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Infectious disease specialist advises: Get the flu shot
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Infectious disease specialist advises: Get the flu shot
by October 21 2021
Amid the push for increased COVID-19 vaccination to halt the pandemic, U.S. health experts are urging people not ...
Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend
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Jam-tastic! Jake & pals wow ’em at Flamingo Weekend
by and October 21 2021
Jake Owen was welcomed home by adoring fans during a jam-packed weekend titled ‘The Flamingo’ to benefit the ...
Treating common hand ailments like ‘trigger finger’
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Treating common hand ailments like ‘trigger finger’
by October 14 2021
When you think about it, there is very little we do without the use of our hands. In ...
Cardiologist: ‘A failing heart does not mean a failure forever’
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Cardiologist: ‘A failing heart does not mean a failure forever’
by October 07 2021
There are few diagnoses more frightening than “heart failure,” but in reality it doesn’t mean the heart has ...
Highly effective shingles vaccine urged for over-50 set
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Highly effective shingles vaccine urged for over-50 set
by September 30 2021
With all the talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important not to overlook another vaccine that is 97 ...
New Cleveland Clinic doc sheds light on managing diabetes
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New Cleveland Clinic doc sheds light on managing diabetes
by September 16 2021
Dr. Alexander Williams is one of Cleveland Clinic’s newest hires, joining the Indian River Hospital team just last ...
Dentist’s in-house lab speeds up delivery of dentures
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Dentist’s in-house lab speeds up delivery of dentures
by September 09 2021
Dr. Julie Cromer, of Cromer and Cairns Dental, learned early on that there’s more to dentistry than just ...
Rest easier, patients: ‘Anesthesia has gotten a lot safer’
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Rest easier, patients: ‘Anesthesia has gotten a lot safer’
by September 02 2021
Anesthesiologist Dr. Philip Nye has some good news for those facing surgery: “Anesthesia has gotten a lot safer ...
His own football injuries inspired chiropractor’s career
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His own football injuries inspired chiropractor’s career
by August 26 2021
“I first thought about becoming a chiropractor when I got hit in the back while playing quarterback at ...
Many young athletes struggle with mental health issues
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Many young athletes struggle with mental health issues
by August 19 2021
When Olympic star Simone Biles withdrew from competition due to mental health issues, it shocked the world. But ...
High school athletes can count on this winning medical team
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High school athletes can count on this winning medical team
by August 12 2021
It won’t be long before Friday night lights shine at the Citrus Bowl at Vero Beach High School ...
Cleveland Clinic earns upgraded stroke care certification
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Cleveland Clinic earns upgraded stroke care certification
by August 05 2021
The high quality of stroke care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital was recognized in June when it ...