CFHC Gets Down to the Heart of the Matter
It’s American Heart Month. Are you Heart Healthy? This month Central Florida Health Care encourages you to focus on cardiovascular health. It’s time to know your risks for heart disease. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are all risk factors, and many Americans have at least one. High blood pressure typically has no symptoms, […]
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most beautiful moments in life. But sometimes, new babies face challenges due to birth defects. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and Central Florida Health Care encourages making healthy choices during pregnancy to help reduce a baby’s chance of having a birth defect. If […]
Sickle Cell Disease ~ What You Need to Know
Living with pain is difficult, and those with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) know the challenges first-hand. It’s not a disease one can catch. It’s an inherited blood disorder present at birth that causes red blood cells, shaped like a sickle (C-shaped), to stick together and block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body. […]
Spice Up Your Health
Spices and Herbs make a difference in making food taste delicious and healthy. This American Diabetes Month, Central Florida Health Care Registered Dietician Nutritionist Ron Lund reminds his patients that spices, and herbs have many benefits. They come from plants and are used either fresh or dried and then added to foods & recipes. Lund […]
Think Fast, Think Pink, Think Beat
We all know breast cancer is a leading form of cancer among women. Yes, mammograms are uncomfortable; mammograms take time out of your day; mammograms can be costly. However, YES, mammograms CAN save your life, so it’s important to say Yes; I’m going to schedule one today. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and […]
Ease Into Routines to Beat Back to School Blues
Families, we encourage you to start the new school year off with a positive mindset! Dr. Yadira Torres has some great advice in the latest edition of Central Florida Health News. Click here to learn more.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to advocate and engage in more conversations about the impact of mental health.
Spring Into Allergy Awareness
Springtime. It’s a beautiful season of the year. The weather is warmer, and flowers are in bloom again. However, beautiful buds can lead to what feels like prickly allergy symptoms, including a scratchy throat, dry cough, runny nose, runny eyes, and clearing one’s throat.
Sleep Sound, Mental Health Rebounds!
Sleep. It rejuvenates our every mood, thought, and overall health. Although it’s important, many Americans get less than the required rest, between 7 and 9 hours each night. So, what does this mean?
Children’s Dental Month
Do you remember your parents saying, “Brush Your Teeth?” The words are impactful because they mean Everything when keeping children healthy for life! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Central Florida Health Care wants families to brush up on oral health tips.