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Colorectal Cancer ~ Don’t Wait to Get Checked!

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By Sherrie Pratt, Media & Communications Specialist

Cancer comes in many forms, so we must stay informed. March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, a time to discuss ways to reduce the risk of getting the disease. It’s also commonly known as colon cancer. Health experts recommend screening for colon cancer as early as age 45. The good...

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CFHC Gets Down to the Heart of the Matter

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By Sherrie Pratt, Media & Communications Specialist

It’s American Heart Month. Are you Heart Healthy? This month Central Florida Health Care encourages you to focus on cardiovascular health. It’s time to know your risks for heart disease. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are all risk factors, and many Americans have at least one. High blood...

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National Birth Defects Prevention Month

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By Sherrie Pratt, Media & Communications Specialist

Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most beautiful moments in life. But sometimes, new babies face challenges due to birth defects. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and Central Florida Health Care encourages making healthy choices during pregnancy to help reduce a baby’s chance of...

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Sickle Cell Disease ~ What You Need to Know

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By Sherrie Pratt, Media & Communications Specialist

Living with pain is difficult, and those with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) know the challenges first-hand. It’s not a disease one can catch. It’s an inherited blood disorder present at birth that causes red blood cells, shaped like a sickle (C-shaped), to stick together and block blood flow and oxygen...

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