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Heavenly Intervention
Ongoing treatment for venous disease reveals potentially deadly diagnosis Still an avid motorcyclist, David often rides with veterans groups for charity events.-JORDAN PYSZ / FLORIDA HEATH CARE NEWS David Obermier credits divine intervention for his successful career as a licensed prearrangement adviser with a Punta Gorda funeral home. “When I moved to Florida from Iowa in 2007, I went to work for a manufactured modular home dealership,” David recalls. “It was a few years after Hurricane Charley, and most of the homes were already sold. After working in the business for about three months, I hadn’t sold a home and was going broke. “Around that time, I began attending the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Deep Creek. After church one... -
‘My Teeth Look Great’
After smile restorations, these pleased patients have no desire to hide their glee It’s one thing to buy a new pair of shoes, a new dress or even a new sofa on a whim. But a new home? In a state thousands of miles away from where you live? That’s a whole different level of impulse buying, but it’s the level that Michelle Arterton and her husband went to a few years ago. “We were vacationing here in Florida, and a friend who lives in Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club invited us over for a visit,” Michelle relates. “We were actually thinking of renting a place there for a few months in the winter, and while we were visiting my husband said, Why don’t we go look at the model homes? “Well, the first one we walked into, we both loved. He... -
As A Matter Of Facets
Regenerative therapy reduces pain, rebuilds cushion in degenerated spinal joints On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of anti-war protestors at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others. The event, which became known as the Kent State massacre, triggered a massive student strike across the nation that forced hundreds of colleges and universities to temporarily cease operations. It was also instrumental in turning the tide of public opinion against the war in Southeast Asia. Janet Goff was just a teenager then, but nearly 53 years later, she can still recall the anxiety she felt as a Kent resident during those events and their aftermath. “We moved around because my dad w... -
A Gut-Wrenching Feeling
Tension-free repairs for painful inguinal hernia include laparoscopic surgery For 39 years, David Napoli, DC, has been providing chiropractic care at his Broward County practice, where he specializes in treating sports injuries, personal injuries and injuries suffered by workers on the job. It was his personal experience with chiropractic that influenced Dr. Napoli’s decision to pursue a career in the field. “In high school, I injured my back playing football,” the Pittsburgh-area native relates. “I was told I needed surgery on one of my discs, but I ended up seeing a local chiropractor instead. Within four or five months of treatment and rehab, I was playing ball again.” “After high school, I attended Palmer College of Chiropract... -
Never Sounded Better
Patient appreciates benefits of prescriptive hearing aids from audiologist There are plenty of people who don’t interact with their closest neighbors or even some family members as often as Richard Jones has with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Richard, a 79-year-old retired electrical engineer, holds nine US patents for the innovations he’s created while modeling and designing microprocessor-controlled air-conditioning, refrigeration and heat-transfer systems. Most of those patents were awarded while Richard was working for a major air-conditioning manufacturer, a well-known electronics maker and a Virginia-based energy company that supplies power to parts of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. “More recently I’ve... -
Hip, Hip Hooray
Outpatient replacement procedure results in rapid recovery Seven years ago, Gene Cooley and his wife took a sabbatical from the bustling lives they had come to know here in the US and moved to a small, Spanish seaside town 20 miles southwest of Barcelona called Sitges. Often referred to as the Saint- Tropez of Spain, Sitges offered the couple a chance to unwind. While they continued working, they explored the continent they fell in love with on a cruise a few years earlier. “That was the whole point of going over there,” Gene says. “We wanted to see Europe. And believe me, we made the most of it. In the time we were there, we visited 18 countries and more than 100 cities. “Another thing we loved there was the lifestyle. It’s to... -
‘Most Amazing Tool I’ve Ever Seen In Medicine’
SoftWave TRT heals injured tissue, restores mobility and function.
Doug found long-term relief with the help of Dr. Richardson and SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies. When Doug Hillman sold the last of his three Florida marinas last year, it marked the end of a 52-year career in which this aged mariner logged hundreds of thousands of nautical miles on the open seas. “I started out in the marine industry in 1970 while living in the New York-New Jersey area,” offers Doug, 75. “I decided pretty soon that the climate for this was much better down south, so I moved to Florida. “Once I got here, I started working on yachts, and that turned into a yacht delivery business where I delivered yachts from as far north as Nova Sc... -
Retinal Occlusion Delays Cataract Surgery
BRVO occurs when blood flows into retina but not out, causing swelling. Eye injections keep it in check.
As a teen, Violet Rice volunteered at a hospital in her hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. That and the fact that her mother and several friends’ mothers were nurses led her to pursue that field. Injections of EYLEA have Violet seeing 20/20 in her left eye. During a nearly 30-year career, Violet served in several nursing capacities, including instructor, administrator and at the bedside. “I liked working on the staff,” Violet shares. “I worked in a variety of specialty areas, including the operating room, emergency room, medical-surgical unit and rehabilitation unit. I can’t say that I had a favorite area because I liked... -
Shrink Those Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
Arterial embolization is a scalpel-free procedure with immediate recovery and no pain.
Ever since Nathan* was a child, he dreamed of joining the military. As soon as he graduated from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and made the service his career. “When it came time to choose an occupation within the Air Force, I became an aircraft mechanic,” recounts Nathan, 62. “It was an interesting job with important responsibilities. Mechanics need to make sure all the aircraft are operationally ready by properly servicing them. We have to keep them functional and fueled at all times. “Before I retired in 2020, I had put in 40 years. I served through three wars and saw many parts of the US from the various Air Force bases w... -
Custom Hearing Aids Quiet Shooter’s Worries
Specialty devices offer protection from loud environments while addressing tinnitus.
One of the toughest tests of a shooting enthusiast’s speed and precision comes during a competition in which the challenge is to hit as many targets as possible over a short period of time. Custom ear protection allows Jason to safely enjoy his favorite hobby. Known as practical shooting, dynamic shooting or action shooting, these events offer little in the way of prize money, but that doesn’t keep Jason Vreeland, 43, from participating. Like many contestants, Jason is drawn by the thrill of the challenge. “It’s pretty dynamic because it’s not your typical stand-still-and-shoot-at-something kind of exercise,” Jason offers. “You’re running an...
