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• After Prostate Removal, Men Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy

  Pelvic floor therapy isn’t just a treatment for women who have urinary incontinence. Men who have prostate issues also can benefit from these exercises. 

• Orlando Health Network saved Medicare and commercial insurers $18.3 million, improved care for nearly 275,000 patients in 2019

  Orlando, FL (March 12, 2021) – Orlando Health Network’s (OHN) accountable care organization saved the federal government’s Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and other commercial insurers a total of $18.3 million through efforts to improve quality and reduce health care costs during the 2019 calendar year. Nearly 275,000 patients across Central Florida benefited from the partnerships, which represents a major achievement for the clinically integrated network.  

• Nagging Cough Starts Ordeal for Woman Nearing Retirement

  In Summer 2013, Rowena was approaching retirement and ready for days full of novels, baking her favorite recipes and volunteering in her community. Before enjoying her golden years, she decided to get a checkup. Though she had a small cough, she figured it was due to allergies. When the cough continued, Rowena’s primary care physician referred her to an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor who thought she simply needed a stronger antibiotic. She also noticed her neck was swollen but had no pain.

• Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Expected to Have Hearing Loss by 2060

  More Americans are expected to lose their hearing in the coming decades, according to a recent report.

• Irregular Menstrual Cycle? Watch for Heart Problems Later On

  If your periods are irregular, listen up. You might be more likely than others to have heart issues in the future.

• Orlando Health Center for Health Improvement - Winter Garden

  A physician-led team provides health improvement consultations, education, workshops and health coaching for a variety of areas, including:

• Ovary Removal Linked to Colon Cancer

  Women who’ve had their ovaries removed may have a greater risk of colon cancer, according to a recent study’s findings.

• It Sounds Like Good News, but Alex Trebek’s ‘Near Remission’ for Pancreatic Cancer Isn’t Typical

  UPDATE: Alex Trebek died November 8, 2020, more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

• Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute

  Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in Florida.

• I Didn't Want to Go Home

  The desire for children and the improvement of her own well-being, led Andrea Massey-Farrell down a path she never contemplated for herself