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Health and Medical News from Florida Organizations and Companies
Sagar Shah, DPM, New Tampa Bay Podiatrist Offers Early Morning and Evening Availability
WESTCHASE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Early birds and night owls rejoice: a new Tampa Bay podiatrist is setting the bar on convenience with extended clinic hours. Sagar Shah, DPM, recently helped launch the opening of a new location for Modern Foot & Ankle at 10954 Sheldon Rd. in Westchase. This marked the Central Florida group's seventh clinic opening in five years.
Great Speech Inc. Strengthens Its Virtual Speech Therapy Presence Nationwide with Medicare Enrollment
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Great Speech Inc., a national virtual speech therapy company committed to improving health equity for America's underserved seniors, today announced its affiliated clinical group Great Therapy Group LLC, has significantly increased the breadth and depth of its provider network nationwide by receiving its own Medicare number.
Dr. Craig Spodak, founder Spodak Dental, Joins Candid as the Newest CandidPro Faculty Member
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dr. Craig Spodak, founder of the Spodak Dental Group dental practice in Delray Beach, Florida, and founder of the nationwide Bulletproof Dental Practice podcast, has joined Candid, a cutting-edge clear aligner orthodontic system.
Leading South Florida In Home Healthcare Company, Amerihome Healthcare, Expands Reach
BOCA RATON, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Amerihome Healthcare is excited to announce that due to a recent new hire, it will expand its geographic reach and operations. For more than 10 years, it's been a leader in Palm Beach's home health care industry and will now service Broward County as well to focus on in-home health care staffing.
Modern Foot and Ankle, a Florida Podiatric Group Brings High-Tech, High-Quality Healthcare to Largo
LARGO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Modern Foot & Ankle opens its sixth clinic - and first in Pinellas County - on Friday. The Central Florida podiatric group has selected Kyle Haverstrom, DPM, as the provider for the new Largo, Florida, location.
Brain and Body Performance Leader, Aviv Clinics, Launches Immersive, Personalized Golf Program
ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Global leader in brain and body performance, Aviv Clinics, is now offering the Aviv Golf Performance Program, a world class experience with more than 50 courses and three expert academies led by PGA/LPGA instructors, designed with an intensive focus on golf skill and capabilities. Centered around Aviv's proprietary hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) medical treatment, the program has demonstrated to enhance strength, movement, balance, focus, attention, physical and mental stamina.
November is C DIFF Awareness Month with Annual Conference, Recognizing Subject Matter Experts, Expressing Gratitude to US Governors
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- C Diff Foundation announced today that the 9th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO welcomed over 40 international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, and academia on November 4-5, 2021. World-renowned presenters delivered data and discussed critical information on a leading Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), Clostridioides difficile with global healthcare-associated issues: 100% Live-online presentations.
9th Annual C diff Conference and Health EXPO Embraces Virtual Tech to Provide Global Online Learning for Healthcare Pros
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- C Diff Foundation announced today that the 9th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO is honored to welcome over 40 international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, and academia. World-renowned presenters will deliver data and discuss critical information on a leading Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), Clostridioides difficile with global healthcare-associated issues on Nov. 4 - 5, 2021.
6 Certified Nursing Assistants Leaving Profession for Every 1 Certified in Q2 2021: Florida Patient Care at Risk
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Premier Nursing Academy launched the CNA Shortage Index, a quarterly estimate of how well the production of new certified nursing assistants (CNAs) is keeping up with attrition of CNAs out of the career. The latest data indicate that the state of Florida faces an acute shortage that will compromise the quality of patient care if not remedied quickly.
Everest Rehabilitation Announces Plans to Build Sixth Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida
VIERA, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Dallas Texas based Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals announced the construction of a $24M physical rehabilitation hospital in Viera, Florida. Everest's physical rehabilitation hospital in Viera, Florida will create over 100 jobs in the community.
The Spodak Dental Group Transitions to 4-Day Work Week in Delray Beach FL
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The Spodak Dental Group transitioned to a four-day work week in 2021 with a goal to take the very best care of each team member. After the turmoil of a 2020 year filled with the uncertainty, stress and additional regulations due to COVID-19, the family-owned company realized that there was a great opportunity to provide each team member with a flexible schedule that supports a greater work life balance.
Modern Foot & Ankle Welcomes New Podiatrist to Casselberry Florida Clinic
CASSELBERRY, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- There's a new face in town for your feet. Jacob Huffman, D.P.M., joined the podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle in July. Last week, he became the sole practitioner of the Casselberry clinic.
Modern Foot & Ankle, a Florida Podiatric Group, Brings Modern Approach, Old Charm to Horizon West with New Clinic
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Monday, Central Florida podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle will open the doors of its brand-new flagship location in Horizon West. The office will be operated by board-certified physician Roma Patel, D.P.M.
The Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach Celebrates 45th Anniversary By Giving Back to Their Local Community
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Established in 1976, the Spodak Dental Group is proud to now celebrate their 45th Anniversary in Delray Beach, Fla. The team of board certified general and specialty dentists and dental professionals realize that the community is a big part of their business longevity so are giving back to local community members and organizations as a way to say thank you.
Spodak Dental Group Partners with the Delray Beach Police Department to Provide a Safe Remote Location During Hurricane Season
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- With hurricane season approaching, the Spodak Dental Group team once again partners with the Delray Beach Police Department to provide the disaster relief team a safe "home base" shelter in the event of a severe weather occurrence.
Live, Virtual C. diff. Symposium 2021 supports and guides patients, families, and caregivers through a C. difficile illness
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The C Diff Foundation will host a free, live-online, and interactive symposium on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT. Sponsored by Seres Therapeutics, the event is designed for patients who are being treated for a C. diff. infection (CDI) in addition to those who are recovering or who have experienced CDI recurrences.
C. diff. Survivor and a Registered Dietician publish book for patients, families, and caregivers impacted by Clostridioides difficile
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- In the new book, "Managing a C. difficile Infection: For Patients, Families, and Caregivers" (ISBN: 979-8519789851), Nancy C. Caralla, three-time C. diff. Survivor, Founding President of the C Diff Foundation, and Karen F. Factor, MS, RD. LDN, Nutrition Wellness Chairperson, share their knowledge and experience with patients, family members, and caregivers who have been impacted by a CDI infection.
Dr. Laju Mathew, Board Certified Dermatologist, Joins the Siperstein Dermatology Group, Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Laju Mathew, a board certified dermatologist with more than 10 years of experience, joins the prestigious team of board certified dermatologists, board certified facial plastic surgeon, physicians assistants and laser technicians at Siperstein Dermatology Group.
Dr. Maira Estrada Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team in Delray Beach
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Maira Estrada, a general dentist with more than four years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. Her mission as a dental care provider is to provide excellent care with a compassionate approach and ensure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.
C Diff Foundation Assures Patients that C. diff. Clinical Trials Continue Moving Forward Safely
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- While some patients diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff., C. difficile, CDI) believe they have run into clinical trial roadblocks, due to the recent focus on the pandemic, the C Diff Foundation wants them to know they are not out of options. Safe and active clinical trials continue.