Collier Edition

By Mary Baron, RN, MS, iRNPA and Charlene Baron, RN, BSN, iRNPA The Need for Patient Advocacy Have you or a loved one ever felt like you did not know what questions to ask when you go to your doctor? Or felt overwhelmed navigating numerous appointments with specialists? Are you feeling lost because you feel like you have tried everything …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Today, I have decided to address a topic that is not that fun to talk about, but that I find a large percentage of my patients experience, chronic diarrhea and/or loose stools.  This is a condition that needs to be talked about and corrected, as it leads to severe nutrient deficiencies and chronic illnesses …

By Randall Kenneth Jones In February 2000, President Clinton officially named March as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, patients, survivors, care givers and advocates have continued to spread colon cancer awareness by wearing blue, sponsoring fundraising and  education events, and spreading the word about the critical importance of colorectal screening. Physicians Regional Healthcare System is the home to several …

Illnesses such as Cancer and Endometriosis have long been associated with depression. New research shows colorectal cancer patients who have depression when they are diagnosed are significantly less likely to make a good recovery following surgery than patients without depression. The researchers say the groundbreaking study shows the important role psychiatry plays in cancer recovery and the need to cater …

By Joseph Gauta, M.D. As a woman, maintaining the integrity of your pelvic floor is an important part of maintaining your overall heath, regardless if you are approaching childbearing or passing through menopause. Understanding the role your pelvic floor plays in your health and wellness may give you the motivation to keep it toned and healthy. At its most basic …

By Dr. Marc Havig A kind heart. A youthful exuberance. A never-ending inquisitiveness. A spirited soul. These were just a few characteristics our beloved Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Jack, possessed. Jack – whom my wife, Dr. Ashley Ayoob, and I affectionately called ‘Baboo’ – was a devoted companion for more than 12 years. Forever young, he was a puppy at heart who …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services One of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, hearing loss affects more than 33.5 million Americans—most of whom are below retirement age. Hearing loss can strike at any time and at any age.  And when left unaddressed, hearing loss can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s life.  Numerous studies, …

By Blake W. Kirkpatrick In the last 20 to 30 years, as tax laws became more and more complicated many people’s estate plans also became more and more complex as a result. For many, estate planning required sitting down with their estate planning attorney to construct a plan to deal with the applicable estate and gift tax considerations with the …

By Alyssa Parker – Pneumatic compression devices are one of the most highly recommended treatments for limb swelling and are a Medicare approved treatment option. Dating back to the 1960’s pneumatic compression pumps have been used for the treatment of limb swelling due to acute and chronic conditions. In most cases compression pumps are used for swelling associated with lymphedema …

By Drs. Drew and Kanema Clark Chiropractic and fertility? At first glance it might not be easy to see the connection between the spine and pregnancy. But the experience of many couples having trouble conceiving a baby says that there are reasons to consider chiropractic care as you are weighing your options on how to handle infertility. What is infertility? …