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Locally owned assisted living facility has the features, heart and height that set it apart That was the vision of the leadership team when they designed the senior and assisted living concept for Victoria Landing, the towering, new assisted living…
Technological Advancements Make Surgeries Even Safer Cosmetic surgery procedures are still gaining in popularity thanks to even more advancements in the field. Dr. Barry Kaplan of Kaplan Cosmetic Surgery has pioneered some of these advancements and incorporated developments in the…
Can Prevent Hospitalization By: Melinda Millsap The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Space Coast provides medical assistance to people in their homes, often preventing the need for hospitalization. “We make you independent in your home,” said Linda Shelby, VNA professional services…
Audrey Joiner to Lead SCVIM as Executive Director After five years of work organizing, opening and running Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine (SCVIM), Executive Director and Clinic Founder Paul Ringenberger is stepping down. Replacing him will be SCVIM Medical Office…
By: Jim Barfield The theme of this month’s magazine is senior citizens. So have you ever wondered where the expression “senior citizen” originated? It began in the late 1930s and referred to an “elderly or aged person, especially one who…
Patient Care is a Team Effort at Kindred Hospital Melbourne At Kindred Hospital Melbourne, an interdisciplinary team works closely with each patient and his or her family and primary care provider to manage care and make the best choice…
Parrish Health & Fitness Center Helps Members Lose Weight — Fast. (All you have to do is show up and be ready to work) Let’s begin by busting a few fitness myths. First, there is no magic pill for weight…
At Heart Care Centers of Florida, cardiologists provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disease processes. THERE ARE THREE KINDS OF VEINS: Superficial veins, which lie close to the skin; deep veins, which lie…
Solutions to successfully navigate change faced by the medical industry today You might be surprised to learn that your latest visit to the doctor’s office or hospital was improved through health care information technology products. But with the tremendous amount…
Pumpkin carving is a fall favorite. This morning we posted on our Facebook page, “Tips for Carving the Perfect Pumpkin,” and those tips will help you simplify the carving process. Are you looking for tips to the Perfect Halloween Party?…
Five Tricks to Carving the Perfect Pumpkin Halloween is just around the corner, which means it is likely that you will soon see jack-o-lanterns popping up on doorsteps. But don’t be jealous of your neighbor. You, too, can have a…
Finding the dream neighborhood for your family is not such a daunting task, especially if you know how to choose it. The truth is that choosing the right neighborhood is very important, maybe even more important than finding a house…
Today, many families find themselves providing care for a family member — parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, even a spouse — either in their own home or their family member’s home. As a result, families may be left feeling frustrated, exhausted,…
Breast cancer survivors are as passionate in their survivorship as they are supporting others going through the treatment process and raising money for the cause. This month, we feature some local survivors who shared their journey with the “C” word….
Professionals by day … motorcycle riders on the weekend Clarence and Lu Anne One of the things Clarence Woodley likes about being a motorcycle rider is that you can meet people from all walks of life. The latter would…