March is National Nutrition Month and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association wants to provide Central Florida residents with some food for thought. Stroke is the No. 3 killer of all Americans and African Americans are at higher risk for having a stroke. Stroke is a cardiovascular disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Every 45 seconds someone dies of a stroke, however, people can work to reduce their risk of stroke. “Be aware of your risk factors; those are the personal characteristics and habits that may increase your chances of having a stroke,” said Dr. Evan Allen, Neurology... [Read more]
Can you remember the last time you walked into a doctor’s office and felt comfortable? At ease? Cared for, not just as a patient in an office, but as a person? Staff at Digestive and Liver Center of Florida put an emphasis on making a patient smile the moment they walk in the door. Since 2005 Dr. Srinivas Seela and Dr. Harinath Sheela of the Digestive and Liver Center of Florida have made it their goal to improve the way that healthcare providers interact with their patients one visit at a time. Most recently, Dr. Seela Ramesh, who also shares the same philosophy, has also joined the practice in order to better serve the community. In addition... [Read more]
You only get one chance to make a first impression. You only get one chance to make sure you say the right things and put your best foot forward. But first, above all else, you want to make sure you have The Right Smile. Dr. Axel Castro offers complete dental consultations before beginning any work on a patient ensuring they know what the next step in their treatment is and why. Dr. Axel Castro and Dr. Maribel Morales, husband and wife team and owners of The Right Smile Dentistry, realize that there are a lot of reasons to smile in East Orlando and your dentist should be one of them. That’s why they have placed more emphasis on one word... [Read more]
At Vascular Vein Centers, veins are their main focus; but, complete leg health is their goal. They provide expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders while their on-site lab includes thorough ultrasound duplex scanning, which allows for a detailed understanding of each patient’s problems. Since their inception, the Vascular Vein Centers have provided Central Florida with medically-proven, cutting-edge technology in the pursuit of non-operative vein therapy. On March 1, Vascular Vein Centers will move into their brand new location in Waterford Medical Suites, 11317 Lake Underhill Rd., Suite 300. The same techniques and expertise... [Read more]
Healthcare reform has brought about plenty of disagreements, but one thing most people agree on is that healthcare is expensive - and getting more expense each year. In the past 10 years, health care costs increased 120 percent, compared to general inflation at 29 percent. In fact, family coverage in Florida is among the most costly in the nation, topping $12,000 a year. Some are satisfied with their health insurance coverage and their providers; whereas others find the high deductibles, complex exclusions and fractured services to be a nightmare. Today, more families are going without insurance simply because they can’t afford it. Did you... [Read more]
