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Surterra Therapeutics has completed delivery of its therapeutic cannabis products to its first Central Florida patient.
Surterra's first Central Florida patient is Amanda Gammisch of New Smyrna. …
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8/9/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
After a fun-filled summer of late nights and even later wake up times, what's a parent to do? We caught up with Mark Stephens, MD , pediatric medicine at …
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8/8/16
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National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives.
Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather school supplies and back …
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8/3/16
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A common fear of many smokers who want to quit is that they will lose many people in their social network, family, friends or co-workers, when they quit.
In fact, the opposite is true, according …
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8/2/16
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Every year, tens of thousands of adults in the United States suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, or even die from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccination.
To …
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8/2/16
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From Florida Hospital- Apopka
These days, so many jobs require sitting at a desk for hours on end, hunched over a keyboard. So, what exactly can we do to help prevent the aches and pains that …
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7/31/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, and another 86 million adults – more …
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7/28/16
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South Florida-based dental care organization, Sage Dental , has opened the doors to its 43rd state-of-the-art dental facility in Florida. While the facility has been open for a few weeks the Grand …
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7/26/16
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Students and faculty from UCF’s medical, nursing and social work schools will provide free medical care July 26 and 28 for farmworkers in the Apopka area. The University of Florida’s pharmacy …
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7/26/16
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All Lawsuits Filed Against Monster Energy Company Dismissed
The law firm of Morgan & Morgan, which filed more than a dozen lawsuits against Monster Energy Company and Monster Beverage …
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7/25/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Screening for prostate cancer is a decision men often make based on risk factors such as age, race and family history. About one in six will be diagnosed during …
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7/25/16
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26,000 baby monitors are being recalled because they could possibly burn your baby or yourself, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission .
This recall involves Lorex Care ‘N’ …
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7/24/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Back-to-school shopping is just around the corner, but before you rush out and buy the cutest backpack off the shelf, keep practicality in mind. Raymund Woo, MD , …
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7/23/16
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With concern over the Zika virus growing many people are using insect repellant to protect themselves and their family.
Applying insect repellant seems simple. However, many people make mistakes …
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7/23/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Whether they’re going off to preschool for the first time or headed to college, vaccinations are important for your children. Making sure they receive all of …
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7/22/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Despite afternoon thunderstorms, Central Florida temperatures continue to spike above 90 degrees. As the mercury rises, so too does the potential for heat illness.
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7/18/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Nearly 9 million children in the United States are treated for injuries in emergency departments every year, and they’re often injuries that can affect them for …
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7/17/16
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By Kati Kleber, BSN, RN, CCRN
Anyone admitted to a hospital faces stress and anxiety, often in tandem with pain and trauma. Add into this mix a bombardment of information and instructions from a …
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7/13/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Ah, summer. It’s the season of beach trips, nature trails and backyard barbecues. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of bites and stings. Below, Sara Kirby, …
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7/12/16
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Early mornings, new extracurricular activities and loads of homework - back to school is a big transition for kids. With the focus on children's success, there's one family member who always …
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7/12/16
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Pacific Cycle has issued a recall on 218,000 jogging strollers due to concerns about the front swivel wheels.
Wheel strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching …
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7/9/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
It’s a problem you probably associate with men, but women can suffer from hernias too.
Getting the right diagnosis can take time, however, because symptoms …
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7/8/16
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Three Apopka sisters have qualified to run in the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics, but they need your help to make it happen.
Arbriel Scott is 11 years old. For the past 4 years, Arbriel has been …
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7/7/16
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By Lara Felton
For years consumers have been told to avoid fats at ALL costs in one's everyday diet, however, fats are actually calorie dense (they provide 9 calories/gram), which means they …
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7/6/16
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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Heart Healthy
From Florida Hospital
In Florida it can be tough to stay active outdoors, especially during the hottest summer months. But outdoor physical …
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7/6/16
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