We are very excited that the office will be changing to a new Electronic Medical Record System in July.
We apologize for any delays or inconvenience that may occur during the transition. We hope that you will be as excited about the new features as we are.
Things to look forward to:
Kiosk/Ipad Check-In-Complete Intake Forms Paper Free
Modern and convenient Patient Portal App-Streamlines Patient-Provider Communications
Mod Med Pay-multiple payment options including text to pay
APPatient-Access your patient portal from an easy to use App for both iPhone and Android devices
So much more!!!
Any complaints or questions please refer to Customer Service Manager above.
MLB history beckons for Tampa Bay Rays with eyes on 139-year-old record!!!!
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of history following their unbeaten start to the MLB season.
Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer as they clinched a 9-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. The victory marked the Rays’ 12th straight win to start the season, one short of the best major league start since 1900. The team’s 12-game winning streak matches the team record set in June 2004.
Tampa Bay can match the 13-0 mark at home against the Red Sox tonight, who have lost their last 12 away games to the Rays. Taj Bradley (1-0) won his major league debut for the Rays. The 22-year-old pitcher, recalled from Triple-A Durham as a replacement for the injured Zach Eflin, allowed three runs and struck out eight over five innings.
“Taj did a great job,” Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt said. “I think he did amazing. I had fun. It was very enjoyable. He was everything I expected.” During the game, Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly left the game early due to some discomfort in his right elbow. After throwing a pitch that hit Yandy Díaz, Kelly dropped to the ground in agony as he covered his face.
“He’ll fly with us tomorrow, and we’ll do all the stuff, the imaging, all that in Boston,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said post-game. “It’s the elbow he had surgery (on) a few years ago. Tough, tough to see. Hopefully there’s nothing wrong.” Boston’s pitcher Chris Sale gave up six runs, five earned, in four innings. His ERA remained at 11.25.
“Tough, you know,” Sale said. “If we had a better starting pitcher we’d have a better chance to win. I think if you look at any of my outings, I had to get bailed out. I’m not going to sit here and make excuses. I’ve just got to be better.”
ampa Bay leads the majors with 30 home runs, joining the 2019 Seattle Mariners (32) and the 2000 St. Louis Cardinals (31) as the only teams to hit at least 30 homers in their opening 12 games of a season.
Furthermore, the Rays have homered in each of their first dozen games, becoming the first team to do since the New York Yankees three years ago.
If the Rays defeat the Red Sox again, they will equal a tally achieved by the 1987 Brewers and 1982 Braves. Then, it’d be up to the Toronto Blue Jays to stop Tampa from achieving the best win streak to start a season since the beginning of the 20th century. “We’re doing something that’s pretty meaningful, impactful,” says manager Kevin Cash. “The guys should be proud of that.”
Many people find gardening to be a peaceful and therapeutic activity, but it’s hard work for your body — especially if you struggle with chronic pain. That’s why it’s important to take the smart approach and use all of the tricks and tools available to help you.
Pain management specialist Hong Shen, MD, shares five tips for avoiding injuries and minimizing the impact of gardening on your body.
1. Start with the best medicine — prevention
Gardening works a lot of muscles and joints. It involves a range of motions, including standing, leaning, kneeling, crouching, bending over, squatting, twisting and lifting.
Strong core muscles and flexibility are key to preventing injuries that may happen during gardening, such as lower back pain, strained shoulders or pulled leg muscles.
A sedentary lifestyle, including sitting for long periods of time, can weaken core muscles and gluteal muscles (the large muscle at the buttocks) and shorten the hip flexor muscle (the large muscle at the front of the thigh), Dr. Shen says. Shortening of the hip flexor muscle can lead to potential hip joint complications and increase low back pain. Sitting also puts about 40% to 90% more pressure on your back, compared to standing, she adds.
Becoming more active is a good idea, though Dr. Shen says it’s important to condition muscles in the lower back before you start any type of physical activity, including gardening.
“Activities such as yoga, which focuses on stretching exercises that can increase flexibility, and brisk walking, which can get your heart pumping and your muscles warmed up, are excellent exercises for gardeners,” she says.
2. Pay attention to technique when you’re bending and lifting
In addition to warming up, use the proper techniques to bend and lift to help minimize the impact of gardening on your body.
Try these basic body-mechanic tips for gardeners to help avoid injury and minimize pain:
Keep objects close to your body when lifting.
Maintain the natural curves of the spine as you work.
Bend your knees and squat or kneel to get to ground level instead of bending over.
When you are kneeling, be mindful of your position. Try kneeling with one knee on the ground and the other up, and switch knees as needed to alleviate pressure.
Keep your movements smooth and avoid any sudden twisting or reaching motions.
Switch activities and adjust your posture frequently to reduce the risk of repetitive-motion injuries.
3. Let tools ease your burden
Gardening tools and accessories can make things easier, especially if you have chronic pain. Dr. Shen’s favorite tools for gardening include:
Wheelbarrows and garden carts. These make it easier to carry heavy objects if you have back pain or difficulty bending your knees.
Vertical, elevated and raised-beds. They come in many varieties and can make gardening much more enjoyable if you have knee pain.
Garden stools/benches. These are helpful for planting and weeding, as they reduce the need for squatting down.
Cushioned kneelers with handles. These help minimize pressure on your knees and make it easier to stand up.
Ergonomic tools. Investing in larger or curved-handled tools is helpful if you have arthritis in your hands.
4. Don’t tackle too much at once
While it may be tempting to tackle a gardening project in as little time as possible, Dr. Shen advises against it. Instead, she suggests learning to pace yourself, taking breaks, staying hydrated and asking for help when needed.
“Listen to your body. It will let you know if you are overworking it. Significantly increasing pain indicates that you need to modify your activity or movement,” she says.
Remembering to stretch after you work is important too, as it can reduce swelling and ward off stiffness and soreness.
5. Find healing through gardening
While gardening is hard work, it can also promote healing. Dr. Shen says it can actually help ease chronic pain in some cases because it’s good exercise and helps relieve stress.
“Gardening reconnects us to the cycles of nature. These cycles are the rhythm of life itself. When we spend time in the garden, we learn to slow down and forget our daily worries,” she says.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”……………………Albert Einstein
Warm wishes on Doctor’s Day to all the doctors who work so hard to restore the health of their patients and bring back lost smiles. We want to thank our Network of Primary Care Physicians and Specialists for the hard work and dedication they give to others. It is a privilege to work with and support them each day.
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