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  • What happens in skin cancer screenings?

    If you're going for a skin cancer screening, here's what you can expect:

    Talking With Your Doctor

    First, your doctor will ask about any changes you've noticed in your skin, like new spots, moles or anything unusual. They might also ask if you have a history of skin cancer in your family or if you’ve had a lot of sun exposure.

    Full-Body Check

    During the exam, your doctor will closely examine your skin from head to toe. They’ll check moles, freckles and any other spots that might seem suspicious. It’s usually quick and painless. You’ll likely be asked to wear a gown so the doctor can check all areas of your skin, even places you don’t think about, like your scalp, between your toes or the bottoms of your feet.

    Dermatoscope

    Sometimes, the doctor will use a special magnifying tool called a dermatoscope. It helps them see more detail in spots or moles to determine if something looks unusual.

    Biopsy, if Needed

    If the doctor finds something concerning, they might recommend a biopsy, which means removing a small bit of skin to send to a lab for testing. Don’t worry — this part is usually quick, and they’ll use a numbing medicine, so you won’t feel much.

    Results and Next Steps

    If you need a biopsy, your doctor will explain the next steps and review the results with you when they return. If nothing is found, you’ll monitor your skin at home and go back for regular checkups as needed.

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  • What is the most common type of skin cancer?

    The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Both of these cancers are often linked to sun exposure and are classified as nonmelanoma skin cancers, meaning they are generally less aggressive than melanoma, which is the more dangerous type of skin cancer.

  • How can I support long-term heart health for my child?

    Supporting long-term heart health for your child involves promoting a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, along with encouraging regular physical activity and limiting sedentary time. Regular checkups are critical to recognizing potential heart problem symptoms.

    Educating your child about heart-healthy habits and providing emotional support within the family are important, along with setting a good example by adopting healthy behaviors as a family.

    Learn more in our parents’ guide to pediatric heart health.

  • How common is it for a child to have a heart condition?

    Heart conditions in children, particularly congenital heart defects (CHDs), are relatively common. Here are some key statistics:

    • Congenital heart defects: CHDs are the most common type of birth defect. Approximately 1 in 100 to 1 in 200 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. This translates to about 40,000 babies per year in the United States alone.
    • Acquired heart conditions: While less common than congenital defects, children can develop acquired heart conditions such as rheumatic heart disease, Kawasaki disease and myocarditis. These conditions can result from infections, inflammation or other diseases.
    • Arrhythmias: Heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, can also occur in children, although they are less common than structural heart defects.
    • Treatment: Some heart conditions in children are minor and may resolve on their own or require minimal treatment, while others can be severe and require ongoing medical care, medication or surgery.

    Regular prenatal care, early detection through screening, and advances in pediatric cardiology have significantly improved the diagnosis and treatment outcomes for children with heart conditions.

    Learn more in our blog about congenital heart disease.

  • What should I expect at a pediatric cardiology appointment?

    At a pediatric cardiology appointment, you can expect to provide a detailed medical history, and discuss symptoms or concerns with the cardiologist. The doctor will perform a thorough physical examination and may conduct diagnostic tests such as an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry or blood tests. Based on the findings, the cardiologist will explain the diagnosis, discuss treatment options, and outline a follow-up plan.

    This appointment is an opportunity to ask questions and receive educational materials about your child's heart health, conditions and health care plan. Coordination with your child's primary care doctor or other specialists may also be arranged for ongoing care and monitoring.

  • What is a hospitalist?

    Hospitalists are physicians who only work in the hospital. They are your in-hospital doctor and are available throughout your stay to discuss your care and treatment with you and your family. They're dedicated to ensuring you receive the very best care.

    Hospitalist medicine is the fastest-growing specialty in health care, and our hospitalists have grown to supervise the majority of our inpatients across the AdventHealth network of care.

  • Can I request a specific manufacturer of medicine?

    We fill prescriptions for AdventHealth employees with generic versions, when possible. You cannot request a specific manufacturer. This process helps keep our costs down for you and the benefits packages we offer to our employees.

  • Do I have to use AdventHealth's Rx Plus Pharmacy for maintenance medication?

    Yes. All maintenance drugs must be filled through AdventHealth's Rx Plus Pharmacy. This enables us to deliver significant cost savings to you, our employees, and also save money as a company. Additionally, it gives us the opportunity to invest those savings in other areas and keeping health insurance costs down.

    After you fill the first 30-day supply of your medication, you will need to use AdventHealth's Rx Plus Pharmacy. Our team will help you transfer your prescription and contact your physician if needed.

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  • How are my prescriptions delivered?

    Rx Plus Pharmacy will deliver your medication with eight days (excluding weekends and shipping). To avoid delays, please ensure you have provided the correct method of payment on your profile (insert Update Information form).

    The default shipping method is DHL, with the post office making final delivery of the medication.

    All specialty and cold chain medications are sent via FedEx. You can request that your prescription is sent via FedEx for an additional fee ($15 for instate Florida and $30 for out-of-state overnight delivery).

    To avoid any delays in shipping, please ensure that Rx Plus Pharmacy has your correct shipping address on file. FedEx is unable to deliver to a PO Box and requires a physical address.

    You will receive an email notification the day your medication is shipped with tracking information. Please make sure Rx Plus Pharmacy has your preferred email address file. Check your junk files to ensure you receive our notifications.

    Please notify us immediately with any new contact information, including shipping address or email information.