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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….
Though most people will either give or receive care at some point in their lives, caregiving can be unfamiliar, confusing and stressful — not only for those receiving care, but also for families and friends searching for ways to care…
Dr. N. Rao Kopuri and Dr. Ravi Shankar Leading the Group with Strategic Vision Formed in 1996 by Dr. Mahesh Soni, Glad Kurian and several physician and dental leaders, the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association is a leading medical…
Hormone replacement therapy — medications containing female hormones to replace the ones the body may no longer make after menopause — is a treatment often used for women through the menopausal years. A recent surge in information has been sparked…
You’ve heard the alarming statistics on breast cancer, read about early detection, genetic risk and mutations. Even movie stars are weighing in. Actress Angelina Jolie publicly revealed in February that she had a double mastectomy after her doctor indicated strong…
A comparison of nearly 3,000 hospitals throughout Florida and across the U.S. by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is Central Florida’s No. 1 hospital for clinical care, a patient’s hospital experience, and…
Amazingly, the human heart will start beating about four weeks after conception and will beat about 3.5 billion times in a lifetime or about 100,000 times a day. It is a perfect pump with four chambers that allows nutrients, oxygen,…
Dr. Ross Clevens launches all-inclusive cosmetic and wellness center. The truth is, all of these techniques can serve an important role in helping women — and men — age gracefully. Oftentimes, it’s an integrative approach customized to each patient that can truly…
Sports medicine physicians help athletes maximize function and minimize injuries. Whatever sport is your favorite, staying healthy and on top of your game takes time and dedication, and the unfortunate truth is injuries are a common part of almost every…
“Tension is the physical manifestation of stress,” says Maggie Connelly, general manager of Massage Envy Spa at The Avenue Viera. “So when you’re carrying tension anywhere on your body, you’re carrying stress. Massages assist in relaxing the muscles, and therefore…
Many parents wonder if there are safe and effective alternative treatments for sick or hurt children. The answer is yes. Chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupressure therapy are highly safe, non-invasive and deliver the natural results that many parents seek…
By Dr. Raymond J. DeLorenzi When the DeLorenzi Orthopaedic Center (DOC) was founded, my fundamental focus was getting people back to the active lifestyles they love. As a surgeon with over 20 years of experience, my focus has, ever so…
WHAT DOES THIS MUTATION MEAN? BRCA stands for the BReast CAncer gene. There are two genes, BRCA 1 and 2, with either conferring different amounts of risk for different cancers. Both have about a 50-to-80 percent risk of breast cancer…
Ginger Burton, ARNP-C and Michelle Bartlett team up to beat the odds. At age 38, Michelle Bartlett was doing everything she’d been told to screen for breast cancer. Starting at the young age of 25, when her mother was diagnosed…
