Florida Health Care News

11/01/2025

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10/31/2025

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10/30/2025

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to retinal damage, vision loss

Eddie Vasquez has two passions: cooking and talking about Latin music. He’s been doing both since he was about 16 years old. “I’m a retired chef,” Eddie elaborates. “I worked in the cruise industry for many years, and also served as the executive chef at the Winter Park Racquet Club in Por...

10/29/2025

OsteoStrong’s brief once-a-week workouts reverse osteoporosis

The warm aroma of homemade bread baking has been filling up the kitchen of Kim Reublin’s home for more than 20 years. But it’s not for the comforting smell or even her family and friends that Kim bakes her bread. “I mostly do it for people who are receiving cancer treatment,” Kim says. “A ...

10/28/2025

Dentist’s expertise, leading-edge techniques resurrect pastor’s fading smile

While attending a youth group gathering at his church at age 15, Tony Farmer felt what he describes as a “tug” on his spirit. It was the Lord calling. Tony has been answering that call ever since. “I had a youth pastor who really modeled the way for me as far as what serving God looked like, a...

10/27/2025

Tailored treatments erase condition’s aggravating swelling, heaviness and cramping

Activities directors organize and implement recreational programs and events in various settings, including schools, nursing homes and community centers. For more than three decades, Shirley Paolini served as an activities director for several rehab centers, long-term care facilities and assisted li...

10/23/2025

Retina specialist joins research team studying new treatments for AMD

Florida Retina Institute recently welcomed Thalmon R. Campagnoli, MD, to its team of retina specialists. Dr. Campagnoli received training in three countries before settling in Florida and joining the Institute. “I went to medical school in Brazil, at EMESCAM Medical School,” he says. “EMESCAM ...

10/22/2025

Endovascular procedure shrinks enlarged prostate, eliminates urinary symptoms

In 2001, Jacob* retired from his business and began snowbirding between his family home in New Jersey and his condo in sunny Florida. He spent the summer months of 2024 in the Garden State and recently returned to Florida to avoid the cold, wet winter in New Jersey. Before retiring, Jacob successful...

10/21/2025

Restoring lost sight through corneal transplants

Jill Griffith is very familiar with medicine. She worked for a medical company in her native Atlanta for 22 years, first as a customer service manager and later as a buyer of medical supplies. She’s also undergone multiple surgeries over the years in Georgia and Florida, most recently on her eye. ...

10/20/2025

Ophthalmologist touts advanced first-line treatment option

Brandon Eye Associates recently welcomed a new physician to its medical staff: Courtney Bovee, MD. Dr. Bovee is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. Her arrival enhances the practice’s management of glaucoma patients in the region. Dr. Bovee started her education by earning a bachelor’s deg...

10/16/2025

Functional medicine approach detoxifies, boosts immunity, supports gut health

  For many of those who feel sick and tired all the time, traditional medicine has failed them. At the Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness in Stuart, Deborah A. DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM, offers functional medicine, another option for treating illness and disease and helping people feel bette...

10/15/2025

Bone Building Made Easier

The map of the world that Gerri Jaeger has mounted on the wall of her home office is dotted by more than 75 push pins, each pin representing a place this semi-retired travel agent has visited. And even at 78 years of age, Gerri still has more pins to place. “I’m visiting the Amazon River in Nove...