Monthly Archives: March 2010
Doctor Brings New Hope to Haiti
By Vicky Whitley, RN Surgical Services, CFRH I recently had the privilege to attend a medical relief mission trip with Dr. John Robertson, General Surgeon, to aid the earthquake victims in Haiti. We went with a group called Children of …
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Nutrition, Stress and the Caregiver
By Jennifer Mazarredo, RD, LD/N As a primary caregiver, you are constantly juggling activities for your loved ones, family and yourself. The constant balancing of activities can be stressful. Stress causes certain hormones to be released that may cause cravings …
Tips for Maintaining Colon Health
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. In conjunction with getting proper screenings, patients can help maintain their colon health by following simple dietary guidelines. These guidelines not only support the colon, but also overall health. Effects of Colon Health Maintaining …
Quick Tips for Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time
By Donna Hayden, Director of Cardiopulmonary at Central Florida Regional Hospital You probably feel a little tired and even more stressed after a time change. But don’t worry: It takes 2-3 days for your body to adjust to daylight savings …
Brief Overview of Arthritis
By Stephen Reed, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon The CDC estimates that arthritis impacts the lives of over 19 million adults nationwide. Although the most common forms of the disease are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, other forms include childhood arthritis, fibromyalgia, general …
Respected Physician Retires from Central Florida Regional Hospital
The Central Florida Regional Hospital family wishes a fond farewell to Dr. C.F.B (Brooke) Smith. He recently retired after over 50 years as an internal medicine doctor at Central Florida Regional Hospital. Dr. Smith brought both dedication and humor to …
CFRH Announces Second Annual Art Contest
In partnership with schools in Volusia and Seminole counties, Central Florida Regional Hospital recently kicked off its second annual Youth Art Contest. The contest anticipates our celebration of National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2010. Guidelines: Students submitting artwork must be …
Central Florida Regional Hospital H2U Members Celebrate Heart Month
More than 50 members attended the monthly H2U Brunch and Learn meeting held last week at Central Florida Regional Hospital. The guest speaker was Dr. Lawrence Vallerio, board certified cardiologist and current chair of the cardiology department at Central Florida …