SIMEDHealth

12/12/2025

Viral infections like the common cold, the flu, and COVID, have overlapping symptoms. Most viral infections resolve themselves, but if you experience symptoms lasting longer than 7-10 days, visit SIMEDHealth’s urgent care, First Care. https://bit.ly/3XfBRbX

12/11/2025

Find ways to move this season. Explore holiday events, walk around the neighborhood and look at holiday decorations, or workout with bodyweight exercises.

12/10/2025

Travel can weaken your immune system, making it harder to fight germs. Stay hydrated, eat a balanced meal, wash your hands often, take prescribed medications, and get plenty of rest.

12/09/2025

Does your joint pain increase during the winter time? Learn why joint pain is common as temperatures drop, from, SIMEDHealth Rheumatologist, Dr. Thomas Lafferty. https://bit.ly/3Yl7t00

Dr. Thomas Lafferty, a SIMEDHealth board-certified Rheumatologist explores the connection between cold temperatures and joint pain.

12/08/2025

Searching for new opportunities? We’re hiring in Gainesville, Ocala, Lady Lake, and Lake City. We offer group health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays and more! Apply Today! https://bit.ly/43PGGMG

12/06/2025

Our Hope for Holidays tradition continued this year! Thanks to our team members who provided gifts to the children in our communities’ Guardian Ad Litem programs, and the sleigh that delivered the gifts to the tree for the children. 🎅🎁🎄

12/06/2025

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sudden sore throat. Visit SIMEDHealth’s urgent care, First Care, for rapid testing and treatment. No appointments needed. Open Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm & Sat-Sun: 9am-2pm. https://bit.ly/3WYCl5O

12/04/2025

Hand sanitizer doesn’t replace soap and water. Have you heard these hand washing and sanitizer myths? Learn how to wash your hands - https://bit.ly/47ZHxNm

12/03/2025

Take advantage of your healthcare benefits before annual deductibles reset at the end of the year. Schedule an appointment - https://bit.ly/3KagWnG

12/02/2025

Give a gift that supports the mind and body. Gifts include fitness trackers, essential oils, herbal teas, scented candles, bath salts or bath bombs, yoga mats, weight lifting equipment, air fryers and subscriptions.

12/01/2025

Collaborate with a healthcare team dedicated to transforming patient care. We’re looking for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join us in Gainesville and Ocala. https://bit.ly/49j2lAg

11/29/2025

Experiencing persistent or reoccurring pelvic pain? The urgent care providers at SIMEDHealth First Care can evaluate your symptoms and provide the relief you need. https://bit.ly/3WYCl5O