Andrews Healthcare Consulting

08/22/2025

Now this is great!

A new study by University of Florida researchers and collaborators has found that a popular class of weight loss drugs is associated with lower cancer risk.

Published today in JAMA Oncology, the large observational study used real-world data from OneFlorida+, a powerful multi-state resource of anonymous health records created by the UF CTSI and the UF Health Cancer Center. Researchers compared cancer risk in 43,317 adults with obesity or who were overweight who were using the weight loss drugs with 43,315 who were not.

Researchers found that GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro were associated with a 17% lower cancer risk compared to non-users. Cancer incidence was lower for 12 of 13 obesity-related cancers, plus lung cancer. In particular, taking GLP-1 medications was associated with a reduced risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers and meningioma, but researchers noted an increased risk of kidney cancer.

Learn more: https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/117100

08/11/2025

Time to kick off the week with a STAFF KUDOS!! 🩵

This time, we would like to recognize our LCSW, Stacy Brandon! Stacy has been a fantastic addition to the Andrews Healthcare Psychiatric Department. 🧠❤️

She specializes in psychotherapy and counseling and currently services multiple assisted living facilities, dedicating her time to some of our most vulnerable clients. 🩵

🌻Thank you so much Stacy for all you do! Your hard work is greatly appreciated! 🌻

08/11/2025

📚✏️ Welcome Back, Students! ✏️📚

From all of us at Andrews Healthcare Consulting, we wish you a safe, healthy, and successful school year! 🍎✨
Remember to take care of your mind as well as your body, mental health matters every day of the year. 💙

Here’s to learning, growing, and making this year your best yet! 🌟

07/31/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Savannah! 🌟

We’re thrilled to shine our kudos on Savannah this week! 🎉
Savannah has received countless compliments for her genuine kindness and her stellar skill in obtaining lab draws. Whether she’s comforting patients with a warm smile or expertly making a challenging draw feel seamless, she goes above and beyond every single day. 💉🩵

Thank you, Savannah, for:
•Treating every patient with compassion and respect🩵
•Mastering lab draws with both precision and care🩸🧪
•Bringing positivity and warmth to our team☀️

Please join us in celebrating Savannah’s amazing contributions! Drop a comment or share your own kudos below, let’s show her some love! 👏👏👏

07/15/2025

The Psych Team at Andrews Healthcare had a blast mingling with residents, staff, and community members discussing the the stigma of mental health issues just being a "normal" part of aging this passt Saturday at The Gables of Gainesville.

07/10/2025

Here is a glipse at some of the amazing things we are working on at Andrews Healthcare Consulting. We are trying to provide quality healthcare to those in our underserved areas of Florida, while also not forgetting those who help us in the time of need...our first responders. 

First responders often have to deal with some of the worst situations that can really take a mental toll on anyone, even the most seasoned professionals. Seeing things that others and any person should not have to see. This leads to mental health issues that are often brushed side in the first responder world as "just part of the job". We are helping to provide crisis intervention, debriefing and mental health counseling to our first responders. We at Andrews Healthcare want to be there for them just like they are there for us in our times of need!



View the Levy Citizen for Friday, July 4, 2025

07/10/2025

The next meeting is coming up at the end of the month.

07/03/2025

Our office will be closed Friday 7/4 in observance of Independence Day

06/27/2025

National PTSD Awareness Day is a powerful moment for reflection, connection, and meaningful support. Today, Andrews Healthcare Consulting joins the movement to shine a light on PTSD, its impact, the journeys of those affected, and the strength of a community that cares.

🧠 What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can follow exposure to frightening or traumatic events—combat, natural disasters, abuse, accidents, or other deeply disturbing experiences. It can manifest as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional numbing. While everyone’s experience is unique, no one has to face it alone.

💙 Why Awareness Matters
•Reducing stigma: Honest conversations break down shame and isolation.

•Encouraging early support: Recognition leads to timely intervention and healthier outcomes.

•Honoring lived experience: Listening validates individual journeys and builds community.

🛠️ What You Can Do Today
•Learn: Dive into reputable resources—like the National Center for PTSD or the World Health Organization—to understand symptoms and treatment options.

•Check in: Reach out with kindness. A simple “How are you feeling?” can open the door to deeper support.

•Share: Post about National PTSD Awareness Day on your own social channels to amplify the message.

•Donate or volunteer: Support organizations focused on mental health, trauma recovery, or veteran services.

💙At Andrews Healthcare Consulting, we strive to:
• Build compassionate workplaces where mental wellness is prioritized.
• Develop trauma-informed care models that uplift patients and providers.
• Encourage open dialogue so that healing and resilience can thrive.

🩵Join us in acknowledging National PTSD Awareness Day. Together, we stand with those whose lives have been shaped by trauma and we believe in the strength found through understanding, unity, and care. 🩵

06/25/2025

Currently accepting referrals for lifestyle medicine appointments! 

06/23/2025

🤯 Most Common Types of Headaches & Where They Hurt!

⚡ Migraine
Where: One side of the head, behind the eye, or temple
Feels Like: Throbbing, intense pain
Other Signs: Nausea, light/sound sensitivity

💓 Hypertension Headache
Where: Back of the head
Feels Like: Dull, pulsing pain
Note: Often worse in the morning; linked to high blood pressure

😣 Stress (Tension) Headache
Where: Forehead, temples, or a band around the head
Feels Like: Constant pressure or tightness
Also Called: “Tight band” headache

🍼 Parental Headache
Where: Generalized, whole head
Feels Like: Fatigue-induced, dull ache
Caused By: Stress, sleep deprivation, mental overload

🤧 Sinus Headache
Where: Around the forehead, eyes, and cheeks
Feels Like: Pressure & tenderness
Other Signs: Nasal congestion, fever

🔥 Cluster Headache
Where: Behind one eye or on one side
Feels Like: Excruciating, stabbing pain
Other Signs: Tearing, nasal stuffiness, eyelid droop

🏋️ Exertion Headache
Where: Whole head
Feels Like: Sudden pressure or pain after activity
Triggers: Exercise, coughing, heavy lifting

😬 TMJ Headache
Where: Temples, jaw, ears, neck
Feels Like: Achy, with jaw clicking or tightness
Cause: Jaw joint and muscle tension

🚨 When to See a Doctor:
Seek help if your headache is:
• Sudden and severe
• Paired with vision issues or numbness
• Persistent or worsening over time