Studies show that “girl dads” may have an edge when it comes to leadership: They’re more likely to inspire cooperation and trust. Cleveland Clinic Indian River’s Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Rothman is a great example.
Robotic surgery still sounds like science fiction, but it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration a quarter of a century ago. It was the culmination of more than 100 years’ worth of innovations that began with experiments using lighting and instrumentation.
Microgreens — baby vegetable and fruit plants — have been used since ancient times to enhance the color, texture and taste of food.
There’s a new way to stay active and healthy in Port St. Lucie: the Fitness Parks Pass. Beginning Nov. 1 and running through the end of April, the city government’s goal is to provide seasonal, affordable outdoor classes, in local parks, encouraging wellness and fostering community connections.
This year’s homecoming at Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie was especially significant: It was the 20th anniversary of the Titans. However, not everyone on campus noticed. Misha Fenelus is a junior at TCHS and a second-year student in the school’s inaugural licensed practical nurse [LPN] program — the first of its kind in Florida.
Your elderly parent is in the hospital—anxious, alone. Medical personnel come and go. When you visit, you can’t stay long because of children at home. You wish you could do more.
Three hundred local men are experiencing greater quality of life today because of Elevate Men America, a Port St. Lucie clinic specializing in men’s health. In operation just over a year, there are already plans to expand.
Dr. Jeffrey Glickman, who heads up the nephrology department at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, is passionate about instructing his patients on keeping healthy and knowing the symptoms to prevent kidney disease. He educates on why kidneys are important and why we cannot live without them.
Dr. Alan Durkin didn’t take a direct path to becoming a successful plastic surgeon. He excelled at math and science as a child, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology and landed his first job as deputy director of nuclear waste disposal in Illinois.
The simple act of petting a dog has been shown to increase the production of brain chemicals that play a crucial role in mood regulation and the feeling of happiness. So, it’s no surprise that therapy dogs have become valuable assets in hospitals, cancer centers, schools, nursing homes — even the Olympic trials.
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