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Have a Healthy Heart
On Valentine’s Day, we think about the heart in terms of love, but Valentine’s Day is also a good time to think about the heart in terms of health. Having a healthy heart is the best gift you can give yourself and those you love.
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A Day in The Life of a Gynecological Oncologist
As a gynecological oncologist, or GYN oncologist, my specialization is in diagnosing and treating cancers that affect a woman’s reproductive organs. Every day, I provide care to women who have cancers of the ovary, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. I also treat cancers associated with pregnancy like gestational tumors that involve the placenta or other gynecologic cancers found during pregnancy.
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A Day in the Life of a Surgical Technologist
One of the things I love most about my job as a surgical technologist at Orlando Health is the variety of surgical procedures I get to be a part of from one day to the next. While my responsibilities during each surgery are very similar, it’s still an exciting, fascinating job because every single day is different.
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A Day in the Life of a Trauma Surgeon
As a physician, working at a trauma center can be one of the most fast-paced jobs you can have in medicine, and that’s a big part of what I find most rewarding. I love being able to make an impact and seeing the results fairly quickly. I see people every day who, when they come in, are severely injured, sometimes critically injured and even near death. These days, we’re really blessed to have all the technology we have, which lets us intervene and hopefully treat them successfully.
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I’m a Cancer Patient. Should I Get a Flu Shot?
Receiving an annual flu shot is a common quandary for those who have (or have had) cancer. Some patients are under the misconception that the flu vaccine could pose a danger to their weakened immune systems. Although cancer treatment can reduce someone’s ability to fight back against illness, it’s important to get vaccinated against influenza each year.
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With Dietary Changes, A Little Can Go a Long Way
This blog is written in conjunction with Wyndham Bonett and Lee Weber, FSU medical students.
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Caring for a Loved One After a Stroke
When a stroke happens, it suddenly changes everything. That “new normal” doesn’t just happen to the person who has had a stroke, but also for the people who provide care during recovery. If you have become a care partner for someone after a stroke, you may have many questions about this new role.
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Have a Headache? Here’s When You Should See a Doctor
We’ve all experienced a headache at least once in our lives. In some cases, it may be the result of dehydration, lack of sleep, a concussion or other trauma. But sometimes a headache may be linked to a more serious underlying condition or illness.
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A Day in The Life of a Hospital Transporter
As a transporter working at a large hospital, my job is technically moving patients from point A to point B, then on to point C and so on. We are an important part of the hospital’s overall efficiency because without the work we do, patients would not be able to get from their rooms to operating rooms, x-ray facilities, labs or anywhere else. Just as important, however, is that I often connect with patients and am one of the few hospital employees they can just talk to about whatever they want, not just about how they feel physically or where it hurts.
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Break a Sweat and Give Your Brain a Boost
Exercise is good for your heart, and it also can lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes and help you lose weight. But did you know it’s good for your brain, too? When you exercise, your cerebral blood flow increases and helps protect against age-related loss of grey matter. And because physical activity also lowers resting cortisol levels over time, you’re better able to manage stress and prevent cognitive decline — possibly lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
