News of Note

Think Pink

Details: Category: News of Note; Published: Monday, 01 October 2018 00:18; Written by Super User; Hits: 249

It’s October! Time to “think pink” for the prevention of breast cancer. Here’s what’s going on in our neck of the woods.

How Florida Measures Up

Details: Category: News of Note; Published: Monday, 01 October 2018 00:17; Written by Super User; Hits: 218

It’s failing grades for the state of Florida for not taking more steps to prevent cancer. The 16th annual “How Do You Measure Up” report measures Florida and other states on where they stand on issues that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network says will reduce suffering and death from cancer. Here’s how Florida stacked up.

Tied Up

Details: Category: News of Note; Published: Monday, 01 October 2018 00:16; Written by Super User; Hits: 218

You may want to loosen your tie for this next story. Researchers in Germany found a pretty good reason to adopt a more casual dress code after doing MRI scans on 15 healthy young men wearing ties. The study was recently published in the journal Neuroradiology.

Health & Longevity

Details: Category: News of Note; Published: Monday, 01 October 2018 00:13; Written by Super User; Hits: 208

Results from an anxiously awaited clinical trial found that a form of vitamin B-3 called an NR supplement, was successful in helping the body repair is own DNA. This discovery may lead to the prevention of age-related diseases. The study was published in the medical journal, Nature Communications.

Partners In Health Care

Details: Category: News of Note; Published: Monday, 01 October 2018 00:12; Written by Super User; Hits: 202

Save the date for a fun day of amateur golf, supporting Florida Hospital Waterman’s emergency services. The Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation’s 25th Annual Partners In Health Care Golf Classic will take place on Friday, November 9th, at the RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento. Registration opens at 7am followed by a continental breakfast, team photos and a shotgun start. Awards luncheon and prize drawing will take place immediately following the tournament.

Contact the Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation for additional information and to reserve your sponsorship at 352-253-3270 or email Joan Ordazzo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..