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Influenza Season: Importance of the Flu Vaccine, Symptoms, and Risks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 17, 2020

The flu season begins in October, peaks around December, and can extend into May. Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is an infectious respiratory illness that can cause fever, body aches, chills, congestion, and fatigue that, in some cases, could turn life threatening. This year in particular, due to the COVID-19 virus, it is critically important that everyone in our community get their flu shot.

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Woman Battling Sickle Cell Disease and Breast Cancer Delivers Miracle Baby at Holtz Children’s Hospital

November 17, 2020

Sonia Hutchinson has been suffering from sickle cell her whole life. This condition created complications with her pregnancies and miscarriages. While she was receiving treatment, her medical team discovered she pregnant.

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After Losing 100 Pounds, South Dade Woman is Ready to Embrace Her Next Chapter

November 9, 2020

After giving birth to two children in her early 30s, south Miami-Dade resident Michelle Rodriguez struggled with managing her weight. It had always fluctuated when she was growing up, but she had been able to control it on her own.

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Jackson Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

October 26, 2020

I come from Nicaragua, a Central American country that is poor economically, but rich with a vibrant culture, beautiful people, and delicious food. Our arts and crafts are beautiful. We are a caring population, stand up for what we believe in, and we come together to support one another in times of need.

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Pregnant Woman Battles Breast Cancer While Expecting Her First Child

October 23, 2020

At six months pregnant, Desiree Doughty was overjoyed with the anticipation of her first child. Doughty was keeping up with her regular check-ups but noticed something was not right with her breasts.

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What Black Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer

October 14, 2020

Black women have a 31 percent breast cancer mortality rate – the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talked to Dr. Judith Hurley, an UHealth oncologist, who treats patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center, about the disparities that exists in Black women.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Raising Awareness, Taking Action, and What You Need To Know

October 14, 2020

Every year in October, the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Jackson Memorial Hospital joins forces with national advocates to raise awareness on domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October reminds the community that this continues to be a public health concern affecting millions of Americans.

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Quality of Life Restored For Miami Resident After Unexpected Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis

September 24, 2020

Edgar Coral, 56, has always lived a healthy and physically active life riding his bicycle – a hobby he’s enjoyed for decades. But three years ago, Coral was doing yard work outside his Downtown Miami home, when he unexpectedly began experiencing dyspneic (shortness of breath), became nauseous, and felt his heart racing as if he was going to have a heart attack.

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Elderly South Florida Man Grateful to Be Alive After Surviving COVID-19

September 17, 2020

In July, Gardner and his wife, Maggie, contracted COVID-19. Gardner immediately started having severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fever, chills, and coughing. His wife first took him to an urgent care center near their home in south Miami-Dade County, but when he got home, his symptoms turned for the worse.

Convalescent Plasma: What You Need To Know

September 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis, which has resulted in unprecedented deaths, impacted our society, and strained the healthcare systems. Although there are a number of drugs being studied and vaccine trials that are ongoing, there is no proven treatment yet.

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