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Welcome to CentraState Healthcare System’s blog, your trusted resource for wellness tips, health trends, medical insights, and more.

Browse through our vast collection of articles, backed by our expert team of healthcare professionals and doctors. From essential preventive care strategies to cutting-edge medical innovations and uplifting patient stories that embody resilience and hope, our blog will help you stay informed and inspired on your journey to optimal health.

Beyond Hot Flashes: How to Manage Menopause in Stride

By |2022-10-03T15:44:20-04:00October 10th, 2022|Categories: Women’s Health|Tags: |

When people think of menopause, hot flashes often come to mind. But some women experience different symptoms during this time – and others may have no symptoms at all. Clinically speaking, menopause occurs when a woman goes 12 months without a menstrual period. It’s called a retrospective diagnosis because [...]

A New Solution for a Common Problem: Enlarged Prostate

By |2024-11-20T16:21:50-05:00October 10th, 2022|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , , |

Nearly 40 million older American men suffer prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common, non-cancerous condition that can significantly affect quality of life. BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and cause bladder, urinary tract, or kidney problems. Symptoms of the condition [...]

Boxing Against Parkinson’s Disease

By |2024-11-25T14:37:51-05:00October 7th, 2022|Categories: Patient Stories, Physical Therapy|Tags: , , |

Terry Marcus enjoyed playing baseball in his younger days and now loves to toss a ball around with his grandson. But while America’s favorite pastime is near and dear to his heart, it’s boxing – among other therapies – that’s helping Terry in the fight of his life. Terry, an [...]

Three Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss

By |2022-09-20T16:27:01-04:00September 30th, 2022|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , |

Hearing loss caused by aging and ongoing exposure to loud noises is common and frustrating. It can adversely affect your quality of life and lead to increased risk of falling, social isolation, and cognitive decline as we age. It’s never too soon to start protecting your hearing with these [...]

The Good Food RX

By |2024-11-20T16:23:17-05:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: |

If you have a chronic condition, your medicine cabinet might contain critical medications to keep your health in check. But an important key to managing chronic conditions can also be found in your fridge. “Simple strategies, such as a diet rich in antioxidants or consistent carbohydrate intake can be [...]

A New Era in Endocrine Care

By |2022-09-26T09:31:52-04:00September 7th, 2022|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , , , |

Renowned endocrine surgeon Alexander L. Shifrin, MD, recently joined the staff of Surgical Associates of CentraState and CentraState Healthcare System as surgical director of the Endocrine Center. Dr. Shifrin specializes exclusively in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal cancers and benign conditions, from common to [...]

Monkeypox Q&A

By |2024-11-20T16:23:35-05:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: |

What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is [...]

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