By Dr. Richard Chern, MD
In this column, we’ve discussed the thyroid before. However, it’s such an important subject, because even mild thyroid dysfunction can cause weight gain over months and years. And this weight gain is nearly impossible to lose and keep off without getting the thyroid optimized.
The thyroid...
By Stacy Kehl, APRN, FNP-BC, Element Primary Care & Esthetics
In 2016, Florida voters approved marijuana for medical use. In 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the right for patients who meet certain qualifications to legally possess marijuana for medical use (keep in mind, that possession of marijuana is...
By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector
As many times as I have said the term “age-in” to folks when discussing Medicare, it has never failed to elicit a visceral response like, “What do you mean with this age-in thing?!” or “I don’t feel aged-in!.”
The fact of the matter is, aging-in,...
By Stacy Kehl, APRN, FNP-BC, Element Primary Care & Esthetics
It’s a common complaint: not enough sleep, poor quality sleep, no sleep. We crave good sleep. We need to awaken refreshed and ready for the day. Yet consistent, good quality sleep can remain elusive for many. I often counsel patients...
By Greg Durette
Now that the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is over (ended December 7th), you can finally take a breather from all those ads, phone calls and mailers. As of January 1st, you have a chance to try out your new Medicare Advantage, Supplement and/or Prescription plan.
If you...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Receives Top Honors from The Gathering
We’re excited to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is being honored as one of the country’s most influential brands given the great momentum we have generated this year! We are being honored alongside a number of iconic...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
More than half the U.S. population makes New Year’s resolutions. But people rarely actually include “get a divorce” on their list.
Instead, divorce becomes the unhappy by-product of resolutions like this year “I’m going to have the courage to change the things I can”... Or “I’m...
Celebrating 16 years of caring for the Bay County community, Dermatology Specialists of Florida continues to add updated technology, new providers and expanded services to ensure comprehensive skin care for patients of all ages at both their Panama City and Panama City Beach office locations.
Patients of Dermatology Specialists of...
By Stacy Kehl, APRN, FNP-BC
As a nurse with over 20 years experience, I have to admit that prior to becoming the mom of a Type 1 diabetic (T1D), I had little experience with the disease. I knew the basics: Beta cell destruction, long-term chronic conditions caused by T1D (kidney...
