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Just in time for the summer, we're offering Virtual Urgent Care visits for just $10 in June and July for the whole family, anytime, anywhere.

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Taking care of your brain health is not about one quick fix. It is about the habits you build over time.

Dr. Samer Tabbal, neurologist and movement disorder specialist and director of the Movement Disorder Program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, explains how managing blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, along with regular exercise, quality sleep and stress management, can help support long-term brain health.

Small habits today can make a meaningful difference for your brain over time.

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A proper warm-up, adequate hydration and properly fitted gear can reduce your chance of getting sidelined, say two Baptist Health Orthopedic Care physicians who also care for many of South Florida’s elite pro athletes. https://t.co/71KPZIFgWo

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A stroke can happen at any age, not just in older adults. Dr. Brian Snelling shares what you should know about stroke, including ways to help lower your risk. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/0QEktKSgS8

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More melatonin does not necessarily mean better sleep. Sleep medicine physician Dr. Edward Mezerhane explains why higher doses may not produce a stronger effect, and why timing matters. Before starting melatonin or changing your dose, speak with your physician. Watch the full Baptist HealthTalk episode: https://t.co/OVkACzY9cU

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How can you stay safe in extreme heat? Dr. Alex Mafdali shares hydration tips and explains the role water plays in helping your body stay cool. https://t.co/Prc3ZY6mCi

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Advancing cancer care through global collaboration. Dr. Marco A. Ruiz of Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute joined colleagues from across the Caribbean at the 14th Annual Caribbean Association for Oncology & Hematology (CAOH) Scientific Conference, sharing insights on bone marrow transplantation and hematologic cancer care for patients living with HIV. #CAOH2026 #Oncology #Hematology

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What does it take to build a world-class heart program? Dr. Tom Nguyen and Ashford Denman discuss the growth of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and what has helped make it a destination for cardiac care. Listen here: https://t.co/SnKHwUJkRk

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Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., System Chief Executive, @baptisthealthsf Heart & Vascular Care; Chief Medical Executive, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute; Chair and Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, and Ashford Denman, Vice President of Heart & Vascular Services at Baptist Health South Florida, where he oversees operations for Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, which includes both Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Lynn Cardiac & Vascular Institute, discuss how they are advancing cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, minimally invasive technologies, and strategic growth. #podcast #healthcare #leadership

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Millions live with diabetes, carefully monitoring their blood sugar and managing their diet. But many may not realize that while they're focused on glucose levels, their heart could be quietly taking damage — long before any warning signs appear. https://t.co/CGGd6USdPe

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The single best beverage for cognitive health is surprisingly simple: water. While coffee has attracted growing scientific interest for its potential brain benefits, hydration remains the foundation of healthy brain function. https://t.co/qXN1GstJ4Y

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Many people think infusion centers are only for cancer treatment. Our Baptist Health experts explain how infusion therapy is also used to treat conditions like osteoporosis, with many patients receiving medication through an IV or injection without needing a port.

Watch the full Baptist HealthTalk podcast episode: https://t.co/4POnJMKU6U

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A new blood test under development may do more than detect Alzheimer’s disease — it could help predict when symptoms are likely to appear, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. Learn more in our weekly news roundup.
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Two appropriately selected anti-seizure medications without seizure freedom? It's time to consider referral. New Physician Resource insights from Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute explore how robotic stereo EEG (sEEG), expanded responsive neurostimulation (RNS) and a multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery pathway are helping move patients with drug-resistant epilepsy from localization to treatment planning more efficiently. Read more: https://t.co/Y1SK9mnymo

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What does recovery actually look like for an elite athlete? Bam Adebayo shares his routine, while Baptist Health cardiologist Dr. Sergiu Darabant explains how to know the difference between healthy training and overtraining. Watch the full conversation from the 2026 Miami HEAT Men’s Health Summit: https://t.co/4IatWGnTG0

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We're proud to welcome Sanjeev Kumar Gulati, M.D., FACC, as Executive Deputy Director of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and System Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine.

An advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, Dr. Gulati brings decades of experience leading cardiovascular programs focused on innovation, multidisciplinary care and improved patient outcomes. learn more or refer a patient: https://t.co/0RG4edgWvZ

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For some people living with epilepsy, medication helps control seizures. But for others, they have no effect. That’s when a more advanced evaluation can make all the difference, experts at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute say. https://t.co/Cfo8X5fxox

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Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute is using a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled platform that Leonard Kalman, M.D. says will help patients receive timely follow-up care after imaging exams. https://t.co/6YtP0dYXST