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Don’t put off the conversation. Make your wishes known. By Community Services at Parrish Medical Center It can happen in the blink of an eye. One day you’re playing tennis with a friend and the next you’re in a coma…
Advancements Lead to Excellence in Dental Care Dr. Cedric Chenet’s professional philosophy is simple – education, experience and technology that come together for excellence in dental care. He should know; he’s been doing it for over 32 years. The technology…
An exciting new era in eye and vision care is dawning with the introduction of Medical City Eye Center. Helmed by one of the leading LASIK and cataract surgeons in our area, Dr. Rafael Trespalacios, Medical City Eye Center is…
BIMDA plans Annual Medical Conference in November with Greek Themed Gala The Brevard Indo-American Medical & Dental Association is launching yet another landmark event on November 22. It will be a full scale production of a medical event by day…
By: Beth Kelly Health and Fitness Apps Put Health in Your Hands There are many smartphone apps on the market today designed to help you become a stronger, healthier version of yourself. Use of health and fitness apps is booming…
Before you say a word, your smile speaks to everyone you meet. Getting a better and brighter smile can be simple and even affordable. Dr. Cedric Chenet explains several ways to improve your smile. Whitening Teeth get yellow and lose…
For anyone who has ever suffered from chronic pain — which according to a 2011 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain at a cost of around $600 billion a year…
Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD of Cancer Care Centers of Brevard and President of BIMDA Dr. Ravi Shankar, president and medical director of Cancer Care Centers of Brevard will lead BIMDA (Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association), as its 2014 chairman…
Learning the signs of stroke and acting FAST could save your life or a loved one’s By: Daniela Rusovici, MD, PhD, board-certified neurologist and a member of Parrish Medical Group. Q: What causes a stroke? A:A stroke is often called…
Taking Care of You Moms are used to taking care of everyone around them. So when a woman feels like she wants to take care of herself by getting back to her pre-pregnancy body, a “mommy makeover” is a popular…
Water turns walking “can’ts” into “cans.” How many times have you associated the thought of private rooms, an upscale café and bistro, a fully-wired media and library area outfitted with computers, and surround sound movie theatre with a rehabilitation center…
by Carl Kotala EFSC Accelerates Transition from Community College The debut of Eastern Florida State College’s first two bachelor degree programs has been an unmitigated success … so here come more. “Health care is among the fastest job growth fields…
The “good life” means … securing the social, health and wellness services you deserve. By Doreen Boudreau, Director of Marketing Buena Vida Estates Key benefits of social activities in retirement communities: 1. Relationship building: Social activities with other people in…
By Michelle Spitzer Traveling several hours across the state for treatment can take an emotional and physical toll on cancer patients, but many of them will do whatever is needed to get the best possible care. Now patients can get…