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Maternal health panel tackles challenges faced by moms-to-be
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Maternal health panel tackles challenges faced by moms-to-be
by July 15 2024
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition hosted a Maternal Health Brunch last month with goal of educating attendees ...
‘Circle’ philanthropists expand their horizons – and their reach
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‘Circle’ philanthropists expand their horizons – and their reach
by July 11 2024
An enthusiastic group of philanthropic women sharing a passion for access to art enrichment and outreach programs gathered ...
Collaring cholesterol: Cardiologist details therapies to lower LDL
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Collaring cholesterol: Cardiologist details therapies to lower LDL
by July 04 2024
There seems to be a troublemaker in every group and in the health-robbing triad of cholesterol, coronary artery ...
Lawnwood launches interhospital medical vans for patients
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Lawnwood launches interhospital medical vans for patients
by June 28 2024
They look like mini ambulances. They are equipped with lifesaving equipment like an ambulance, and they are fully ...
Link between antidepressants and suicide causes new concern
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Link between antidepressants and suicide causes new concern
by June 20 2024
While certain medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression or stabilize moods have been ...
Advancements in esophageal cancer treatment bring new hope
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Advancements in esophageal cancer treatment bring new hope
by June 13 2024
Machinist Richard Bruzzese was up early getting ready to go in to work when he fell to the ...
Vero Classical Ballet steps up with Tchaikovsky classic
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Vero Classical Ballet steps up with Tchaikovsky classic
by and June 13 2024
Aspiring young dancers are practicing to perfect their finest ballet movements as they prepare for their roles as ...
‘Blue Jeans & BBQ’: Kicking in to help Special Equestrians
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‘Blue Jeans & BBQ’: Kicking in to help Special Equestrians
by June 13 2024
Some very special equestrians showed off their horsemanship skills for a supportive crowd at the annual Blue Jeans ...
Demand for therapy dogs grows at hospitals, nursing homes, schools
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Demand for therapy dogs grows at hospitals, nursing homes, schools
by June 07 2024
Turns out there’s an almost magical healing power in the touch of a warm nose or sloppy kiss ...
Surgeons hail ‘CORI’ robotic system for knee replacements
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Surgeons hail ‘CORI’ robotic system for knee replacements
by June 01 2024
Two Vero Beach doctors are excited about the capabilities of the CORI Surgical System, which uses handheld robotics-assisted ...
Unleashed enthusiasm to help needy pups at ‘Cause for Paws’
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Unleashed enthusiasm to help needy pups at ‘Cause for Paws’
by May 23 2024
Four lovable, well-behaved dogs greeted arriving guests at the annual Cause for Paws fundraiser to benefit the Humane ...
How to shed negative emotions and reclaim your happiness
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How to shed negative emotions and reclaim your happiness
by May 16 2024
Happiness varies from person to person. What brings joy to one individual may not resonate with another. Happiness ...