Health

Local Conference Seeks to Nurture Blooming Community Gardens Trend on the First Coast

Submitted by rdaigle on Monday, October 29th, 4:38 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Today’s tough economy, combined with an increasing focus on eating healthy and organic foods, have made community gardening one of the hottest trends in urban areas across the country.

Second Harvest North Florida and Friends of Northeast Florida Community Gardens are working together to nurture that trend in Jacksonville. They are collectively sponsoring the inaugural Northeast Florida Community Gardens Conference on Nov. 3.

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JU Orthodontists Set the Record Straight During National Orthodontic Health Month

Submitted by rdaigle on Monday, October 1st, 4:51 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Orthodontists at Jacksonville University are taking time during October’s National Orthodontic Health Month to educate the public and clarify best practices for the maintenance of your smile.

Dr. Mark Alarbi, dean and program director of the Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics, said there are many myths that need to be busted regarding orthodontic care, but one of the most common misconceptions is that parents need to wait for their children to loose all of their baby teeth before evaluating the need for braces.

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Young Breast Cancer Survivors Group Receives Final Investing In You Grant

Submitted by rdaigle on Monday, July 23rd, 12:17 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – The Young Survivors Group at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville will be able to continue to help young breast cancer survivors thanks to a recent $1,000 grant won through Community First Credit Union’s Investing in You contest. The grant will help secure a location for monthly meetings, provide educational materials and fund outreach efforts for the Young Survivors Group.

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First eye cancer patient at the UF Proton Therapy Institute completes treatment this week

Submitted by My Community, Community News

Friday, June 8th, 2012, 2:04pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The fixed beam room, or eyeline, at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute is up and running and radiation oncologist Robert Malyapa, M.D., Ph.D. completed treating the facility’s first eye cancer patient this week.

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44 percent of workers have gained weight on the job

Submitted by My Community, Community News

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 2:57pm

44 percent of workers have gained weight on the job

It’s happened to most of us, especially desk-bound workers. We’re at work and feeling as if we’ve been snacking all day. A handful of candy here and a bag of chips there doesn’t seem like a lot, but it adds up, especially when it comes to the numbers on the scale.

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Free swimming lessons offered to Duval County children

Submitted by My Community, Community News

Thursday, May 24th, 2012, 8:58am

Jacksonville, Fla. – Free swim lessons offered for children are available again this year for families who qualify based on financial need.

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Howard Weiss, D.O. joins the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group

Submitted by jmatejcek on Wednesday, May 16th, 10:42 am

On June 1, 2012, Howard Weiss, D.O. will become a member of the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group. The Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group is a team of physicians who are board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Each physician has received specialized training in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neurologic, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders. Dr. Weiss’ specific interest and expertise in the area of orthopedic rehabilitation will strengthen and complement the excellent care currently provided by the Brooks physician group.