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“In the Beginning was the Word...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” for those of us at Florida Hospital College, words mean more than just what we speak. We believe that long ago, words created the world, and since then words continue to create life in both ourselves and in others. Which is why we started this project, inspired by StoryCorps, to capture the words of our students, faculty, and staff. Words that in different ways, describe this ministry we call healthcare.
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Sepsis: What You Need to Know About this Emergent Condition
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Sepsis is a life-threatening disease that arises when the body's response to infection injures its own tissue and organs. It affects nearly 750,000 Americans each year, and every case of sepsis adds significant cost and days to hospital length of stay. In this segment, Sheri Hahn, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, discusses this potentially life-threatening infect…
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Do You Suffer From Urinary Incontinence?
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Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem, but it’s not an uncommon one, especially for women over the age of 50. While it’s normally associated with the aging process, it is very often a response to disease, illness or medication, as well as lifestyle-related issues. Today there are more treatments for urinary incontinence than ever befo…
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What is Sports Medicine?
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According to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, a sports medicine specialist is a physician that has specific specialized training in both the prevention and treatment of illness and injury. Florida Hospital Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and psychological need…
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Gluten Awareness & Food Sensitivity
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It may seem more and more common for people to have food sensitivities. You might notice a reaction to a certain food, but in many cases it may be an intolerance rather than a true allergy. We are also hearing more about Gluten issues as a culprit for many diseases and conditions. Listen as Dr. Issam Nasr, board certified Gastroenterologist with Fl…
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Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB): What You Need To Know
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Over the past two decades, death rates from atrial fibrillation – either as the main or underlying cause – have doubled. Detecting and treating this potentially fatal condition is a priority at Florida Hospital. An Arrhythmia and Ablation Center of Excellence, Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute helps people avoid a life-threatening stroke by…
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Are You A Candidate For Surgical Weight Loss?
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For severely obese patients, weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery may be an option when non-surgical treatments fail. With dietary changes and an active lifestyle, bariatric surgery helps patients lose pounds and maintain a healthy weight. There are three types of bariatric surgery procedures that may be recommended. Each uses different techniq…
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Management of Vascular Disease
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According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 600,000 people each year. The physicians at the Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute are expertly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of arterial and venous conditions. Our experts treat more than 1,6…
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Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
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According to the CDC, More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 86 million are living with prediabetes, a serious health condition that increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Diabetes specialists at Florida Hospital helps tens of thousands of people each year control and manage their diabetes. Mo…
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Seasonal Allergy Solutions
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Fall can be the worst time of year for people with seasonal allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation up to 40 million Americans suffer with seasonal allergies. Along with cooler weather and changing foliage, weeds and other plants release pollen into the air and outdoor molds grow under fallen leaves. These can be triggers for thos…
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The Childhood Obesity Epidemic
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Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Now reaching what experts are now calling epidemic proportions. The condition affects more than 35 percent of U.S. adults and 17 percent of children age six to 19, triple the rate recorded one generation ago. When it comes to childhood obesity, t…
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Advances in Total Ankle Replacements
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Ankle surgery procedures at Florida Hospital differ depending on the patient’s individual needs. Our ankle replacement procedure provides specialized prosthetic parts to reconstruct the ankle and improve function. Florida Hospital’s patients have access to some of the world’s top ankle specialists. We are dedicated to providing the most advanced pr…
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Keeping Your Gallbladder Healthy
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The gallbladder is an important organ that is located behind the right lobe of the liver. The primary function of the gallbladder is to store, concentrate and secrete the bile that is produced by the liver. For this reason, the health of the gallbladder and liver are often intertwined. High cholesterol in the bile causes 80 percent of gallstones. W…
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What You Need to Know Before Breast Surgery
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Whether you’re scheduled for a routine procedure or a highly specialized surgery, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center offers a state-of-the-art facility staffed by the area’s top physicians and surgical specialists. Breast surgery is no exception. Whether it's a lumpectomy, mastectomy or a breast biopsy, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Cente…
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Painful Leg Cramps:You Could Have Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs over time, decreasing the blood supply to organs and limbs, primarily legs and feet. This circulation disorder occurs in blood vessels not found in the heart, but can affect blood flow to the heart. Ketul K. Chauhan, MD is here to explain why Florida Hospital is a Vascular Center of Excellence with experience …
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Gender / Sex Medicine, What Makes Women Different
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Disheartening research shows the overall health of women in Central Florida is on the decline, especially in the areas of diabetes, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. This startling reality comes at the same time research shows sex does matter in the diagnosis and treatment of many health conditions, as medical issues present and progr…
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The Importance of Preventative Care for Coronary Artery Disease
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Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients become damaged or diseased. Because coronary artery disease often develops over decades, you might not notice a problem until you have a significant blockage or a heart attack. Dr. Thomas A. Joiner is here to discuss Preventative Ca…
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Can You Prevent Heart Disease?
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Coronary artery disease develops slowly, usually over a period of decades. Plaque, which is composed of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances, builds up on the artery walls over time. Coronary artery disease can be hereditary, or it can develop over time from a poor diet and lack of exercise. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the …
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Different types of heart surgery are used to fix different heart problems. Heart surgery is used to treat heart failure and coronary heart disease. It's also used to fix heart valves that don't work well, to control heartbeats, and to replace a damaged heart with a healthy one. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common type of heart…
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Women’s Cardiac Health, Overall Advancements in Women’s Healthcare
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There are many misconceptions about heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US. That's why is it so vitally important for women to educate themselves about the early warning signs of heart disease, so they can recognize and prevent the disease from progressing. Listen in as Dr. Patricia Guerrero discusse…
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Livia_Nagy.JPG "...My Papa passed away when I was 15 but since then his optimism has lived on inside of me..." Lyvia Nagy, General Studies Student Listen Now Nagy_Lyvia.mp3 Transcript When I was six my Papa had a liver transplant which saved his life. Because of the transplant I was able to spend nine extra years with him, during which our family h…
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Kayleigh_Wheeler.JPG "...My ultimate goal as a healthcare provider is to create an everlasting impression..." Kaleigh Wheeler, Nursing Student Listen Now Wheeler_Kaleigh.mp3 Transcript As a human race we are broken. The only way out of brokenness is through compassion, humility, and relationship. As a healthcare provider I will live and work by my …
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Sara_Talavera.JPG ...I want my smile to be a small reflection of who Jesus is..." Sara Talavera, General Studies Student Listen Now Talavera_Sara.mp3 Transcript The tears that I dare not shed lie behind my smile. But as I smile, I know that people see it and smile in return. Receiving that smile makes me smile more and helps my sadness go away. My …
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Ashley_Perez.JPG "...we must always remember to have compassion for those suffering..." Ashley Perez, General Studies Student Listen Now Perez_Ashley.mp3 Transcript In the healthcare profession we hear words such as; compassion, hope, faith, integrity, and love to describe the characteristics we need to have and most importantly show our patients i…
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_Anonymous-Woman.jpg "... that I may heal their hearts as well as their illness..." Jaclyn Hoover, Biomedical Sciences Student Listen Now Hoover_Jaclyn.mp3 Transcript My philosophy of healthcare is to treat each patient with compassion, to not judge them for their current situation, but to show them kindness and offer the care that I would offer my…
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_Anonymous-Woman.jpg "...I want to not only give them the best care, but get to know them and be compassionate..." Samantha Fletcher, Nursing Student Listen Now Fletcher_Samantha.mp3 Transcript Much of my life has been spent watching my mother fight ovarian cancer. I saw the physical and emotional pain she endured for six long years and was traumat…
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_Anonymous-Woman.jpg "...we need to rely on God to get through times of hurt and pain..." Landrie Connery, Occupational Therapy Student Listen Now Connery_Landrie.mp3 Transcript We are most times unaware of how the different events and decisions affect our outlook on life. I have found that every event throughout my life has changed the way I think…
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_Anonymous-Woman.jpg "...Without hesitation, she took the time out of her busy schedule to walk with my father ..." Brittany Burrell, Nursing Student Listen Now Burrell_Brittany.mp3 Transcript In the fall of 2009, my mother was a patient at Florida Hospital for a liver biopsy. At the same time, my father was suffering from a severe depression and a…
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Angela_Brownlee.jpg "... I have truly found my place in this life..." Angela Brownlee, Health Sciences Student Listen Now Brownlee_Angela.mp3 Transcript As a healthcare professional I will strive to provide patients with my beliefs and professional knowledge, spirituality, understanding, and listening. I will treat each and every life I touch as I …
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_Anonymous-Woman.jpg "In healthcare I have learned that I must base my life on the foundation of three things, I must have a passion for God, a passion for people and a passion for service." Rebekah Acosta, Occupational Therapy Student Listen Now Acosta_Rebekah.mp3 Transcript What do I have a passion for? This is the first question I must ask mysel…
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