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A Sit, Shake and a Bark to Recovery!
A Sit, Shake and a Bark to Recovery! Here at Regional Medical Center, we’re taking a new approach to therapy and recovery—and it comes with a little bit of fur! Our pet therapy program is the newest way we are …
Myths and Facts about Hip Replacement
As people age, various body parts don’t always function like they used to. It would be great if we could just replace parts as they wear out like with a car or washing machine. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work in most …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: arthritis, ball in socket, FL, hip replacement, hip replacement surgery, Hudson, joint, pain, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, surgery
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Work Healthy Habits into Your Schedule
I’m too busy. I don’t have the time. My schedule is packed. Many Americans make these same excuses about their lack of exercise and unhealthy lifestyle. There are many ways you can fit healthier life choices into your already jam-packed …
What Is Electrophysiology?
Electro what? Electrophysiology. It’s the study of the electrical system of the heart. The electrical impulses of your heart keep it pumping at a steady pace to supply blood throughout your body. Your heart contains special cells that set the …
Categories: Main
Tags: arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, electrical system, electrophysiology, EPS, EPS Study, FL, heart, Hudson, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, test
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What You Should Know About Afib!
Afib isn’t a small lie; it’s atrial fibrillation. Both are small things that can have a big impact on your life. Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmia of the heart. That means your heartbeat is irregular. Of all the types of …
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, blood clots, cardio, FL, heart, heart attack, Hudson, Regional Medical Center, stroke
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Keep Your Teens Safe During Homecoming!
Going to the homecoming dance is an exciting experience for high school students, but many parents worry about their teens’ safety at such events. You might be concerned about the possibility of underage drinking, drugs, teen drivers, drunk driving and …
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading killer in the United States. Colorectal cancer can occur in the colon or the rectum. The colon is the large intestine that leads into the passageway, …
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: colon, colorectal cancer, FL, Hudson, rectum, Regional Medical Center, risk factors
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Harm-Free Household Handiwork
While you turn your house into a home with projects, remodeling, and maintenance, keep these safety tips in mind. Electricity: When you are working with electricity, call a professional. In most places, it is against the law to work with …
Categories: Emergency Care
Tags: climb, emergency, ER, FL, home, house, Hudson, ladder, light bulb, Regional Medical Center, repairs, roof, safety
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5 Quick Ways to Prevent Injury at Work
Unless your job is a stunt driver or shark diver, you probably feel pretty safe when you go to work each day. Most jobs present little risk to employees. However, in every job, the possibility of injury does exist. A …
It Takes Two: Safety Tips for Motorcyclists and Those Sharing the Road with Them
Hitting the open road on two wheels gives you a sense of freedom, flying down the highway. While motorcycles can be fun and exciting, safety considerations are paramount. People riding motorcycles and people driving cars, trucks, and SUVs need to …
Categories: Emergency Care, Main
Tags: accident, automobile, car, driving, FL, Hudson, motorcycle, Regional Medical Center, safety, vehicle
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