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Melody Beers has always felt an earnest desire to help others. That feeling motivated her to pursue a career as a licensed practical nurse directly out of high school. For 29 years, she cared for patients in various capacities, including postoperative and home health. But five years ago, while Melody was living and working in rural South Central Pennsylvania, a […]
Smile Reimagined: Melody’s Dental Transformation with Dr. Huda Aljonaidy
Learn how meticulous planning, dental implants, Invisalign, and artistic expertise combined to create a stunning smile for Melody, leaving her confident and proud
Modern Eye Surgery Brings Relief: Dr. Lentz’s Triumph Over Glaucoma and Dry Eye
Discover the innovative XEN® gel implant surgery that restored Dr. Lentz's vision and eliminated the need for painful eye drops, enhancing his quality of lifeWhen Carl Wildrick Lentz III, MD, was a third-year medical student, he was already performing procedures to insert drainage tubes into patients’ chests. With that experience, Dr. Lentz aspired to a career in cardiovascular-thoracic surgery. But as a surgical intern, he fell in love with another specialty. “During my general surgery internship, I rotated through all the specialties,” Dr. […]
Losing Weight the Healthy Way: A Doctor’s Guidance and Innovative Treatments
Learn how Dr. Delicia M. Haynes guided Jean Civil through an anti-inflammatory diet, medication, and cutting-edge body-contouring treatments to achieve his weight loss goalsSo many people spent so much time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic that residential remodeling skyrocketed by more than 3 percent and became a $420 billion industry as the number of infections waned. That contractor craze slowed a bit over the past year, but in some areas of Florida, it’s still raging. For Jean Civil, that’s a good […]
Precision Dental Implants: Robotics Revolutionize Tooth Replacement at Blossom Dental
Discover how advanced robotic technology is transforming dental implant procedures, ensuring precise placement and minimal discomfortCostello Shedrick is his own man, and he likes it that way. He used to work for a Daytona Beach business but now works for himself. This father of three daughters is also an outdoorsman. He enjoys biking, boating, swimming and fishing. He also likes to race motorcycles. His love for mechanics prompted his initial career choice. “I’m an […]
Spinal Decompression: A Noninvasive Alternative to Surgery for Back Pain
Learn about the effectiveness of spinal decompression in treating back injuries and its benefits compared to surgical optionsWhen seven horses at Churchill Downs died in the days leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby this year, Deltona veterinarian Dr. Lane Torres was saddened but not surprised. More than 325 thoroughbreds died at tracks in 2022, according to The Jockey Club’s equine injury database. The pace of equine deaths has since improved, but Dr. Torres has a pretty […]
DeLand Dentist Restores Smile and Confidence with Dental Implants
Discover how Dr. Jayaj Patel transformed Tom Leslie's dental health, providing him with a stunning smile and renewed self-assuranceAt Anita’s Furniture and Home Decor in downtown DeLand, you can find plenty of one-of-a kind items. Most are tables, dressers armoires, and you’ll find them all buried beneath the trove of knickknacks that give the shop its charm. “We sell the work of about 40 artists, many of whom are local, and we are very diversified,” says Tom Leslie, […]
Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute: Your Family’s Eye Care Destination
Discover how this South Tampa Eye Clinic offers comprehensive eye care for all ages, from children to adultsThe origin of the phrase “The eyes are the windows to the soul” is uncertain. The saying has been attributed to several sources, including William Shakespeare, Marcus Tullius Cicero, even the Bible. But no matter who said it first, the phrase accurately describes the eyes as precious portals into an individual’s character. The highly trained physicians and staff at Florida […]
Comprehensive Dry Eye Treatment Before Cataract Surgery
Explore the importance of addressing dry eye disease before cataract surgery for precise measurements and optimal visual outcomesProject Christmas Smile is a grassroots program that provides emergency dental care to people who can’t afford treatment. Its goal is to help people be pain-free for the holidays. Several years ago, while volunteering at one of the program’s events, Carol Dombrowski, DDS, learned about a unique opportunity for practicing dentistry. “One of the other dentists that day asked if […]
High Praise for Dr. Thomas A. Barnard and Florida Retina Institute
Read Rosa Perez's glowing recommendation for Dr. Barnard and the exceptional care she receives at Florida Retina InstituteEver since she was a child, Rosa Perez has desired to help others. Early on, that meant helping her parents, who didn’t speak English, by translating whenever necessary and looking after her younger siblings. In time, Rosa fashioned her helpful nature into a 30-year career in social work. “I served as a social worker in a nursing home for 15 […]
Regenerative Medicine: A Game-Changer for Joint Pain Relief
Learn how regenerative medicine at Coastal Integrative Healthcare transformed the lives of the Callaham family by offering pain relief for damaged jointsFor years, the idea of living in Florida seemed almost abhorrent to Leahlyn Callaham. Content with her surroundings in Vancouver, Washington, she wanted no part of the hurricanes that ravage the Sunshine State or the alligators that roam it. But then her oldest son bought a vacation home here. That changed everything. Within a couple of months, Leahlyn, 76; […]
