Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Carrollwood
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When a Fall Leads to Total Joint Replacement
Estimated read time: 4 minutesAfter falling at home recently, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor suffered an injury to her left shoulder that required a reverse total joint replacement surgery. Though it may sound unusual, this... -
Emergency Prep 101: Stay Informed and Have a Plan
Estimated read time: 4 minutesIt can be stressful to imagine the worst-case scenario affecting your community. You worry about your family's safety and ability to continue everyday activities. However, one of the best ways to... -
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Emergency Prep 101: Communication is Key
Estimated read time: 3 minutesIf a hurricane hit tomorrow, would you know where the nearest shelter is? If a smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night, would your children know how to react? Since these situations can be...
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Emergency Prep 101: Anticipate Medical Needs
Estimated read time: 2 minutesYou may not be able to make it to a doctors office, grocery store or pharmacy in the hours leading up to dangerous weather, so take a few minutes to note what you'll need to gather now, long before... -
How Fear of Needles Starts - and How You Can Overcome It
Estimated read time: 5 minutesLet's be honest. Nobody particularly enjoys getting shots. But for some people, just thinking about needles can trigger a reaction that's more serious than momentary discomfort. Full-blown needle...