Telehealth, virtual office visits have become the new normal in patient care. Popular for years in urgent care due to the convenience for patients, it’s now a great way to receive virtual physical therapy treatment. Although it is always best to be seen and treated by your physical therapist, our current situation with Coronavirus is causing us to make adjustments …
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Courtesy of Dr. Taba, Personalized Retina Care of Naples The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued recommendations on April 19, 2020 for the first phase of reopening physician offices and ambulatory surgery centers that provide nonemergent, non-COVID-19 health care. An example of nonemergent non-COVID-19 healthcare are elective procedures such as cataract extraction surgery. Retinal specialists offices remained open …
Read More »By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP I know you are tired of hearing about COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus. However, I am going to offer you something different today. A plan of action to take if you or a loved one becomes ill with the virus and cannot get into a hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the United States is …
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By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Most of the major insurance companies that sell a Major Medical Plan, Employers Group Plans, Medicare and Medicaid have your back. Most are waving all members cost sharing, including copays, coinsurance and deductibles for COVID-19 diagnostic testing provided at approved locations in accordance with CDC guidelines. You can login to your …
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Governor DeSantis said, “More mobile testing sites are coming and hundreds more are being tested each day.” COVID-19 If you have mild to moderate symptoms (fever, cough or difficulty breathing), call your physician, other healthcare providers or the Florida Department of Health hotline (866-779-6121) as soon as possible. Seek care without exposing others. If you have Severe symptoms and trouble …
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At the present time there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, so the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to it. The term social distancing has become a new term in our daily vernacular, but what is exactly does it mean and why is it important? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines social distancing as: …
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Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as “pink eye,” affects an estimated six million Americans each year (Azari & Barney, 2013). It occurs when the thin membrane that covers part of the front surface of the eye and inner surface of the eyelids becomes irritated by an infection or allergies. When this happens, eyes can become red and swollen. When infected, eyes …
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By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. This article is being written in mid-March for the April issue. Although novel coronavirus Covid-19 is a rapidly evolving situation, we all been informed of the daily status via TV, internet, and print. As this pandemic unravels, there are two important holistic observations I would like to make: Number one: Panic kills people. There is a …
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Children and teens age 18 and younger who rely on meals served at school can get free breakfast and lunch at locations throughout Hillsborough County while campuses are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federally-funded program is administered by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in cooperation with Hillsborough County Public Schools. It’s one of many …
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One of the most effective ways to not spread germs is handwashing. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another, and even throughout an entire community. You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands often, especially during these times when you are likely to …
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