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It’s National Public Health Week!
Here at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, we take pride in observing National Public Health Week. In 1995, former president Bill Clinton declared the first full week of April as National Public Health Week, spotlighting the achievements and strides made … Continue reading
Categories: Main
Tags: Aventura Hospital, bill clinton, Florida, Miami-Dade, national public health week
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Celebrating National Doctors’ Day: March 30
When you think of doctors, you may remember the pediatrician you had growing up, or may also consider a surgeon who performed an important procedure or a cardiologist who helps you manage a heart condition. You may even think of … Continue reading
Top Tips for Coping with Springtime Allergies
With our warm weather, it can feel like springtime for months in South Florida. However, as the seasons change, different plants bloom and allergies can worsen. Watery eyes, congested sinuses, coughing fits–these are all sure signs that you are dealing … Continue reading
The Best Ways to Stay Active as You Age
Let's face it: as you get older, so does your body! You may not be able to do as many things as you used to a few years back. Yet you still have a desire to stay in shape and … Continue reading
What Is Prediabetes?
If you've noticed that your blood glucose levels have been abnormally up since your last checkup, you may be developing prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition that results when blood glucose levels spike from the normal reading but aren't high enough … Continue reading
How a Good Night’s Sleep Helps Your Heart
You've heard time and time again that 8 hours of sleep is necessary for optimal health. But who actually gets 8 hours of sleep every night? With work, families and balancing life, it's very common to get a lot less sleep … Continue reading
Heart Attacks: Men vs. Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people of all ages in the United States. It's clearly a risk for both adult men and women. However, does heart disease affect women and men differently? Symptoms and Risk Factors Heart disease … Continue reading
Your Medical History — and Why You Should Share It with Your Family
Given the number of hereditary diseases and health conditions that can affect us, its important that a family is well aware of its own medical history. A family medical history can span anywhere from two to three generations and include … Continue reading
World Happy Day
Today is World Happy Day! What are you most happy about? Here are some of the great answers we got from our staff. Happiness is seeing the sunrise. Happiness is having a job to go to. Happiness is having a family … Continue reading
Take Heart for Your Heart: Know the Facts
February is American Heart Month. Take some time this month to learn about your heart: how it works, what it takes to keep it healthy, and how your doctors can protect it even when it becomes vulnerable or damaged. At … Continue reading
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: Aventura, Aventura Hospital, cardiology, ejection fraction, Florida, heart health, STEMI
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