Lower Keys Medical Center

09/19/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Prostate cancer often shows no symptoms in its early stages. Encourage the men in your life to talk with their doctor about screenings, especially if they’re over 50 or have a family history.

09/18/2025

Fun Pulmonology Facts 👇

🔹 The average person breathes about 22,000 times a day

🔹 Your lungs can hold up to 6 liters of air

Whether it’s managing chronic conditions or providing advanced respiratory care, Marc Csete, MD, specializes in keeping your lungs healthy and strong.

✨ We treat

✅ Asthma & COPD

✅ Chronic bronchitis

✅ Pulmonary hypertension

✅ Sleep apnea

✅Lung infections & more

💤 Trouble sleeping? Shortness of breath?

We’re here to diagnose, treat, and guide you every step of the way so you can get back to doing what you love, one breath at a time.

Keys Medical Group Pulmonology is located at 1111 12th Street, Suite 205, Key West. (305)292-5867.

09/17/2025

Patient safety is a top priority at Lower Keys Medical Center. This World Patient Safety Day, we thank all of the clinicians and caregivers out there for making safety a shared priority.👩‍⚕️

09/16/2025

Fun ENT Facts 👇

🔹 The smallest bones in your body are in your ear and they’re vital for hearing!

🔹 We swallow around 600 times a day. Your throat does some serious work!

🔹 Your nose can remember over 50,000 scents — talk about a powerful sniffer!

From sinus issues to tonsil troubles and hearing loss to vocal strain, Brien Tonkinson, MD, is ready to help patients of all ages feel their best — head to throat.

✨ We treat

✅ Sinus infections

✅ Hearing issues

✅ Voice & swallowing disorders

✅ Dizziness

✅ Sleep apnea

…and more!

📍 Keys Medical Group ENT is located at 1111 12th Street, Suite 210, Key West.

09/15/2025

We often discuss the importance of snoozing for beauty and brainpower, but it also has other benefits. 😴Getting enough sleep is beneficial to the heart, especially as we age.💖

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09/14/2025

It’s normal to forget why you walked into a room…🤔

But if you’re forgetting how you got there, or where you are, it’s time to check in with your doctor 👩‍⚕️

09/13/2025

Lower Keys Medical Center is hosting free breastfeeding and lactation classes. 🚼

A certified lactation counselor from the Department of Health - Monroe County will provide information to lead you through your breastfeeding journey. English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole language classes will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

For English, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breastfeeding-and-lactation-education-tickets-1482042943339?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

For Spanish, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clases-gratis-con-consejeras-certificadas-en-lactancia-materna-tickets-1482048951309?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

For Haitian Creole, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edikasyon-sou-bay-tete-ak-laktasyon-tickets-1482051990399?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

09/12/2025

Thank you to Dr. Aydin Atilla for facilitating our September Stroke Symposium. 👏🏻

Lower Keys Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association as a Primary Stroke Center and hosts continuing education in stroke best practices for our multidisciplinary teams. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

09/11/2025

Congratulations to The College of the Florida Keys on celebrating 60 years of excellence in education! 🎓✨

CFK has been a driving force in shaping the future of the Keys through education, innovation, and opportunity. We recognize the important role the College plays in preparing the next generation of nurses and leaders who make our community stronger. 💙

We’re honored to celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to many more years of collaboration and shared commitment to the well-being of the Florida Keys.

09/10/2025

Waking up in the middle of the night with heartburn? It could be GERD. Book an appointment with a GI specialist and put the fire out for good. 🔥

Symptoms include:
✅ Nausea
✅ Sore throat
✅ Non-cardiac chest pain
✅ Trouble swallowing
✅ Burning feeling
✅ Backwash
✅ Sensation of lump in your throat
✅ Asthma symptoms

Board-certified Gastroenterologist Orlando Lopez-Roman, MD, FACG, AGAF, and Grace Maliberan, APRN, FNP-C, are located in Keys Medical Group Gastroenterology, 1111 12th Street, Suite 210, Key West. 📍

09/09/2025

Lower Keys Medical Center is offering a free joint replacement seminar on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the hospital from 12 noon to 1 pm. 🕛

Our rehabilitation team will lead you through pre- and post-surgery considerations.

Register below 👇🏻

Ready to learn all about joint replacements? Our rehabilitation team leads you through pre- and post-surgery options.

09/08/2025

Our team had a great time at our All Stars breakfast, celebrating our recent 4 Star CMS rating. 🌟🌟🌟🌟