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Governor DeSantis said, “More mobile testing sites are coming and hundreds more are being tested each day.” COVID-19 If you have mild to moderate symptoms (fever, cough or difficulty breathing), call your physician, other healthcare providers or the Florida Department of Health hotline (866-779-6121) as soon as possible. Seek care without exposing others. If you have Severe symptoms and trouble …

Oral, head, neck and throat cancers account for about 4% of cancers in the U.S. According to the National Cancer Institute, these cancers occur more than twice as often among men than women. While not as common as some other types of malignancies, oral cavity and oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancers can often be discovered during routine screening exams by …

I’m sure you are familiar with the term bunion. You may even have a bunion or know someone that has a bunion. A bunion also known as hallux valgus causes a “bump” that can be painful while in shoes. A bunion can progress and eventually cause your big toe to sit on top of your second toe, causing additional pain. …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI and Jill Tanner, APRN In today’s day and age with the internet at our fingertips, it has become easier for patients to play a more active role in researching their medical care. With just a few clicks, patients can now perform research on their health care providers’ training, experience, qualifications and even access patient reviews. …

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the neurons that are responsible for making dopamine. The symptoms and effects of the disease can begin small, such as loss of smell, sleep disturbances, or bowel and bladder fluctuations. However, as the disease advances and deteriorates the brain’s neurons, the effects are rigid muscles, impaired movement, shuffling feet, loss of expression …

Over 116 million people suffer from chronic pain disorders ranging from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, back, hip and neck pain. Whether trauma or degenerative diseases have caused your pain, the consensus is usually the same; people want their pain to decrease so they can improve their quality of life. Arthritis is One of the Most Common Causes of Pain Arthritis is a …

The Month of February is dedicated to cancer prevention and awareness. According to the National Cancer Institute, here in the United United States, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed each year. Some of the most commonly diagnosed are breast, prostate, lung, and skin cancer. We focus so much on celebrating awareness, screenings, and survivorship throughout the …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, ARNP No matter which type of implant a person has in their body, breast implant illness is a growing concern: both silicone and saline implants leach chemicals, metals, and toxins into the bloodstream, organs, and tissues. The surrounding shells of all breast implants are made with several different types of materials, including metals such as mercury, …

With outdoor sporting activities like golf, tennis, fishing and swimming offered year-round, Southwest Florida offers countless opportunities to stay active. With this privilege also comes the responsibility of protecting ourselves from sports-related eye injuries. April is Sports Eye Safety Month, serving as a timely reminder to protect our eyes while playing sports. Activities with balls, rackets or flying objects pose …