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Independent RN Patient Advocacy: Personalized Patient-Centered Support to Bridge the Gaps in Your Care

By Mary Baron, RN, MS, iRNPA and Charlene Baron, RN, BSN, iRNPA The Need for Patient Advocacy Have you or a loved one ever felt like you did not know what questions to ask when you go to your doctor? Or felt overwhelmed navigating numerous appointments with specialists? Are you feeling lost because you feel like you have tried everything …

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Triple Arthrodesis Anyone?

So, what is Triple Arthrodesis?  Is it a new creamy latte flavor, a newly discovered dinosaur or perhaps a new card game? Obviously the answer is no, to all of the aforementioned responses. Despite its name, Triple Arthrodesis is a common foot surgery. When your feet hurt, there is nothing else in the world that seems to matter. For some …

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Cleaning Up After the Holidays!

By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP Each New Year brings personal commitments to New Year Resolutions.   Do these resolutions sound familiar? I am going to ………. • reduce my belly fat banish my brain fog • clear my skin stop my bloating  and wake up refreshed! After all, if we are not working to improve ourselves, do …

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Reasons Why You Should Come in for an Acupuncture Tune-Up

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Remember the days of rabbit ear antennas on your television sets? If you were lucky enough to find the exact seating position in your living room to optimize your body’s own magnetic field and the tilt of the earth’s axis, these beauties could tune in your favorite show with the crystal clarity of a …

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The #1 cause of front-limb lameness in young, large-breed dogs? Elbow dysplasia

By Dr. Kristin Wendelburg Do you have an affinity for large-breed dogs? Golden Retrievers, Labradors, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Great Danes – just to name a few! Their stature, grace, energy and overall charm are appealing, but as an owner, it’s important to realize these large-breed companions are more susceptible to elbow dysplasia. Early detection is pivotal to ensure your “loveable loaf” …

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WHEN IT COMES TO HEARING HEALTH CARE… KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services – Seminars concerning Hearing Health Care have been scheduled throughout Southwest Florida during the month of January. These lectures have been designed to educate people about all of the confusing and misunderstood symptoms of NERVE DEAFNESS, and Tinnitus (“Ringing Ears”) and new research into the treatment of these conditions. John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA …

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Prevent Surgery with Knee Injections

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, injections may be …

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS & WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IN DEALING WITH UNRULY RESIDENTS: A LITIGATOR’S PERSPECTIVE

By Lauren S. Josephson In Florida, a condominium or residential community association, through its board of directors, has the right and obligation to establish and enforce certain rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe, secure and peaceful residential community. In determining what actions you, as an owner within a residential community may take, you may want to glance …

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BREAKTHROUGH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS PAIN RELIEF

ADVANCED PAIN RELIEF Unless you or someone you know has struggled with severe injury, chronic pain, or degenerative disease, it’s difficult to understand the impact it can have on life. But if you struggle with chronic pain, you know its debilitating effects. You’ve likely given up hobbies, family activities, and travel in your efforts to control pain and maintain functionality. …

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A Natural Approach to Healing America’s Increasing Health Problems

By Drs. Drew and Kanema Clark There is a monumental health care crisis in this country, but it’s not what you might suspect. It’s not socialized medicine, insurance coverage or prescription drugs. The real health care crisis is the failure to emphasize the prevention of disease instead of the treatment of disease. Until we change our focus, we will forever …

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