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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

With Dr. Rebecca Trumbo, a SIMEDHealth Psychologist.

Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. David Lefkowitz, a SIMEDHealth Family Medicine physician explains the difference between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.

Sciatica

Sciatica – Leg Pain, Weakness, Tingling

Sciatica – Leg Pain, Weakness, Tingling

With Dr. Juan Beyley-Pagan, a SIMEDHealth Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician.

 

 

 

 

 

Scleroderma

Scleroderma

Scleroderma

 
Spine Health

Spine Health

Spine Health Month

Men's Health

Men's Health Month

Highlighting Men's Health Month with Dr. Gabirele Demori

Tips to achieve better sleep

Tips To Achieve Better Sleep

May is better sleep month and the perfect time to prioritize and achieve better sleep! 

Arthritis Month

Arthritis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and SIMEDHealth Rheumatologist, Dr. Rodriguez, discusses the different types of arthritis, arthritis causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

 

The facts about STDs

Facts About STDs

The Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases From SIMEDHealth

Foot Health

Tips for healthy feet

Take a step towards healthier feet! SIMEDHealth Podiatrist, Cynthia McDonald, discusses common foot problems, causes of foot pain, and effective ways to relieve discomfort.

 

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease

Neurologist Dr. Justin Yancey, discusses the symptoms and treatment options for Parkinson's disease.

 

 

 

 

Heart Month

Heart Month

February is American Heart Month; a great time to focus on your cardiovascular health!

Urgent Care or Emergency Riin

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room

Chest pain, respiratory difficulties, stomach pain, broken bone; Do you visit the ER or an urgent care center?

Influenza Vaccination Week

Flu Vaccination Week with Dr. Martin

Urgent Care physician Calvin Martin, MD discusses the flu and ways to protect yourself and those you love!

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer with Dr. Jenny Chen

Family Medicine Physician, ​Dr. Jenny Chen discusses the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment for breast cancer.

 

 

Immunization

Immunization with Dr. Kamal Singh

Classes resume for fall semester, and the flu season is right behind it. August is Immunization Awareness Month and we heard from Dr. Kamal Singh about vaccines. 

 

Hepatitis

Viral Hepatitis with Dr. David Lefkowitz

 

The most common cause of hepatitis is viral hepatitis.

 

1. What is hepatitis? What are the differences between the types of hepatitis?

Welcome Dr. Gupta

Taking Control of Your Health with Dr. Anubha Gupta

SIMEDHealth Primary Care is happy to welcome Dr. Gupta to the team! To learn more about her, watch the video below, then scroll down to read her tips on healthy aging. 

 

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Testing for COVID-19

In the fight against COVID-19, testing is key. But there are several types of tests that can be confusing for those who don’t know the difference.

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Living with Multiple Sclerosis

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, nearly 1 million people are living with MS in the United States.

We still have COVID-19 in our environment

Thank You.

SIMEDHealth CEO, Dr.

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The COVID Coach

Since March, the world has been feeling the effects of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Social distancing and stay at home orders have lessened most people’s social interactions and time outside.

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What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years.

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Caring For Our Caregivers

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, about 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months.

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American Heart Month with Dr. Jenny Chen

Did you know 1 in 3 deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease every year in the United States? February is American Heart Month and aims to shed light on the dangers of cardiovascular diseases.

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Do You Know What Thyroid Disease Is?

An estimated 20 million people in the United States have thyroid disease, according to the American Thyroid Association.

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Tips to Avoid The E.R. During the Holidays

Did you know emergency room visits increase during the holiday season? In some areas, there is a 10-15% increase around Christmas and New Year's Day.

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How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

The holiday season is all about family, friends, fun, and usually food. It is essential during your holiday gatherings to remember to also watch out for your health.

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Should I Get My Flu Shot?

In the 2016-2017 season, the flu vaccine prevented 5.3 million people from getting influenza. The first week of December is National Influenza Vaccination Week.

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Getting Tested and Treated for COPD

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the fourth-ranked cause of death in the USA and the second leading cause of disability.

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Five Myths About Breast Cancer: Busted

October, most associated with pumpkins, and changing temperatures, is also commonly associated with the color pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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High Cholesterol: Protecting You and Your Children

About two-thirds of adults say they have had their cholesterol checked within the last five years, according to the CDC. However, about 33.5% of American adults are living with high cholesterol.

Health Myths: Busted

Health Myths: Busted

Myths are often created to give an answer to something we couldn't explain. But even after the tales are disproven, they continue to be prevalent.

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Everyone Deserves a Massage!

One may think of getting a massage as a relaxing activity done at a day spa, which is true, but getting this form of therapy done regularly could help with other mental and physical ailments.

Scoliosis is a rotary disease of the spine where parts of the spine rotate in multiple ways and can cause an s-shape.

Living With Scoliosis.

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and we talked to interventional pain management and rehabilitation medicine physician Dr.

Over 5 million people around the world are affected by this disease with 16,000 new cases each year.

What is Lupus?

Over 5 million people around the world are affected by this disease with 16,000 new cases each year.

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We Need to Talk About Stress More Often

Stress is something we all experience throughout the course of our lives, but sometimes stress can get out of control and be an all-consuming feeling.

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Caffeine: Should We Quit?

Ah, caffeine. The substance we all love to love. March is Caffeine Awareness Month and with 54% of Americans over the age of 18 consuming caffeine on a daily basis, awareness is important.

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National Sleep Awareness Week

Everyone needs sleep. Humans spend roughly 33 years of their lives sleeping. Without sleep, we can’t function and without quality sleep, we can’t function to the best of our abilities.

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VIDEO: Should You Go to The ER for Broken Bones?

Fun fact: not all broken bones are the same. In this edition of E.R. or Urgent Care, Dr. Martin explains when you should go to an emergency room or urgent care for broken bones injuries.

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SIMEDHealth ACO Saves Medicare over $2 million!

Thanks to the hard work of our Integrated Care Alliance team, we saved Medicare over $2 million in 2017! This announcement comes after Medicare released it's 2017 expenditure reports. The report also details quality scores. This is the third year in a row that SIMEDHealth has received a quality score above 90 percent.

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The Migraine Treatment You Could Be Missing

38 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines, according to Migraine.com. Of those 38 million, 11 million people say their disability is due to migraines.

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The Hidden Health Benefits of Berries

Spring and summer is officially berry season. Not only are berries delicious, they’re readily available and can be added to almost any meal.

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Sleep Troubles? It May Be Your Sleep Hygiene

We all know what it feels like when you don’t get enough sleep. You’re sluggish, yawning, drowsy and reaching for an extra cup of coffee throughout the day.

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SIMEDHealth Reflects During Patient Experience Week

This year during patient experience week, SIMEDHealth wants to highlight some of the work we’ve done and continue to do to give our patients the highest quality of experience and care.

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Are You At Risk For Colon Cancer?

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. This is the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

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AIDS: Learn Symptoms, Prevention, More

On December 1st, we celebrated World AIDS Day by bringing awareness to AIDS, a virus that impacts people all over the world and from all walks of life.

Tips to Treat Your Common Cold

Common Cold: Guide to Treatment and Medication

As we approach winter, you might have noticed people coming down with the common cold. You might even experience symptoms like a cough, sore throat, or runny nose.

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Cooking Hacks for Healthy Heart

We know our patients love cooking and eating, so we spoke with our resident chef in Gainesville, SIMED ARNP Michelle Green, about how to make great tasting healthy foods. 
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School Tips for Parents

School is starting soon, and it’s important for both parents and children to feel prepared for the change in routine that comes from starting a new school year. 
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Wellness Tips for Healthy Living

Maintaining wellness is important at any age. Even people who may feel physically fit and healthy can benefit from following general wellness rules. 

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Get some relief this Ragweed Season

Fall is just around the corner. As the season changes we trade I the sweltering hot days of summer for the cooler, crisp days of autumn.

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Be prepared this year with Immunization & Vaccines

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly.

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College Safety Survival Guide

The start of a new college semester can be a very exciting time in a young adult’s life.

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Essential Facts to Know About Diabetes

Diabetes is not uncommon in America. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 10% of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes.

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Arthritis 101: What You Need To Know

Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country.

SIMED Primary Care physician, Dr. Robert Balbis, uses his global perspective to provide input on World Immunization Week.

World Immunization Week

This week is World Immunization Week. Even though certain vaccinations have been developed, they have yet to become readily available in some countries.

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Sleep and Heart Health

According to the National Sleep Foundation over 18 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder.

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Women and Heart Disease - Could You Be At Risk?

Each year, heart disease, kills over 400,000 American women, which is "approximately the same number of women as the next three causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer," according t