Staying Strong during Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can can save your live, but it can take a toll. Learn how to manage it. Maybe you're nervous about starting chemotherapy soon. Maybe you're in the middle of treatment and you're struggling to hang on. It's no secret …
When You Need an Ultrasound
Ultrasounds are for more than pregnancy! Ultrasound. The word generally conjures images of a smiling woman seeing her unborn child on a monitor for the first time, but ultrasounds are used for reasons besides pregnancy. Ultrasound is a special test …
Bringing Home Baby: Tops Tips for Those First Weeks
The first weeks home with a new baby are an adventure. After labor and delivery, new moms deserve a break. However, the first weeks home with baby might not be very relaxing. With proper preparation, you can make the first …
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Adults Need Immunizations, Too: Find Out Which Ones
It's National Immunization Awareness Month. Learn what immunizations you need and when you need them. Your parents may have promised you no more shots when you were in middle school, but the truth is, adults need immunizations, too. Depending on …
What You Can Expect When You Call Consult-A-Nurse
Find how how calling Consult-A-Nurse can help you with your healthcare questions. Ever turned to Facebook or called a relative with a medical question? You might have received an accurate answer, but you also ran the risk of being misinformed. …
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Overcoming Any Breastfeeding Obstacles
Discover common nursing concerns and next steps. Congratulations on breastfeeding your new baby. According to the CDC, babies can thrive on breast milk alone for at least the first six months of life. As a new and nursing mom, you’ll …
Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
Did you know? Every day seven Floridians die from prescription drug overdose. It's the sad truth. Many people begin taking prescription drugs and then become addicted to them. They find themselves craving medications more and more and can't seem to …
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Sunburn shouldn’t be your only concern when having fun in the sun. The lazy days of summer are here! Many Floridians are proactive when it comes to wearing sunscreen, but protection from the sun shouldn’t be your only concern when …
Top Tips for Managing Arthritis
Are you suffering from arthritis? Ask yourself these questions to determine if you’re doing everything possible to effectively manage your condition. Am I maintaining a healthy weight? Being overweight places extra stress on joints, which can aggravate stiffness, pain and …
Protecting Your Skin Year-Round
In Florida, skin cancer prevention is not just a summertime concern. Even though sunscreen is sold all year long, you’ve probably seen more prominent displays popping up in stores now that summer is upon us. Bottles of tanning lotion and …