Before you read more about the exciting news, let me take you back on this incredible journey... Nona Smiles’ owners, Dr. Melendez and Dr. Ramirez, first met in dental school. Soon after graduating in 2000, they began their residency at a New York hospital. Trying to escape from the cold weather, they both returned to Puerto Rico, where they opened their first dental … [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...]
Shoulder Pain: Staying Strong As You Age
You don’t have to be an athlete to suffer from a shoulder problem. In fact, shoulder injuries are very common in older, less active adults. Common shoulder injuries in older patients include rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tears and arthritis. These are usually a result of overuse of the shoulder muscles or a direct fall onto the shoulder, but they can appear … [Read more...]
Get Traction: What Kind of Boss Are You?
Are you a bad boss or a great boss? Let me set some context: Bad Boss: Makes people miserable Has a top-down authority attitude Stifles people and innovation Talks more than they listen Great Boss: Builds relationships – individuals and teams Displays open and honest communication Encourages and empowers people Listens with … [Read more...]
Magic Happens When Healthcare Students Learn Together
Sophomore UCF nursing student Desiree dos Anjos was cautious but sure-handed as she inserted a tracheal tube into her patient’s throat. She had read about the procedure in textbooks and watched it done numerous times on video, but this was her first hands-on experience. “Look how small the esophagus is,” she said, examining her patient’s neck. “Now I’m definitely going to … [Read more...]
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