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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…
May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month Skin cancer is the most common cancer. More than 2 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year and that’s just in the United States, according to the Centers for…
ExecuSys to Address Dual Coding at BIMDA Medical Expo 2014 The new era of managed healthcare and affordable care with accountability has made collaboration the buzz word for physicians and hospitals. One example of these unique associations is the collaboration…
Picking the right groceries could save your life Modern grocery stores are designed to appeal to your senses — and make you hungry. Everything is strategically placed, from the colorful flowers and plants to the bakery to the snack foods….
Peter S. Dovgan, M.D. is board certified in general and vascular surgery. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees at Creighton University. He received general surgery training at Creighton affiliated hospitals, and completed his fellowship in vascular surgery at Henry…
Bad habits sabotage your heart health. Learn what you can do to break them. The old saying “You are the sum total of all your experiences” also applies to your heart health. All your habits — good and bad —…
VNA Space Coast, a Medicare-certified home health agency, was recently named to the Top 500 of the 2013 HomeCare Elite™, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States, by National Research Corporation and Decision Health®. “If…
In years past, patients with blurred, decreased vision due to cataracts had just a few choices — who will I select as my surgeon and when will I have surgery? In 2014, the goal of cataract surgery is not just…
Brevard County-born orthodontist, Dr. Jason Ouellette, is bringing his talent to the Space Coast to partner with his father’s, Dr. Paul Ouellette’s, practice of over 40 years. As a child, Jason followed his father around the office pretending to be…
Suntree Pharmacy Offers Options for Your Medication Nonsterile drug compounding is the millennia-old practice of preparing specific medication doses for patients to drink, swallow, insert or apply to the skin. It is the most common kind of drug compounding done…
Dr. Lindy Tolleson, D.C. is a single mother and business owner of OceanBreeze Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture. She has been practicing for six years and uses alternative therapies that have been highly effective in treating hundreds of health issues by…
35,000 Square Foot Facility to Serve 20,000 People Annually Brevard Health Alliance (BHA) opened a new 35,000 square foot facility on the corner of Sarno and Croton Roads in Melbourne. The new Sarno Health Complex, which opened in October, is…
Teresa K. Brigance, D.M.D., M.S. is certified by The American Board of Orthodontics and is known for creating “Brevard’s Most Beautiful Smiles.” Utilizing the latest in orthodontic technology, she and her professional and caring staff ensure that patients receive the…
Radiation Therapy Space Coast Cancer Center has been a leader of quality care in Brevard County for 30 years and is committed to advancing oncology care through clinical research. With centers in Titusville, Merritt Island, Viera and Melbourne, there’s a…