A Clearer Vision
The importance of being proactive when it comes to eye health Routine health checkups are important for any number of reasons, but certainly because they can potentially detect underlying issues that need to be addressed before a health concern can manifest into a full-blown health scare. Unfortunately, when it comes to eye health, too many folks disregard the need for regular... Read More
A Spotlight on Women’s Health
Women’s health care requires specialized screenings and patient cognizance of potential risks at any age—but early detection and treatment advancements can minimize the severity of reproductive health-related cancers. Carly Murray Modern women’s health care has progressed due to technological advancements, medical research and minimization of societal gender bias. However,... Read More
Top Dentists 2024
Central Florida is fortunate to have a range of oral-health professionals delivering world-class care in our own backyard. Whether you’re looking for a pediatric dentist to help instill lifelong healthy habits in your little ones, a general dentist to keep your pearly whites looking and feeling great, or a specialist to get you back to a pain-free life, our annual Top Dentists... Read More
Changing Course
With a notable focus on mental health and extended community outreach, the concerted effort surrounding suicide prevention provides new hope to those who need it most. With National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month arriving in September, there is sure to be extra attention put on mental health and how local organizations are offering support through counseling, various programming... Read More
Parenting Guide: Health & Wellness
A Lasting Connection Telehealth has become a beneficial tool for patients and providers alike It’s no secret that telehealth use has gained in popularity. In a post-pandemic world, the convenience of connecting with medical professionals remotely, especially during off-hours, has been welcomed by many patients and providers. It’s helped to cut down on the stress, travel and... Read More
Parenting Guide: Special Needs
Helping Hands Finding out that your child has been diagnosed with a developmental or physical disability can bring with it a lot of questions and a need for professional assistance, but Central Florida’s experts in providing that specialized care are here—and eager—to help. While there are more resources and more avenues of assistance for special-needs children and their... Read More
Modern Men’s Health
Medical experts explain the breakthroughs in men’s health care, from science to technology and today’s societal implications. If there is one aspect of life one can never take too seriously, it’s their health. And if there’s one silver lining from the pandemic, it’s that a global health crisis demonstrated the importance of physical, emotional and social health, as well... Read More
Spreading the Word
As Mental Health Awareness Month arrives, local organizations want residents to know that help is available and there’s no shame in asking for it. With a lengthy career in health care, including her current role as the CEO of Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, Vickie Lewis knows as well as anyone that “mental health can touch anyone.” That is especially the case in Florida,... Read More
The Importance of Autism Advocacy
Autism Acceptance Month not only acts as a reminder to celebrate the differences within our communities, but also works to highlight both the resources and struggles those with autism face. Despite one in 36 children receiving an autism diagnosis, there’s much about the disorder that is shrouded in myths, conspiracies and stereotypes. Autism Acceptance Month provides an annual... Read More
Health Care for Kids
The area of children’s medicine has seen a number of advancements in recent years, ensuring that high-quality and highly personalized care is available to the region’s youth across a range of specialties. Just as every facet of medicine benefits from modern advancements, new technologies and breakthrough discoveries, pediatrics has also seen its share of promising progress. Caring... Read More
Special Treatment
Local professionals weigh in on the benefits of taking children to a pediatric dentist and the recent advancements in both dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Domenic Aloise did not exactly set out with the goal of devoting his professional life to working with children. But once he felt drawn to pediatric dentistry, it was impossible to change his mind. “Out of all the aspects of... Read More
Looking Good
Cosmetic medical procedures continue to grow in popularity Advancements in cosmetic medicine in recent years have led to an increased number of patients seeking minimally invasive surgical procedures and non-invasive treatments to help rejuvenate their looks and bolster self-confidence. These innovations in the field have created a more positive overall experience with improved... Read More
Holiday Hang-Ups
As joyous as the holiday season can be, many people find it is often accompanied by varying degrees of stress. Local experts weigh in on how to best prepare for and handle all the anxiety you or your loved ones may encounter this month. Around this time of year, most people look forward to family gatherings and get-togethers with friends to celebrate the many wondrous holidays... Read More
The Eyes Have It
The eyes might be the window to the soul but, for ocular doctors, they provide insight into the overall health of the body, too. “We get a lot of information in a non-invasive way by looking at the vasculature in the eye,” explains Dr. Sarah Eid of Uptown Eyecare. “Is it going to show me how the vessels are in the leg? No, but if a patient is hypertensive, the blood... Read More
Top Dentists 2023
Whether headed to the office for a routine check-up, cleaning or in desperate need of pain relief, trips to the dentist are an important piece of maintaining one’s overall health. Here in Central Florida, the region is filled with skilled dental professionals who provide the utmost care while forming meaningful bonds with their patients, young and old alike. Our... Read More
2023 Top Physicians
As hard as one may try, living a completely healthy lifestyle is an impossible task, and sooner or later, illnesses and injuries are going to happen. Fortunately, when that time comes, the Central Florida region is blessed to be home to many skilled medical providers across a number of specialties. These doctors not only have the drive to push their fields further... Read More
Parenting Guide: Senior Living
Having one’s affairs in order can make it easier on family members in the event of a medical emergency or death. Conversations about getting older and death are never easy to have, which is why so many people put off estate planning or making arrangements for if and when they suffer a medical emergency. But it is critical to address these issues not only to protect certain assets,... Read More
Preventive Health for Men: Why It Matters
There’s a common perception that men hate to go to the doctor and won’t go, even if they’re feeling sick. This theory has persisted throughout the years and is often the subject of jokes within families. But is it true? Unfortunately, this premise is sound: Men do not go to the doctor if they are feeling well. A 2019 Cleveland Clinic study found that up to 60% of men don’t... Read More
Raising Hope
The National Infertility Association will recognize National Infertility Week later this month, from April 23-29, with the goal of empowering those who are struggling and changing the narrative when it comes to an issue that affects millions of Americans. Through various events and fundraisers, the organization aims to educate the general public and assist those facing barriers... Read More
Pushing Pediatrics Forward
From the benefits of natural remedies to the most advanced, high-resolution orthopedic imaging, pediatric doctors throughout the area are finding incredible ways to enhance their patients’ treatments and quality of life. Orlando Family Magazine spoke with local physicians in different disciplines to discuss the latest in pediatric healthcare. The Future of Spine Surgery Dr. Raymund... Read More
Oral Report
While February is most associated with sending flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day and whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not, the shortest month on the calendar also has another important meaning. Every year at this time, the American Dental Association sponsors Children’s Dental Health Month, bringing together doctors, other health care providers and educators... Read More
