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Electronic Medical Record (EMR)An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart. EMR’s are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. While an EMR does contain the...

As athletes take to the outdoors during the sweltering summer months, or as families head to a fun day at the beach, a few people will inevitably suffer from heat-related illness. Heat illness is a serious condition that can be prevented if you pay attention to the...

It's never too early or late to work toward being your healthiest you! This National Women's Health Week, we want to help you take control of your health. Take the first step and schedule your appointment with Altamonte MD today! Our wonderful and skilled providers...

Sunburn is a nasty beast that inevitably rears its head every Summer. We know that it hurts — a lot — and we know that it makes us look like lobsters. . . But did you know exactly how long it takes to burn (you might be surprised), what is actually happening to your...

March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is urging all Americans to give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup. Kidneys filter 200 liters of blood a day, help regulate blood pressure and direct red blood cell production....

Since the year 2000 March has been recognized as Colon Cancer Awareness Month, since then it has grown to be a rallying point for the colon cancer community where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout the country join together to spread...

What better month to celebrate heart health than February; the month of Valentines, love and cupid!  It is not only the time for romance, chocolate and roses but also a time to remind us of the importance of heart health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention...

Lose WeightThe fact that this is perennially among the most popular resolutions suggests just how difficult it is to commit to. But you can succeed if you don’t expect overnight success. "You want results yesterday, and desperation mode kicks in," says Pam Peeke, MD,...

Here are some key points about hypertension: -Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 140 over 90 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).-A diagnosis of hypertension may be made when one or both readings are high: systolic (the pressure as the heart pumps blood...

Handwashing is easy to do and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness in all settings—from your home and workplace to child care facilities and hospitals. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one...