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By Lehigh Regional Medical Center – Lehigh Regional Medical Center pulmonary rehabilitation services help improve quality of life for people with chroniclung disease such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis and lung cancer. The multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation team includes respiratory therapists, exercise professionals, dietitians and other clinicians who provide a customized approach to meet the needs …

By Alyssa Parker – Many people may experience complications after an operation due to the significant amount of trauma your body endures. Whether it’s cancer related, non-cancer related, or a minor surgery, patients may develop post-operative symptoms such as swelling in a limb or a particular area of the body. Swelling in the limb which may appear to be temporary …

By Janet Sperry, MD, Board Certified Radiation Oncologist – Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. In fact, over one million new cases are diagnosed per year. The main risk factor for developing skin cancer is cumulative lifetime sunshine exposure, especially exposure early in life. Individual risk factors include blonde or red hair, fair complexion, …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS – The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) strongly encourages everyone to have their annual hearing check this month: (especially individuals 55 years of age and older) to ensure you are hearing the best you possibly can. Every year since 1927, the BHI designates May as National Better Hearing & Speech Month. A quick & …

By Clinical Supervisor, Catherine Musselwhite – Have you ever called to make an appointment with your healthcare provider and found out that you would be seeing someone other than the physician? Here at Gastroenterology Associates of SWFL, we have noticed an increase in patients seeing Nurse Practitioners (ARNP’s) and Physician Assistants (PA’s). We have found that once patients have seen …

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By: Alina Stanciu, MD, FAAO – When choosing the best age reversing procedure for you there are four elements to consider: results, price downtime and pain. The most common areas of the face that people want to correct are; droopy brows, under eye bags, nasolabial folds, and thin lips. Here are some tips that Dr. Stanciu recommends as a solution …

By John C. Kagan, M.D. – With our beautiful spring weather, everyone is outside enjoying the sunshine before it gets too hot here in Southwest Florida. But it’s important to remember not to do too much too soon or the nagging pain from an overuse injury will stop you from having fun. An overuse injury simply means you’ve overworked your …

Skilled Rehab & Home Health by Gulf Coast Village Puts Arthritis Patients Back on Their Feet “Oh boy, my arthritis is acting up!” Sound familiar? Joint inflammation. Stiffness. Pain. Discomfort. All are symptoms of arthritis or osteoarthritis. The term arthritis is used to describe any chronic condition that damages the cartilage and joints. It’s a degenerative condition that causes serious …

By Dr. Todd Wickmann – Arthritis is a common adaptation the body makes to long-standing joint dysfunction. It is means ‘inflammation of’ so when coupled with arth (joint) we get the definition, “Inflammation of the joint.”  It’s my opinion that this is not a chronic disease, but instead a condition that requires sustained/chronic healing. It is normal for a joint …