Healthcare Navigation
A patient of ours recently came to us with an acute ankle injury. After a standard examination of the ankle and a lengthy discussion regarding the patient’s possible diagnosis, we explained to the patient that imaging would be necessary for a diagnosis. Our patient had lots of questions. What type of imaging will I need? […]
What is Health Coaching?
Did you know there is a new type of healthcare professional that can help you create a customized approach to transform your health? This relatively new role in healthcare is known as the health coach. What is a health coach? A health coach is your personal health cheerleader. Health coaches engage patients and meet them […]
Sun Protection
March is here which means Spring Break across the globe is about to occur. With that brings warmer weather and plenty more time outside in the sunshine. The health benefits of sun exposure are numerous (if we adequately protect our skin). Safe, protected exposure to sunlight can increase serotonin in the brain, uplift mood, can […]
Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle?
Weight loss is one of the most common goals we set for ourselves. And reset. Over and over. Because it’s so hard to lose weight and keep it off. We know that losing body weight, exercising and health nutrition are all parts of good health and wellness. However, sometimes the scale number remains the same […]
Do You Turn to Dr. Google or Nurse Facebook?
Do you have a financial advisor? Do you have a favorite hair stylist? How about that mechanic you swear by who knows everything about your car? We all have experts in our lives that we trust to ask questions, get answers, and think through what to do next. That said, ask yourself, who is your […]
Preventing Staph Skin Infections
It’s summertime in Florida and that means one thing for sure – it’s hot! We all know the feeling of breaking a swear just standing outside in the heat and humidity, not to mention getting drenched with almost any kind of physical activity. There are a number of things to keep in mind while staying […]
What’s the right number of steps to get each day to be healthy?
A lot of people have electronic step counters, or pedometers, these days; sometimes it’s a device like a FitBit, and sometimes an app in your cellphone. It’s a common question, though to figure out the right number of daily steps to target. Even more importantly, it can be confusing sometimes to sort out how that […]
Heartburn & Indigestion
Heartburn. Indigestion. We’ve all had it (as many as 20% of Americans, in fact). That acid feeling in your throat, sometimes leading to a dry cough, ‘sometimes even a lingering sore throat. It happens commonly. It’s so common that over the counter (OTC) drugs like omeprazole are readily available at the drugstore, in addition to […]
Primary Care Reimagined
Ever wish your doctor just had a little more time to sit and listen? Hope they’d explain things in more detail, with choices, tips, and advice tailored to your needs? Ever have 20 questions to ask…the day after the visit…but it’s too late to ask now? It’s not a secret that the health care experience […]
