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Sebastian’s hospital celebrating 40 years of service this year
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Sebastian’s hospital celebrating 40 years of service this year
by July 05 2014
This year marks four decades since the Sebastian River Medical Center opened its doors as a community hospital, ...
Health officials warn of chikungunya virus danger
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Health officials warn of chikungunya virus danger
by July 03 2014
A mosquito-borne virus that can wreak havoc on a person's joints has afflicted 48 people in Florida this ...
Superfoods can restore vitality and heal disease
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Superfoods can restore vitality and heal disease
by July 03 2014
For survival, says Colleen Sanders-Symanski, our bodies need water, sleep, movement, closeness (love), protein, choice carbs and healthy ...
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Kissner named Healthsouth Treasure Coast CEO
by June 29 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Michael Kissner has been named as the chief executive officer of HealthSouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation ...
Hearing loss is now a ‘fixable’ health problem
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Hearing loss is now a ‘fixable’ health problem
by June 26 2014
Among the maladies associated with the aging process, hearing loss is one of the most troublesome, for the ...
Doctors say testosterone therapy worth the risks
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Doctors say testosterone therapy worth the risks
by June 26 2014
Ken, a construction worker from Vero Beach, felt fatigued throughout the day, struggling to keep his eyes open ...
Dermoscopic imaging system helps detect skin cancer
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Dermoscopic imaging system helps detect skin cancer
by June 19 2014
Diane Aldridge’s melanoma episode in 2007 woke her up to the realities of the potentially deadly cancer and ...
Advances in treatment of renal cancer cut death rate
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Advances in treatment of renal cancer cut death rate
by June 19 2014
Every year, about 13,000 people die of renal (kidney) cancer in the U.S. It is the most lethal ...
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Health First Health Plans to offer ABCDs of Original Medicare
by June 17 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Health First Health Plans is offering a free event called the ABCDs of Original Medicare. ...
Health benefits of walking are numerous, studies show
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Health benefits of walking are numerous, studies show
by June 12 2014
After a hip replacement, Barbara Brugh kissed tennis goodbye. And now, with a “funny little body that doesn’t ...
Uterine procedure put on hold at IRMC, other hospitals
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Uterine procedure put on hold at IRMC, other hospitals
by June 05 2014
Indian River Medical Center, among other hospitals in the country, has stopped using a minimally invasive method to ...
Caregivers must remember to take care of themselves first
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Caregivers must remember to take care of themselves first
by May 29 2014
Simpler days of just picking up and going to the store are long gone for Flo Barnes, who ...