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How to Stay Safe this Halloween

October 28, 2021

It’s finally the time of year where costumes, candy, and creepy decorations are everywhere. For many kids, Halloween is one of the best nights of the year –getting to dress up as their favorite character, go trick-or-treating with friends, and eat some of their favorite sweets!

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The Intersection of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Intimate Partner Sexual Violence

October 26, 2021

The Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Jackson Memorial Hospital joins forces with national advocates to raise awareness on domestic violence.

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IORT for Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

October 26, 2021

Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), a one-time, high dose of radiation is delivered to the breast during surgery to remove a tumor. The focused dose of radiation is delivered to the area where the tumor was removed and helps destroy any cancer cells that might be left behind.

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It’s OK to Not be Ok: Know the Signs of Depression and When to Get Help

October 22, 2021

What do you do when you have a fever, feel sick, or have persistent symptoms that won’t go away? Most people go see a doctor – whether it be their primary care physician or someone at an urgent care center or health clinic.

How One Woman Bounced Back from Breast Cancer With Consolidated Treatment

October 18, 2021

For years, Lily Zablotsky has gone for her annual mammogram like clockwork. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent surges in South Florida, she considered canceling her appointment.

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New York Man Brought to Jackson Health System for Life-saving Neurosurgery

October 14, 2021

Yezzi and his fiancé were in St. Barts planning their wedding, when one morning, the 30-year-old began developing a splitting headache that lasted throughout the day. He then lost vision in his right eye.

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Man’s Life Saved After First-Of-Its-Kind Neurosurgery

October 7, 2021

Vero Beach resident Brian Bedard is a contractor who is used to working long days in high-stress environments. But in October 2018, a splitting headache – unlike anything he’d ever experienced before – forced the 46-year-old to return home early from work.

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Kendall Woman Back on Her Feet After Year-Long Recovery

October 6, 2021

For more than three decades, Cassandra Hirsh has owned Scully’s Tavern, a popular Kendall restaurant. As Cassandra was getting ready to leave her house and head to work one day, she fell down the stairs and suffered a catastrophic injury.

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Jackson Health System Team Cares For One of Its Own After Successful Surgery

September 28, 2021

Jackson North Medical Center’s Emergency Department treated a familiar face; Raymond Sandler, MD, medical director of gastroenterology at Jackson Medical Group’s Jackson North location.

Let’s Ride Safely Together

September 22, 2021

Whether you are bringing your child to school or visiting a family member, driving in an automobile is often the most convenient approach. Although convenient, driving in a car can be dangerous if some safety precautions are not taken. Here are some tips to make sure travelling in the car with your child is as safe as possible.

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