Parrish Medical Center Excels in Patient Safety – Awarded an “A” in Spring 2014 Hospital Safety Score TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 14, 2014 — Designed to rate how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections, the latest Hospital…
Are you ready to fiesta? Cinco de Mayo is quickly approaching, but do you know why America celebrates this Mexican holiday? Some may think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, but in fact, this celebration honors the Mexican army’s…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Teacher of the Year, Matthew Yount, Atlantis Elementary Matthew Yount, a fifth/sixth grade teacher from Atlantis Elementary, won this year’s title of Brevard Public School’s Teacher of the Year (TOY). The twelve year veteran of teaching, Matthew utilizes his skills…
Everything Old is New Again Thanks to blockbuster movies like “The Great Gatsby” and “American Hustle,” from clothing to home décor the vintage trend has influenced many areas. The home decor trend is particularly evident on sites like Pinterest where…
Protecting Your Children This Summer Living on the Space Coast, it’s likely you can name at least one person who has a pool or lives by a body of water — not to mention that Brevard County is bordered by…
By: Tom Kirk An Avoidable Financial Trap You’re in your mid-forties, having labored for about half your working life. But when you look at what you have saved so far it is nowhere close to the amount you think you…