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 …
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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 …
Five Myths about Fighting Obesity
Obesity has taken center stage as one of the leading health concerns in the United States. Even Michelle Obama has taken a public stand against childhood obesity. Linked to myriad other health conditions from joint pain to heart disease, obesity …
Top Reasons to Seek Specialized Cardiac Care
The vast majority of Americans will need to visit a cardiologist at some point in their lives. It may be for routine screening, or for complex open-heart surgery. Regardless of the reason, it is critical to find a doctor who …
Get ready to Go Red!
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and now’s the time to improve your heart health to live a longer life. One in every three female deaths in America is due to cardiovascular disease, …
Newest technology treats irregular heartbeats
Approximately 2.2 Americans suffer from Atrial Fibrillation or A-Fib. The abnormal heart rhythm can lead to life-threatening complications in some patients, including heart attacks and strokes. Long-term A-Fib causes the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, to quiver …