Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Foreign firms bringing new plants — and jobs — to Central Florida.

ORLANDO – For decades, the Orlando area has benefitted from international visitors coming to this region to visit the local tourist attractions, stay at local hotels and dine at restaurants — pumping millions into the economy every year. Now a very different kind of foreign investment is coming here – one based not on tourism, [...]

Medical firm brings the doctor right to the tourist.

FOUR CORNERS – For tourists flocking to this region for the holiday season, there are plenty of options when they get hungry – including not having to go out at all or leave their resort or vacation home to fight the long lines at area restaurants. Even if they’re not in the mood to do [...]

Photo exhibit puts a focus on bravery in the face of a major illness.

ORLANDO – Pete was 58 years old when he was treated for a skin condition called t-cell lymphoma. His battle with the illness started in January 2004, when Pete was first diagnosed with lung cancer. He recalled the gut-wrenching emotions he first went through when he started on this unexpected and unwanted journey. ”At first, [...]

Breast cancer survivor inspires women to keep fighting, and to be there for one another.

SANFORD – Odalis Ramos knows what it feels like to be pampered, to have people who care about her show up and shower her with gifts, affection, and very strong reassurances that they will always be there for her. On a videotape recorded recently, Ramos lit up with excitement as she opened her gifts, saying [...]

Prominent city leader becomes lifestyle change hero.

ORLANDO – Sometimes one person can make a difference in the lives of others, by setting an example that friends and colleagues find inspiring and motivational. That’s exactly how Tere Brun felt when she noticed the ongoing efforts by someone she knew in Orlando to lose weight and improve their overall health – something Brun [...]

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