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By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS Dental Implants What are the options for implant tooth replacement? Single Tooth Replacement: Immediately (at the same time an implant is placed) or after a period of healing, an abutment is attached to the implant. This is a device that “abuts” or joins the implant to a tooth form called a crown, which replaces …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! Medicaid planning, particularly for a parent or spouse, can be described as an emotional roller coaster for spouses and families.  The changes that a loved one is experiencing, as well as the financial and other emotional pressures, make this a very frightening time.   On the other hand, this is a time where …

By John D. Verghese, M.D. We are all concerned about the effects of time on our looks. As part of the aging process the skin undergoes many changes. There is often thinning of the dermis (deep layer of the skin) and the formation of wrinkles. This laxity (looseness) of the skin causes jowls to form around the jawline and tends …

In the spirit of the new year, the Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmetic practitioners share their best advice for achieving healthy, beautiful skin. The holiday season brings joy by celebrating with family and friends, holiday parties, special events and gift giving, but along side of all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, over indulgence …

By Phoebe Brown – Staff Writer When people are diagnosed with chronic diseases, the challenge of living life fully, navigating the healthcare industry and finding the right treatment options can pose issues. For people with lung diseases, treatment options which address the disease itself are scarce and don’t usually go beyond traditional medications, supplemental oxygen or a lung transplant. Even …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Regenerative Medicine treatments provide an excellent option for patients suffering from a variety of symptoms that are due to cervical spine instability. Unfortunately, when cervical instability goes undiagnosed, patients can find themselves seeing numerous specialists and starting different medications that treat the symptoms but fail to fix the true underlying problem. Having a better understanding of …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able to relate to George Bailey this holiday season—lost, confused, stressed …

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a unique exercise program that enables people with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness program that improves their quality of life. Recent studies also suggest that intense exercise programs may be “neuro-protective”, actually working to delay the progression of symptoms. RSB provides encouragement through a “tough love” approach, inspiring maximum effort, …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Many people think of their hearing loss from simply an annoyance, frustration, or embarrassment perspective such as “It is annoying to my family that the TV is louder than they like“, or “It is embarrassing when I answer a question inappropriately” or, “It is frustrating when I miss a punch line of a …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Everyone on Medicare should be looking at their Notification of Change booklets that you received from your current insurance carrier in September.  This applies to Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and Prescriptions Part D, an annual review of your policies is always highly recommended.  Medicare Advantage Plans change every year so …