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How to Pack a “Go Bag” for the Emergency Room

May 22, 2025

Stay prepared and learn what items to have in your ER “go bag” in case of an emergency.

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Leading-Edge Lapiplasty Procedure With Dr. Villani

May 02, 2025

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Hernias 101: What You Need to Know

April 04, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Waterman

How Cancer Overtaking Heart Disease as Leading Cause of Death Is Sign of Progress

December 26, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Cancer will soon replace heart disease as the nation’s number one cause of death, though death rates from both diseases have declined in recent decades.

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Beyond the Gym: How to Exercise Throughout Your Day

December 04, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

When it comes to the benefits of staying active — including a sharper mind, stronger body and a longer life — every little bit counts. The latest federal recommendations say adults need at least two...

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Obesity Surgery May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack in Diabetics

November 19, 2018
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

A recent study conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle has shown that obesity surgery may drastically reduce the chance of heart attack or stroke in type 2...

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AdventHealth Partners with Volusia County Schools to Reduce Absenteeism

September 11, 2018
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

One of the core initiatives of the AdventHealth partnership with Volusia County Schools is to reduce chronic absenteeism by keeping students healthy. There are many reasons your son or daughter might...

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AdventHealth Partners with Volusia County to Benefit Student-Athletes

August 29, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

This school year, students in Volusia County are getting a new athletic trainer courtesy of AdventHealth's new $2 million partnership with the Volusia County school system to provide coordinated care...

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Protect Your Child From Sun Damage Now to Prevent Cancer Decades Later

August 08, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Imagine putting your hand on a hot burner and feeling the pain three hours later. That's what it's like to be sunburned, a delayed reaction that can be especially damaging to children who don't know...

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Top 3 Beach Safety Tips for the Family

June 19, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Summer fun got off to a painful start for some beachgoers in Volusia County this month: More than 800 people were stung by jellyfish in just three days. Though that number is high, its not uncommon...

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