Dozens of local high school students are thinking more seriously about a career in healthcare after attending Mini Medical University during a March weekend at UCF Lake Nona Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare. Mini Medical University brings together doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to answer students’ questions and provide a realistic view of various … [Read more...]
From Diagnosis to Advocacy: One Patient’s Healthcare Reform Mission
A diagnosis of end-stage kidney disease would frighten anyone, and when Kam Shenai received his in 2020, it terrified him. He found himself dwelling on the fear and uncertainty of the long hours he would spend sitting in a dialysis chair feeling hopeless. Starting in July 2021, Kam began dialysis, joining approximately half a million Americans undergoing the same treatment. … [Read more...]
Big Changes Are Coming to Marketplace Health Plans: What You Need to Know
As the fall open enrollment period approaches, Floridians who buy their own health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) should expect big changes to how they enroll and how much they pay each month. The government is making the greatest number of changes to health insurance since the start of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and these changes will … [Read more...]
From the Neck Up: How NESTRE Is Helping Orlando Train Better Brains
Meet the local company giving your mind a workout, and the podcast that’ll have you rethinking what’s possible by next Tuesday. We all know the value of hitting the gym, going for a run, or keeping our bodies in shape. But what about our minds? That’s where NESTRE Health & Performance, right here in Orlando, is changing the game. Founded by Dr. Tommy Shavers—a former … [Read more...]
During National Men’s Health Month, Orlando-Area Doctors Urge Men to Prioritize Their Health
June is Men’s Health Month, and healthcare professionals are working to raise awareness of the importance of routine medical exams for men. Orlando-area doctors continue to be concerned that only about half of adult men get an annual physical and about a third do not feel the need for annual health screenings at all. “Men’s Health Month provides a good reminder to encourage … [Read more...]
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