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FYI: CDC Science Brief on Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant

Dec 17, 2021 at 05:42 pm by pj

    On November 24, 2021, South Africa reported the identification of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, B.1.1.529, to the World Health Organization (WHO). B..... Read More
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AdventHealth ‘Tops Out’ Landmark Building, Newly Dubbed ‘Innovation Tower’

Dec 16, 2021 at 08:50 pm by pj

The 12-story structure, located off I-4 on the Health Village campus in Orlando, will be home to the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, neurology and neurosurgery services, an amb.... Read More
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Sirena Madden Joins Millenia Partners

Dec 16, 2021 at 04:41 pm by pj

   Sirena Madden has joined the Millenia Partners team as a Senior Healthcare Associate.    As a former Principal with CMAC Partners, Sirena led sales.... Read More
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New Medication-Assisted Treatment Center Now Open in Longwood

Dec 15, 2021 at 10:25 pm by pj

North Orlando CTC offers outpatient care for adults who are struggling with opioid addiction   LONGWOOD — Adults in the Longwood, Florida, area who are strug.... Read More
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Children’s Mental Health Emergency Drives Local Nonprofit’s Suicide Prevention Campaign for the Holidays

Dec 15, 2021 at 10:23 pm by pj

  While the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted everyone's collective mental health over the past 19 months, it has had particularly devasting effects on chil.... Read More
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An Inspiration to Give. What Can You Do?

Dec 15, 2021 at 04:36 pm by pj

A Reflection on Providing COVID-19 Medical Relief to India   Editor’s note: In this Christmas season, we have reason to celebrate and mourn. The past 23 months ha.... Read More
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Healthcare’s Digital Revolution: Are We Ready to Reimagine the Work?

Dec 15, 2021 at 11:06 am by pj

  By David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS Robert M. Wachter, MD, began his recent presentation for the Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA) Virtual Conference Series by admitting.... Read More
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The PSCF Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for the Beneficiary of the 2022 PSCF Foundation Gala

Dec 15, 2021 at 09:42 am by pj

  The PSCF Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Physicians Society of Central Florida and is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and sc.... Read More
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Celebrating Advocacy, Action and a Year of Success Building Rare Disease Advisory Councils

Dec 15, 2021 at 09:34 am by pj

  7 Rare Disease Advisory Councils Established Since Launch of NORD’s Project RDAC In 2015, the first rare disease advisory council was created in North Carolina.... Read More
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Taking the Proper Steps in Diagnosing and Treating Achalasia

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:28 pm by pj

    And How Not to Mistake it for GERD   By SRINIVAS SEELA, MD   Achalasia Achalasia is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liq.... Read More
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EOCC: The Signals of Change are Approaching

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:21 pm by pj

  By DOROTHY HARDEE   “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” – Pe.... Read More
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The Dangers of Benzodiazepine Misuse

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:14 pm by pj

  By HILARY ORTEGA and DR. REBECCA WANG-HARRIS   Benzodiazepines fall under the class of medication called anxiolytics. They are considered schedule IV contr.... Read More
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COVID Year 2: Holiday Stress and Depression

Dec 14, 2021 at 07:08 pm by pj

  What can we do to help our patients?   By MARY-CATHERINE SEGOTA, Psy.D. The COVID pandemic has pushed most people to reexamine their lives on some level- their.... Read More
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With Overdose Deaths Surging, Advocates on the Ground Push for Over-the-Counter Naloxone

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:26 pm by pj

  By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News Treatment for addiction is available. For help, call the free and confidential treatment referral hotline (1-800-662-HELP),.... Read More
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Suit by Doctors, Hospitals Seeks Change in How Arbitrators Settle Surprise Billing Cases

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:20 pm by pj

  By Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News  Two of the largest lobbying groups representing physicians and hospitals filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a Biden a.... Read More
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Health Experts Worry CDC’s Covid Vaccination Rates Appear Inflated

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:15 pm by pj

  By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  For nearly a month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s online vaccine tracker has shown that virtu.... Read More
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Never Mind Toys, It’s Time to Ask Santa for Crutches and Catheters

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:09 pm by pj

  By Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health News  America’s hospitals, strained by nearly two years of fighting the covid-19 pandemic, are now scrounging for ba.... Read More
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Post-Pandemic, What’s a Phone Call From Your Physician Worth?

Dec 14, 2021 at 06:00 pm by pj

  By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News  Maybe this has happened to you recently: Your doctor telephoned to check in with you, chatting for 11 to 20 minutes, p.... Read More
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Orlando Business and Medical Leaders Elected to American Lung Association Board

Dec 14, 2021 at 05:41 pm by pj

ORLANDO - The American Lung Association in Central Florida announced that five local business and medical leaders have been elected to the Local Leadership Board of Directors..... Read More
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Meditation Brings Robust Immune System Activation, UF Health Researchers Find

Dec 14, 2021 at 05:28 pm by pj

By Doug Bennett GAINESVILLE — Eight days of intense meditation causes robust activation of the immune system, University of Florida researchers and their colleagues hav.... Read More