On Monday, March 19, Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray held a community meeting at the Lakehouse in Laureate Park. Orlando Fire Department, Green Works, Orlando Health, and OUC were present to answer questions. More than 60 residents were in attendance, with standing room only. The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to hear what’s going on in the city. Before … [Read more...]
Colon Cancer: Knowledge Is Power
If You're 45, It's Time to Get Screened. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 22 (4.49%) for men and 1 in 24 (4.15%) for women. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, and the second most common cause of cancer … [Read more...]
The Heart of the Matter
Do You Need a Cardiologist? As you consider health improvements you want to make in 2019, look into your heart and ask yourself: "How's it going in there?" According to the American Heart Association's 2018 statistics, about 92.1 million American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. It accounts for one in seven deaths in the U.S. and claims more … [Read more...]
Whole New Year, Whole New You: Make 2019 Your Healthiest Year Yet
The New Year is a time for change. Like most of us, you may feel there's some room for improvement in your life – in your physical fitness, your relationships, or your work-life balance. If there's a piece of your puzzle missing, what simple changes might help bring the picture into focus? What can you do to make 2019 the year you really feel whole? Dr. Ledy Rojas, a primary … [Read more...]
Whole New Year, Whole New You: Make 2019 Your Healthiest Year Yet
The New Year is a time for change. Like most of us, you may feel there's some room for improvement in your life – in your physical fitness, your relationships, or your work-life balance. If there's a piece of your puzzle missing, what simple changes might help bring the picture into focus? What can you do to make 2019 the year you really feel whole? Dr. Ledy Rojas, a primary … [Read more...]