treated with PRP. Some of these famous athletes have even credited PRP for allowing them …

By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT COVID-19 forced many businesses to temporarily close this spring. FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, however, was not one of them. Physical therapy is an essential service that is medically proven to relieve chronic pain, improve recovery after surgeries or falls, improve balance, eliminate headaches and more. The origins of physical therapy date back more than …

Growing older has it’s set of challenges that, to some, might seem to snowball into multiple tasks and increased risks of injury. At any age, we know it’s essential to ask for help, but for the elderly, it’s critical to maintain safety within the home. With issues such as low vision, loss of hearing, arthritis, decreased mobility, and imbalance, to …

By James W. Mallonee The old rules involving the transferring of your IRA to one of your children, spouse, partner or siblings has changed. The ability of deferring your IRA income over the remaining life time of a majority of beneficiaries has changed to 10 years. Thus, the ability to continue to defer the taxing (non-ROTH) of your IRA by …

As we all strive to stay healthy during this coronavirus pandemic, Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) wanted to share this important update from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids® regarding how smoking and vaping leaves one susceptible to this serious respiratory disease. The coronavirus (COVID-19) attacks the lungs, and behaviors that weaken the lungs put individuals at greater risk. The …

Have you ever been at your wits’ end?  Have you ever been so confused that you didn’t really know which way was up?  Have you ever had the feeling, “I know I need to do something…but I don’t know what ‘something’ to do.” The Bible tells the story of a group of sailors who went out to sea and encountered …

By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT Social distancing has emerged as a defining term of the coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages Americans to keep a safe distance from others, generally 6 feet, to protect against COVID-19. Federal guidelines also call on Americans to refrain from any gatherings, meetings and social events attended by more than 10 …