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Pediatric Palliative Care
Palliative care for children is about creating a peaceful, comforting environment. We created Central Florida’s only comprehensive pediatric palliative care program to attend to every aspect of your child’s well-being.
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Newborn Services
We offer an array of newborn services including screenings and education classes to help new parents make a smooth transition into parenthood.
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Dietary Health In the News
Dietitian Lauren Popeck discusses the importance of eating right.
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A High-Fat Diet May Increase Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time when people everywhere come together donning purple ribbons to raise awareness for this often late-diagnosed disease.
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How the MIND Diet Could Improve Brain Health
In recent years, several studies have shown that diet may play an important role in brain function and protecting the body against certain diseases.
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Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care
Our team includes a neurologist, a nurse practitioner, physical therapists, an occupational therapist, a speech pathologist and a pet therapy dog.
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Why am I so tired and what can I do about it? How to combat the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis
Fatigue occurs in up to 80% of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. It is believed to be related to the impaired nerve conduction which occurs as a result of the damaged myelin and axons (nerves). It is by far the most common symptom of MS and is one of the leading factors in persons leaving the workforce.
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The Danger of Biggest Loser Diets
An average of 3.5 million viewers watched the most recent season of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” tuning in to cheer contestants on as they shed pounds each week and transformed before a national audience.
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5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer comprises almost 50 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. This year, more than 76,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which are more slow-growing.
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On the Grocery List: A Healthy Diet for Preventing Breast Cancer
Nearly a third of newly diagnosed cancers among women in the U.S. involve breast cancers. For American women, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, trailing only skin cancer. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research.
