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Kerry Firth

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Doc goes extra miles to support Sunshine Physical Therapy

Most long-distance runners do it for the proverbial runner’s high, but some have an additional purpose in their ...

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New imaging technology suits heart patients to a ‘TEE’

Dr. Lubka Ilieva, a cardiologist with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, is a fourth-generation physician, following in the ...

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Odds of beating lung cancer more promising than ever

“We’ve made tremendous strides in treatment and diagnosis of lung cancer and, in many cases, it can be ...

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‘Unstruggle’ campaign laser-focused on mental health care

A coalition of agencies and individuals launched “Unstruggle” in October, a program aimed at increasing awareness and treatment ...

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New island doctor offers ‘healthcare for the entire family’

Dr. Andrea Kaupas, owner of Coast 2 Coast Healthcare on the island, aspires to offer the kind of ...

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Ultrasound-guided carpel tunnel surgery cuts recover time

Dr. Paul Paterson, an orthopedic surgeon at Vero Orthopaedics, has perfected an ultrasound-guided technique that makes carpel tunnel ...

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One-dose targeted radiation: New treatment after lumpectomy

The next worst thing to finding out you have breast cancer is the reality that you’ll have to ...

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Kids’ dental care: More than simply filling cavities

For new parents and grandparents, the appearance of a baby’s first tooth is a big milestone. It’s also ...

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‘Arm’ yourself: October is best time to get flu vaccine

Just when we are all breathing a sigh of relief as the COVID epidemic subsides, along comes flu ...

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Urology practice boasts new offices, state-of-art technology

Florida Healthcare Specialists Urology has been sharing their medical office space with Florida Cancer Specialists since 2016. As ...

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Prostate cancer highly curable if diagnosed in early stages

According to a recent national survey conducted by Cleveland Clinic, 32 percent of men are concerned about their ...

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Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy benefits doctor and patient

Cleveland Clinic Indian River continues to supply their surgeons with the latest technology to perform procedures with acute ...