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Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announces upcoming opportunities to view their Hybrid OR which features a comprehensive cardiovascular X-ray us…
Englewood Community Hospital has earned two 2018 Unit of Distinction Awards for their medical surgical and progressive care units in an annual…
As measles outbreaks continue in the Northwest and across the nation, newly revealed health records from Oregon suggest it’s surprisingly easy…
Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages. And sometimes exploring and learning on a device first is less in…
Smoking is known to pose significant health risks for cancer patients, but also carries a hefty price tag, according to new research from the …
Lori Gottlieb, a therapist, found herself in need of a therapist.
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Ear-Tronics manufactures its own line of hearing aids on-site in its Fort Myers facility. Because Ear-Tronics manufactures its own hearing aid…
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Dr. Alvaro R. Bada M.D. is a surgeon in Port Charlotte, Florida.
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With keto-friendly recipes sweeping social media, some followers of low-carb eating are hoping for a nod of approval in the upcoming U.S. diet…
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Nancy Schoenborn, a geriatrician at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, noticed that doctors increasingly are being told by their p…
The seated heel raise is an excellent exercise for building the calf muscles and keeping the Achilles tendon strong. Although a minor benefit,…
During the 1980s AIDS crisis, many Chicagoans’ lives were cruelly curtailed.
Surgeons in Baltimore have performed what’s thought to be the world’s first kidney transplant from a living donor with HIV, a milestone for pa…
April 15, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Afternoon Tea with Dr. Eileen. Bayfront Health Medical Group, 2380 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Some research sugg…
Millennium Physician Group, founded in Port Charlotte and headquartered in Fort Myers, has been named “Innovator of the Year” by the health ca…
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The human body is composed of trillions of cells charged with performing millions of complex biochemical activities every second of our lives.…
From time to time, almost everyone will experience a stomachache. Most causes of abdominal pain are nothing to worry about, and will either pa…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Healthy Charlotte wants to connect with you to raise awareness of the impact and prevention of chil…
When Kira Ryskina works in Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, she usually sees her patients every day.
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• Englewood Beach: Daily at 8:30 a.m.; and Wednesday at 6 p.m. 941-473-0135.
April 9, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ribbon-Cutting: CERT Trailer Reveal. Charlotte County Public Safety Building, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. Lea…
After a plastic surgeon’s office botched her dermal fillers, Tima Barkeshli found a different destination for cosmetic treatments: her dentist…
A child diagnosed with high blood pressure should continue seeking treatment when he or she becomes an adult — and a newly published review lo…
Three times a week, Tod Gervich injects himself with Copaxone, a prescription drug that can reduce the frequency of relapses in people who hav…
Anxiety, like fear and anger, is an emotion. It is characterized by unpleasant feelings of worry, fear, dread and uneasiness. It is a state of…
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U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.
From professional athletes to recreational leagues and young children enjoying their first season of Tee-ball, sports offer a fun way to stay …
Blood clots can affect anyone and may lead to significant health problems, but some people are at higher risk for life-threatening blood clots.
Dear Mayo Clinic: I had a fainting spell the other day, which had never happened to me before in my 64 years. I don’t feel unwell, but a frien…
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Getting through life is an art form, and most of the time what we are trying to create is not gallery worthy, but there are many ways to upgra…
When Amy Schumer asks her husband whether a dress looks bad on her, he tells her the truth — and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
James and Tara Fussell were on a Caribbean cruise celebrating their 10th anniversary when they decided to give their son and two daughters ano…
Scientists are closing in on a way to help young boys undergoing cancer treatment preserve their future fertility — and the proof is the first…
Behind the stage curtain, Glenn Lurie could see the bar stool waiting for him.
If you have higher income, the law requires an upward adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription…
Before she could start breast cancer treatment, Nancy Simpson had to walk in a straight line, count backward from 20 and repeat a silly phrase.
New data on health across the U.S. shows that high housing costs are harming Americans’ health — and that some communities are affected more t…
The bicep curl refers to a number of weight training exercises that cause the arm to bend from an extended position until the forearm contacts…
Does the battle of the sexes begin in utero?
The chairman of the Senate health committee on Tuesday backed new federal regulations to remove roadblocks patients can face in obtaining copi…
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April 2, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class. Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Learn …
Earth’s ultimate survivors can weather extreme heat, cold, radiation and even the vacuum of space. Now the U.S. military hopes these tiny crit…
The affordability of canned foods entices many people to stock up on the essentials. However, there are some people who still harbor concerns …
Lee Health seeks O positive blood donors
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C.A.R.E., The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies held its volunteer appreciation brunch on March 10 at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club.
March 25, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Quit Your Way. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Quitting…
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The ARCHway Institute recently teamed up with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care and the Sheriff’s Office for a charity tennis mixer and 5th Ann…
A donation of $600 was given to Friendship Center from a fundraising trivia night held at Chelsea Place Senior Care on Feb. 28.
Beginning last year, Bayfront Health took their community education to the next level by collaborating with Charlotte County Community Emergen…
South Florida’s medical marijuana dispensaries say they’ll be ready to roll out smokable pot products after they receive state guidelines.
Residents from Village Place Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated St, Patrick’s Day with a parade. Piper Dave Dimes from Punta Gorda an…
It is estimated that about one out of every 100 people over the age of 65 is affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Right at Home of Englewood, a locally owned office within a leading international in-home care franchise system, serving Charlotte County has …