Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Thoughts from Dr. Dacelin St. Martin on the Importance of Selflessness
I have not posted my thoughts or opinions on the coronavirus for a while. Please be aware I am not part of any political group. This is solely the opinion of a boring doctor....
Internal Medicine
Sugary Cereal: Harmless or Harmful?
We all have memories of our favorite sugary cereal as kids. The excitement of having a bowlful of our favorite cereal, coupled with the thrill of seeing a toy drop out of the box,...
Geriatrics
COVID-19 Versus the Flu: What’s the Difference?
You’re lounging on the couch Netflixing when that feeling slowly creeps up on you: a full-on body ache and waves of nausea, closely followed by a relentless cough that leaves you feeling like you...
Internal Medicine
COVID-19 Coronavirus Drive-thru Testing Available
We’re currently scheduling telemedicine appointments for our upcoming COVID-19 coronavirus drive-thru:
Drive-thru Date: Friday, May 8th at our Meadowcrest location in Crystal River: 6405 West Gulf to Lake Highway
Limited quantities of testing kits available....
Geriatrics
Telemedicine: A New Alternative to Office Visits
If you haven’t already heard the news, seeing your healthcare provider has gotten safer, easier, and more convenient, thanks to Telemedicine.
Granted, Telemedicine is being thrown around an awful lot in the media, but what exactly is...
Internal Medicine
When to Stop Self-Isolating after COVID-19?
If you’re one of the thousands of Americans who contracted COVID-19, your symptoms might not have been severe enough for hospitalization, so you self-isolated.
You feel you have recovered, but when is it safe for you to...
Internal Medicine
Mental Health: It’s Just as Important as Physical Health
Even though our society has taken significant steps toward health literacy, it still isn’t discussed enough is mental health.
Mental health is defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness. It is influenced by...
Geriatrics
Sleep: The Missing Piece of a Healthy Lifestyle
Physicians often advise patients to eat better and exercise more. However, despite these healthy lifestyle changes, some patients still feel burned out, can’t drop those extra pounds, and don’t have the energy to greet...
