MD Now continues to expand high-quality healthcare in the Treasure Coast region, opening its sixth state-of-the-art urgent care clinic in St. Lucie County. MD Now is currently the largest urgent care operator in Florida, with more than 80 state-of-the-art clinics across the state. MD Now’s newest clinic on Tradition ParkwayContinue Reading
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced they are the latest recipient of the Ron Hesch Mission First Award. This honor was presented by Censis, at the organization’s conference in Nashville, Tenn. It recognizes U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense sterile processing services who embody a patient-centered focus, serving as aContinue Reading
Tattoos are a form of self-expression and creativity serving as canvases to tell stories, convey beliefs, and capture moments in time. However, according to a report from Advanced Dermatology, tattoos are not always a lifelong love affair: 1 in 4 Americans admit to regretting at least one of their tattoos.Continue Reading
By Jory Lange Lindsey Graham-Humphreys told the Des Moines Register that 51 people got food poisoning from food served by Fireside Grille at her wedding. When the Iowa Department of Inspections inspected the Fireside Grille, they found multiple health code violations. State health investigators found that pork and tomatoes wereContinue Reading
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports the confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County. This is the first known case of CWD in Florida, a contagious disease of the brain and central nervous system thatContinue Reading
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa have both been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Three data sources were used for the evaluation: Nationwide online survey: Health care professionals and hospitalContinue Reading
HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, today announced Jyric Sims as president of its HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, effective today. The health system’s West Florida Division includes 16 acute care hospitals providing a full range of services in the western portion of theContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery with Gastro MD As we celebrate Men’s Health Week from June 13th through June 19th, it’s essential to focus on digestive health, a crucial aspect of men’s overall well-being. Gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn, canContinue Reading
By  Gastroenterology of Greater Orlando Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Not only are they delicious and refreshing, but they also offer a wide range of health benefits, including improved gastrointestinal health. Here are the five main benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables duringContinue Reading
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or business, and update your emergency plans and supplies before Florida isContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported one case of locally acquired malaria this week in Sarasota County. The Plasmodium species was Plasmodium vivax. The DOH says the individual spent extensive time outdoors. The patient was promptly treated at a hospital and has recovered. DOH is working closely with local partnersContinue Reading
The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading mental health advocate for much of her life. First in the GeorgiaContinue Reading
According to a new study conducted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry of the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the amount of new psychiatric diagnoses by Finnish specialist services increased by nearly a fifth among children and adolescents in Finland after the firstContinue Reading
As healthcare professionals across Florida call attention to the importance of organ donation in April during National Donate Life Month, a west Florida man is particularly grateful for one donor among the more than 11.8 million enrolled in the state’s Joshua Abbott Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. Just eight months afterContinue Reading
Today, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced they will host their second drive-through baby shower of the season at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 6. The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center is located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FloridaContinue Reading
The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services reported two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses in Polk County. The first case (the third overall in the state) was a 10-year-old Pony Cross gelding who exhibited symptoms on April 7 of depression, muscle witching, incoordination and inability to stand.Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology reported 63 animal rabies cases in 2022, a 20 percent decrease in cases compared to 2021 when 79 cases were reported. Orange County saw the most cases with nine, while Leon and Alachua counties reported four cases each. In the Tampa BayContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD Are you planning on celebrating the festive St. Patrick’s Day this March 17th? Whether you’re hosting a party or want to have a St. Patrick’s-inspired meal, you can still incorporate healthy decisions for your digestive health – especiallyContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD When planning your spring-cleaning strategy, most people prioritize the areas in their home that may have been the most neglected over the year, such as the dusty attic, cluttered garage, or unorganized closets. You may not immediately thinkContinue Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel notice for Nigeria due to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak. More than 200 confirmed cases have been reported in the country since last May, including 40 deaths. The CDC offers recommendations for travelers: Vaccination against diphtheria is essential toContinue Reading
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is warning residents of an increase in the presence of the animal tranquilizer, xylazine, added to opioid street drugs like heroin and fentanyl.  Xylazine-positive overdose deaths doubled in the Northeast between 2020 and 2021 . It is a non-opioid sedative used inContinue Reading
