Florida Health Care News

09/10/2025

Good vibrations bring an end to patient’s 20 years ordeal with hip, back and leg pain

Visitors to the Master’s Domain Church of God in Christ in Daytona Beach are often greeted at the door by Tonya Smith, a 56-year-old retired med tech whose duties at the church go well beyond welcoming parishioners. “I’m also on the church’s senior citizen committee, where I take care of any...

09/09/2025

Fellowship‑trained specialist delivers excellence in vitreoretinal care

For more than 45 years, the physicians and staff at Florida Retina Institute have proudly delivered excellence in vitreoretinal care at locations throughout Northcentral Florida and Southeast Georgia. All physicians on staff are fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons specializing in retinal disea...

09/08/2025

Regenerative medicine treatments alleviate drummer’s disabling knee pain

Shortly after moving to Florida 35 years ago, Debbie McMillan began searching for a job that met one specific condition: it had to allow for the time she needed to pursue her greatest passion, which is playing the drums. “I just needed a daytime job that didn’t get in the way of me doing my gigs...

09/04/2025

How activities bring joy, health, connection to seniors

At Heritage Waterside Senior Living, life does not slow down with age—it gets more vibrant, meaningful, and full of joy. One of the primary ways we help our residents continue to live life to the fullest is through our rich and lively activities program. Under the warm, energetic leadership of our...

09/03/2025

Simple strategy restores clear vision after cataract surgery without a premium price tag

When Ted Silberstein was young and considering his career options, he thought he might like to work in law enforcement. He wound up doing just that and remained in the field for 43 years, working primarily as an investigator at the local level. “I worked for the Ocoee Police Department for most of...

09/02/2025

Dr. Ed’s Nutrition Shoppe digs deep to find root cause of its customer’s health concerns

The 7th grade science project on the endocrine system, that mass of glands and organs that controls everything from our mood and energy levels to our response to injury and stress, was a portent of things to come for young Ed Martin. Ed’s true passion was always the human body — how it works, ho...

09/01/2025

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08/28/2025

Regenerative medicine helps repair damaged knee

The design shop she once owned closed down a few years ago, but Suzanne Bradley-Thompson continues to dabble in interior design, albeit at a much slower pace since she is now officially retired and has moved on to some other ventures. “My husband and I are traveling a lot, but if someone asks, I.....

08/27/2025

Regenerative therapy eases lower back pain, restores mobility

No matter how people feel about their jobs, their pay is usually one of the most important factors. For 30 years, Debi White ensured her company’s employees’ pay was properly calculated and accurate. “I was a certified payroll processor,” Debi explains. “I managed garnishments and anything...

08/26/2025

Minimally invasive procedures eliminate seamstress’s bulging leg veins

Betty Murphy grew up as a Protestant in a rural town on the shores of Lake Ontario in Upstate New York. But when she married, she converted to Catholicism. She was dedicated to serving the church and even spent 21 years as a parish secretary. “As secretary, I did pretty much anything that needed t...

08/25/2025

What you eat can impact certain forms of the condition

A patient asked recently if the lactose in dairy products can cause stiffness in people suffering with arthritis. In answering that question, I explained that there is no proven link between lactose in dairy products and arthritis. But I also explained that our understanding of the causes of arthrit...

08/21/2025

Institute specializes in advanced technology for treatment of cataracts, glaucoma

David Talley, OD, is a technology nerd. When deciding on a career path, he chose eye care, specifically optometry, which uses a lot of new and advanced technology to help people see better and preserve their vision. “I thought, If I become an eye doctor, I’ll get to use a lot of new technology. ...