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From The Orange County Website:
Orange County is currently monitoring the status of the Zika virus. At this time, officials are asking for help from the community to minimize the potential …
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5/16/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Jeslyn Cardona is no stranger to motherly instinct. When her baby daughter, Janelys, stopped responding to her calls, she knew something was wrong.
“Janelys …
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5/12/16
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Patient behavior and attitudes about health are deeply rooted in outside influences like cultural and societal norms. Thanks to their role in providing person-centered care, a type of care that takes …
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5/10/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Who knows how to protect skin from sun damage better than a dermatologist? Tace Rico, MD, dermatologist, at Florida Hospital, gladly shares her best practices to …
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5/10/16
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We're sitting too much and it's dangerous. The average American spends more than seven hours sitting every day, and the more time you sit, the higher your risk of serious, potentially …
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5/9/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Staying healthy isn’t just about eating your vegetables. It’s also about juggling work and family life while taking time out for yourself. But if anyone knows …
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5/9/16
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Massage On Demand® from Zeel is now in Central Florida. Zeel claims to be the first and largest provider of on-demand massage.
“Florida continues to be a great market for Zeel, and we’re …
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5/6/16
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If you spend a large portion of your day sitting, you're not alone.
Inactivity is one of the key factors contributing to the nation's high rate of obesity and its related health effects. …
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5/3/16
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Soothe , which claims to be the largest and fastest-growing on-demand massage company, will be available in Orlando starting May 12, 2016. The service brings licensed, vetted, and insured massage …
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5/2/16
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Every one of the nearly 12,000 babies born in the United States each day may be susceptible to infectious diseases. The good news is that vaccines can help protect children from some of these …
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5/1/16
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Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it can often be the one that's hardest to fit into busy schedules. Even if you have time for breakfast, you may find yourself trading …
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5/1/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Sometimes, it’s easy to figure out when your child is too sick to go school. With telltale signs like vomiting, a high fever, even pink eye, you know when to …
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5/1/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Because drowning is the leading cause of death from injury for toddlers in Florida, Stacey McConkey, MD, pediatrician, offers the following tips to prevent water …
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4/28/16
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Nearly one-third of adults have high LDL-cholesterol levels, which is also known as bad cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …
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4/22/16
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Study compares CDC’s three-step hand washing protocol vs WHO’s six-step process
We have all heard the question; "Did you wash your hands?" But hand washing, like so many things, has become …
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4/19/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
The biggest concern most of us have during a trip to the dentist is the possibility of having a cavity. Your dentist, however, can be the first line of detection …
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4/18/16
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Monica's Mavens won the fundraising title with donations of $3,861.
Cancer is a disease that plays no favorites. It is apathetic to age, race, marital status or income bracket. It destroys …
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4/17/16
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Suzanne Lang fondly remembers asking her then 5-year-old son, Alec, what he wanted to be for Halloween.
“The king,” he said, beaming.
So they went to the craft store and picked out red …
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4/13/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you know how difficult it can be regulating medications. Now there’s a new way to keep them …
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4/13/16
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There is an old adage that the squeaking wheel gets the most oil. If you need proof that adage still rings true, consider where we are with food science research. Much of the time, the loudest are …
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4/10/16
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Robert Hutson noticed a lump in his throat. While it wasn't painful it wouldn't go away.
Robert Hutson, of Oviedo, noticed a lump in his throat. While it wasn’t painful, it wouldn’t go away.
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4/8/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
If you’ve ever suffered through painful, burning-in- your-chest bouts of heartburn, you’re not alone. According to the American Gastroenterological …
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4/4/16
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Tim Cook, current CEO for Florida Hospital DeLand, will transition into his new role on April 4th
By Melanie Lawhorn
Tim Cook is the new Senior VP at Florida Hospital - Apopka.
Tim …
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3/30/16
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Great tips for a great backyard garden
You've probably heard the chatter around how a handful of unusual foods are must-eat nutritional powerhouses - and wondered how you'll ever get your kids …
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3/30/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Pollen. It’s the magical fairy dust of spring. A rite of passage: yellow cars, yellow lawn furniture and beautiful blooming yellow flowers in your garden. It …
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3/29/16
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