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Introducing the Oviedo ER, Coming Fall 2013
Central Florida Regional Hospital brings its high level of care and expertise to Seminole and West Volusia Counties. When it comes to saving lives and providing urgent care for patients, an efficient, top notch emergency room (ER) is vital. Every …
How to Have a Healthy, Happy Halloween
Keep your family healthy this Halloween. As Halloween approaches, children are showered with candy at every turn. Is there a way to enjoy the holiday without derailing your family’s healthy habits? These tips can reduce the sugar buzz and keep …
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Tricks or Treats: Safety Tips for Halloween
Dressing up and acting silly, getting a bucketful of candy, and welcoming fall’s cooler weather is what Halloween is all about! Kids are undoubtedly excited, but parents should keep safety in mind during all the festivities. Here are some tricks …
What to Expect from Your New Knees
So, you’ve undergone surgery and have a new knee or two. Now what? Here’s the scoop on what to expect and how to treat your new knee(s) kindly. • Your flexibility and muscle strength will increase gradually over time. Don’t …
The Anti-Pudgy Pantry
We’ve all got something to feel guilty about in our pantry—whether it’s the snack cakes stuck in the back corner or the box of salty, cheesy snack crackers we couldn’t pass up at the grocery store. Many of the items …
Is Your Job a Pain in the Neck?
Millions of people suffer from back and neck pain. Back pain is a common cause of missed work, and it’s estimated that half of all working Americans have back pain annually. A major cause of back and neck pain is …
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a technique in which a patient breathes pure oxygen while in a sealed pressurized chamber. The goal of such therapy is to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood in order to promote and speed …
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Bringing Home Baby
Along with a new baby come all the joys and challenges of being a new parent. Have some extra time before the little one arrives? Brush up on the basics of bringing home your baby. Sleep. Though the phrase “sleeps …
Heat and Your Heart
With the summer here, we all enjoy spending more time outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. However, it is important to be conscious of the health risks associated with the rising temperatures, particularly the effect the heat can have upon …
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Who’s on the STEMI Team?
STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction) is a deadly type of heart attack characterized by a prolonged period of blockage to the heart. Treatment of STEMI from beginning to end requires help from many members of the medical team, from …
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