Small Steps Make for Big Strides
Competitive running in a marathon race takes serious commitment. The Medical Center’s own physical therapist Anastassia Gibson recently competed in a marathon at Martha’s Vineyard. Despite the weather conditions being terrible…
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Shingrix Vaccine for Shingles: What You Should Know
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal…
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Here’s Your Summer Health Checklist
Whether you’re planning to stay at the Reef into the early summer months or leaving soon, here are a few health-conscious items to check off on your to-do list. Automatic…
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Plastic Surgeon Joins Medical Center Specialist Program
The Medical Center welcomes plastic surgeon Dr. Ramiro Perez to our Visiting Specialists program. Dr. Perez, pictured at right, has been in private practice since 2009 and is a Diplomat of the American…
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Founding Member, Directors Named at Annual Meetings
The Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation held a cocktail reception April 11 to honor the Medical Center’s generous supporters and recognize one special Founder for his outstanding contribution to the…
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Spotlight on Chiropractic Services
The Medical Center’s Visiting Specialist program has a well-rounded list of specialty physicians. Along with the 20-plus traditional M.D. specialists, there are chiropractic services including practitioners David F. Coppola, DC;…
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The Importance of Foot Care
With every step, your feet take a pounding equivalent of up to 2.5 times your body weight. After decades of wear and tear, it’s no wonder foot woes start to…
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Lecture Series: Insights in Cancer Treatment
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Cultural Center Theatre with speaker Minesh P. Mehta, M.D., FASTRO*, for a presentation on advances in cancer treatment titled,…
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Fall Prevention Strategies
Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older. However, many falls are preventable with the right strategies and interventions. In the past few weeks The Medical…
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Raising Fun at the Fun-Raiser!
A big round of applause to everyone who participated in the Medical Center’s 43rd-Annual Fun-Raiser …great weather, fun sports, a delicious lunch and awards, plus a cash raffle that raised…
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