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By Dr. Shari Maddix As a weight loss physician, I have the opportunity to help people with one of the most important aspects of their overall health. Obesity and other weight related conditions are difficult for many people to deal…
By Michelle Cannon Epting Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association BIMDA, the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association, is Florida’s Leading Indian Medical Association. BIMDA hosts several medical and community events each year. It will hold its annual medical conference…
Photo by John Hilton Food Allergy Inspires Mom to Create Nonprofit Lisa Ficke is a mom on a mission. As the founder of Food Allergy Resources and Mentoring, a new local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, she is working to spread awareness of…
Last year in November, in just one day, Dr. Cedric Chenet donated over $13,000 in volunteer dentistry to people in need who live in Brevard. This past September, Dr. Chenet matched last year’s donation. In memory of his brother, Burton…
Health First Medical Group’s Dr. Sharon Noori Specializes in Breast Disease Unfortunately, women and men are all too familiar with breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, accounting for nearly…
By Carl Kotala Lee L. Bockelman believes people should know about the great work being done at Space Coast Cancer Center. “We need to get the word out,” said the 80-year-old Palm Bay resident. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in March,…
Comprehensive Annual Eye Exams May Be a Key to the Early Detection of Serious Medical Conditions It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. “The face is a picture of the mind, as the eyes…
Integrative and Preventive Cardiologist, Dr. Doreen Saltiel Joins Dr. Rebecca Hunton at Radiantly Healthy MD Dr. Rebecca Hunton takes a unique, integrative approach to wellness and patient care. As owner of Radiantly Healthy MD in Viera, she understands that true…
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center earns another 5-star ranting from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The earned survey results places them in the top 19.6 percent of nearly 16,000 health care centers in the nation, a distinction they’ve received…
Clevens Face & Body Specialists is uniquely qualified to deliver expert and state of the art care to its patients. Dr. Ross Clevens and Dr. Adam Oppenheimer are accomplished surgeons whose background and credentials reflect a commitment to the highest…
By Community Services at Parrish Medical Center Learn How to Use a Spacer for Your Asthma or COPD Inhaler The holidays can bring more family and friends into your life. But at the same time, controlling your asthma or chronic…
In recent weeks we have seen more than our share of rain. The deluge of water pouring from the skies has been nothing short of a monsoon. Thankfully we are experiencing a few days of clear skies and the sun…
By: Jason Alford, Director, Individual & Marketplace Sales for Health First Health Plans Learn How the Healthcare Law Affects You There is plenty of information on healthcare reform, so while healthcare reform brings a new requirement (or a “mandate”) to…
Stories of Survival from Real Women Who’ve Been There Breast cancer survivors are passionate in their survivorship and supporting other women who are going through it. This month, we feature some local survivors who are helping others and changing the…
By Suzanne Fox Sevel Sometimes we choose to reinvent ourselves. Other times, circumstances force change upon us. And still other times it’s a little of both. Reinvention when you have no choice, when your life was one way, and now…