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Making the Most of Your Child’s Back-To-School Physical

June 02, 2025

Your child’s back-to-school physical is a great way to start the school year in the healthiest way possible. Know how to prepare and make the most of this annual visit.

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A mother and son take a water break on the basketball court during the summer.

Heat Stroke 101: Stay Safe This Summer

May 22, 2025

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A Family Goes for a Bicycle Ride Through a Park on a Sunny Morning

6 Most Common Summer Injuries and How to Prevent Them

May 22, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Gordon

Is it Urgent or Emergent?

March 18, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

When health issues suddenly arise, deciding where to go for care is the last thing you want to worry about. Should you speed to a hospital emergency room, seek help from a nearby urgent care clinic or...

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9 Traits to Consider When Looking for a New Doctor

March 13, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Whether you've recently moved or need a new physician, selecting a new doctor is one of the most important health decisions you'll make.

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Debunking 7 Pregnancy and Delivery Myths

February 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Pregnancy and labor are the source of many of our most well-known medical myths. One of our doctors tells women what they can truly expect.

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Chest Pain? Here's When to Call an Ambulance

January 22, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Chest pain isn't uncommon, and most everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives. Although conditions like heartburn don't require immediate medical treatment, there are cases when it's...

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Do You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know It?

January 22, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Millions of Americans experience high blood pressure (hypertension) every year — and surprisingly, many don’t even know they have the condition. Because high blood pressure raises your risk for heart...

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How Giving and Receiving Love Improves Heart Health

January 22, 2020
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Hearts are the universal sign for love. But did you know love is actually good for your heart?

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Health and Wellness

When in Doubt, Check it Out: Heartburn vs. Heart Attack

January 22, 2020
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

We've all been there — sitting at the dinner table eating a delicious plate of spicy food or spaghetti and suddenly there's a burning sensation in your chest. Most of the time, that feeling is just...

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Do Women with Endometriosis Have A Higher Risk of Heart Disease?

January 15, 2020 2 minutes
Young women with endometriosis are at higher risk of heart disease, study suggests.

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Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Pregnancy

December 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Expecting a baby means a lot of changes, including what you can eat. Learn how to keep you and your baby safe by avoiding these foods during pregnancy.

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