Recent Blogs at AdventHealth DeLand

  • A Doctor Speaks to Her Patient in an Exam Room While Going Over His Charts on a Laptop.
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    How Robotic Surgery Is Helping Hernia Patients Recover Faster

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    General surgeon Dr. Michele Malit explains how robotic surgical platforms help us perform minimally invasive hernia repairs.

  • A Patient Speaks with a Provider in the Lobby of a Medical Practice.
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    Keep Your Balance by Treating Foot and Ankle Pain

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    As we grow older, it’s easy to brush off any aches and pains that pop up as a natural part of aging. While it’s true that our joints and ligaments take on additional stresses as our feet and ankles...

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    What to Do (and Not Do) When You Have a Sprain or Strain

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    From the signs of sprains and strains to the dos and don’ts of letting them heal, our orthopedic experts are here to help you feel whole again.

  • A Man and a Woman Go For a Run Outdoors
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    How To Prepare for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

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    “Patients need to make a real commitment to appropriate diet and exercise before a bariatric procedure,” says bariatric surgeon Dr. Christian Birkedal. Get more guidance on our blog.

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    Lung Cancer Screening Coverage Expanded Through Medicare

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    Read about the decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand lung cancer screening coverage.