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You May Have Had a Heart Attack Without Realizing It
About 735,000 Americans have a heart attack every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Need Help Making a Patient’s Experience Better? Just Dial 4343!
When Shannon’s patient in the Emergency Department commented that his upcoming birthday was usually a “not-so-fun day,” it got her attention. After all, this patient was about to be admitted for surgery and would still be in the hospital on a day that should be special and fun. Once again, the patient was headed for a “not-so-fun” birthday.
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For Fireworks Safety, Watch from a Distance
The flashing lights and booming sounds of fireworks can be delightful to ooh and ahh at. But when people try to replicate fireworks at home, too often, those sounds of delight can turn into cries of pain from fireworks injuries.
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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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Can’t Live Without Your Cell? Being Too Attached to Your Smartphone is a Real Thing
Have you ever fallen asleep with your smartphone clenched in your hand — and woke up with it still there?
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The Decline of Salt? A Look at America’s Eating Habits.
Since the late 1970s, scientists have known that the consumption of too much salt, containing sodium, is linked to hypertension, or high blood pressure. Table salt is a combination of two minerals, sodium and chloride. By weight, table salt is approximately 40% sodium and 60% chloride. In 1977, the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs recommended that Americans cut their sodium intake by between 60 and 85%. Forty years later, even though the Mayo Clinic recommends limiting sodium to 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day, Americans exceed this on average and consume about 3,400mg of sodium every day. Your doctor or dietitian can tell you the specific limit that is right for you.
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Playing Contact Sports? Why You Need a Mouthguard
This blog was written in conjunction with Daryl Osbahr, MD.
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Melinda and Paxton’s Journey to Becoming a Pet Therapy Team
My journey to becoming a Pet Therapy Team started after I began volunteering at Orlando Health. I decided to donate my time to the organization because it was close to home, and I had family members who had been patients at Orlando Regional Medical Center. I knew that one day I would want to work at Orlando Health so I thought volunteering would give me a better idea of what the organization is like.
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How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired a Career Change: Ronda’s Story
In 2002, Ronda Sapache, a 35-year-old maternal homecare nurse, faced the shock of a lifetime. Despite no family history surrounding the disease, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I put off having the mammogram for a few months; I almost didn’t go through with it. But this little voice in my head told me told me to get the exam,” says Ronda of her diagnosis. “I am so glad I did it then. Any sooner and they might not have caught it; any later and I might not be here today.”
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Eating healthy on a budget: You can make it work!
With a family of five, two of which are high school boys, our food dollars need to stretch as much as possible. We literally go through 4-5 gallons of milk in a week – and the reason it stops at that amount is because my limited ability to keep up with the demand. It can be difficult to meet budget restraints with a growing family, but there are ways to make it work. It takes some time and planning, but given the right tools, you can make it work for your family.
