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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….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
“Brotox” the use of Botox by men is gaining in popularity. Men constitute nearly 10 percent of all BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments and that number has grown considerably in the last 5 years. Dubbed “brotox” when used for men, the procedure…
When most people hear the word kidney cancer, they think they might need a transplant, lose a kidney or worse, but there are tools that can actually help save healthy kidneys. Health First Medical Group’s Andrew Zabinski, MD, is Board-certified…
It is true a good night’s sleep is important for your health and well-being, but more than 70 million people in the United States have some type of sleep disorder. They affect children, teens, single adults, parents and seniors. So,…
Physician members of BIMDA pictured above from left to right: Dr. Biju Mathews, cardiologist; Dr. Gobi Balaji, internist; Dr. Ashok Shah, internist; Dr. Jashbhai Patel, general surgeon; Dr. N. Rao Kopuri, orthodontist and president of BIMDA; Dr. Ravi Shankar, radiation…
Health First continues to open new doors for individuals with disabilities By Jaimee Preston Hosting the very first Project SEARCH site in the state of Florida, Health First has reaped the benefits of their trailblazing foresight. By recognizing a need in…
The occasional “senior moments” of forgetting the name of a place or acquaintance, misplacing your wallet/watch, and missing an appointment now and again are nuisances. But how do you know when it is time for you or a loved one…
BIMDA continues its organizational ascent in Brevard County in 2013 Glad Kurian, honorary executive director of the Brevard Indo-American Medical & Dental Association (BIMDA), glows with pride when talking about the organization’s latest accolade – receiving the 2012 “Organization of…
Features Couple Connection Art Of Sand Happy 25th Anniversary, King Center! Upfronts Upfront: Date Night With The Brevard Symphony Orchestra Heart Care Center Splurge: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Beautiful Skin At Your Service: How To Feel Like A…
Whatever sport is your favorite, keeping healthy and ahead of the game takes time and dedication and the unfortunate truth is sports injuries are common part of any pastime. Even if you’re not a professional athlete a sports medicine physician…
