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Most common summer injuries may surprise you

From aches and pains to strains and sprains, summer is a busy time of year for area urgent ...

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Heat stroke: A summertime killer for seniors

Every year more than 7,000 Americans die from heat stroke, claiming more lives in the U.S. than hurricanes, ...

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Hand surgeon travels far to treat patients in Sebastian

Twice each month, Dr. Paul Dell puts his home base at the University of Florida's Shands Hospital in ...

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Improved imaging at Sebastian River Medical Center

Sebastian River Medical Center will soon replace its 17-year-old magnetic resonance imaging machine, (MRI), with a new and ...

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New brain cancer diagnostics: ‘Much better outcomes’

The recent death of Beau Biden, the 46-year-old former Delaware attorney general, father of two and eldest son ...

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Study helps explain health benefits of gut bacteria

It’s been known for a long time that the “good” bacteria in our digestive tract have health benefits; ...

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Medicare beneficiaries can request replacement cards online

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services available through its “My Social ...

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Mosquito District protects against more than itch

They've been around over 170 million years. They're often nearly invisible to the naked eye. They can stalk ...

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Physical therapy ‘camp’ helps joint replacement patients

If you're having, or thinking about having, a total knee or hip replacement procedure, you've got a great ...

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Department of Health urges people to take precautions against mosquitoes

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health urges all residents and visitors to “drain and cover” to ...

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Department of Health hosts mens health event June 20

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Men are invited to attend to the 6th Annual “Man-up” event on Saturday, June 20, ...

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Sebastian hospital lab techs on duty 24 hours a day

People you'll probably never meet are often the ones who actually tell your doctor what's wrong with you. ...