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QUESTION: How can I avoid colds and flu? When is it necessary to see the doctor? ANSWER: This is the perfect time of the year for that question. And I’ll take it further. How do we know when it’s the flu, a cold or even allergies? A COLD generally causes nasal...
Dr. Fred Ruder with Seacrest Dental says his favorite part of being a dentist is that he has the chance to positively affect people’s health as well as their self-esteem. Dr. Ruder fell in love with our area while on a trip here after University of Maryland Dental School graduation....
Twin Cities Hospital (TCH) recently broke ground for an expansion of its ER to allow for continued growth and larger capacity for quality care. The average annual ER volume growth of 6% from 2015-2017 has led to capacity constraints. In 2018, TCH treated 18,629 ER patients and 18,750 in...
By Greg Durette The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is on right now. If you enrolled in an Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), you need to pay close attention to your rights before time runs out. The OEP runs from January 1st to March 31st. It was preceded...
White-Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome family medicine physician, Claudia Molina-Pierce, M.D. to the Niceville Family Medicine Clinic. In 2019, the Niceville Family Medicine Clinic also welcomed Meghan Lanzola, APRN, and Gary Mousseau, PA-C, in to help meet the growing need for quality primary care in the Niceville...
“The EBB is the outgoing phase, when the tide drains away from the shore; and the FLOW is the incoming phase when water rises again.” —The Ocean Drip Tide offers an “ebb” and “flow” for you through IV Vitamin Therapy, a fast, safe and easy way to replenish, revitalize, revive,...
Are you sick? Have a cold, flu, cough, sore throat, ear pain, sinusitis, sprain or strain? Do you need IV hydration? For affordable, convenient, quality care, visit April Pretz, APRN FNP-C at EasyCare Clinic in Niceville. No Insurance is taken and services are offered for a flat fee only! Walk-in...
By Marty Kernion, Ph.D. QUESTION: I have been taking herbal medicine for my prostate and have been feeling so much better. Then suddenly, for the last few days, I started feeling bad again. Now this morning I’m feeling much better. What’s going on? ANSWER: Chances are excellent that you were having a healing...

Recharge For 2020!

ACSM Names “Wearable Tech” as the Top Fitness Trend for 2020 By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach Here we are starting a new decade and making new resolutions to encourage ourselves to strive to be the best version of ourselves. Not sure about you guys, but I am ready...
Compassionate Dental Care and Cosmetic Smile Makeovers Improve Patient Lives Dr. Olivier Broutin and his team at Smileology, an implant, cosmetic and family dental practice, provide superior dental care in a comfortable setting. Of the more than 200,000 dentists in the U.S, Dr. Broutin is one of fewer than 100...
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