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Cancer Patients Benefit from HIPEC Procedure
For patients with complex cancer cases that spread in the abdominal or chest cavity, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in a procedure that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy. Dr. Mecker Moller, a surgical oncologist and head of the HIPEC Program at Sylvester, (which stands for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy), explains how this highly intensive treatment is administered to cancer patients in the operating room.
Reproductive Urology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy, Director of Reproductive Urology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, discusses the benefits of fertility preservation counseling for newly-diagnosed patients with cancer.
Understanding the difference between COVID-19 diagnostic tests
Perhaps you have been feeling sick, or maybe you’re trying to be proactive if you’re going to an event soon and you want to get a COVID-19 test.
New Midtown Miami health center offers convenience to new patients
A new health center from Care Resource, a South Florida-based nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), opened in Miami’s Midtown neighborhood and will provide a new and innovative place for patents to get the health care they need.
The Children’s Trust turns 20
The Children’s Trusts’20th Anniversary Exhibition at HistoryMiami runs through Dec. 11 in the museum’s Community Gallery, which is free and open during regular museum hours.
Need some help? These programs support people struggling with housing insecurity
If you’re living with HIV or AIDS and you need some help, a Florida organization might offer some assistance that could really benefit you.
Reducing Disparities in HIV Care for Miami-Dade, Broward Counties Residents
Care Resource Community Health Centers, Inc. Announces Five-Year Program to Reduce Disparities in HIV Care for Miami-Dade and Broward County Residents
Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Gilberto Lopes, medical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses Sylvester's role as a founding member of the COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium, a group of more than 100 cancer centers worldwide researching the impact of the new coronavirus on patients with cancer.
Live concerts, new 21-day entertainment line-up announced for 2019 Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition has announced an exciting entertainment lineup with new acts and performances for guests of all ages and musical tastes.
New Clinical Trial for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Panic washed over Jackie Barrett when she first received her breast cancer diagnosis. “My eyes went dark. I couldn’t hear anything. It was like a train was coming at me,” she says.
Spine Surgery at University of Miami Health System
Nick Mucerino was a high school hockey player with dreams of the big leagues when he started experiencing lower back pain that grew progressively worse over time. “I knew something was very wrong,” he says.
Immunotherapy Effective for Aggressive Gynecologic Cancer
Alessandra Valerio was on vacation in Montreal with her husband and 15-month old son when a sharp, persistent pain in her side sent her to the emergency room.
Patient Safety Paramount at University of Miami Health System
Dr. Dipen Parekh, interim chief operations officer at University of Miami Health System, discusses the new safety measures in place at UHealth's medical facilities as elective procedures and medical appointments resume in South Florida.
How are your kids coping right now? Here are some things to help get them (and you) through this time
As adults, a lot of us are having to find ways to cope, but how are our kids coping?
Vascular Surgery for Peripheral Artery Disease
Dr. Jorge Rey, a vascular surgeon at the University of Miami Health System, describes the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and the innovative treatments a team of specialists at UHealth are using to get patients back on their feet. David Raska is one of those patients.