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COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Special Hours
During the special period of the coronavirus pandemic Stay-at-Home Order, our Medical Centers remain open and servicing our patients in-office on specific hours, and through our innovative Telemedicine...
Telemedicine Now Available
DNF Medical Centers is proud to offer the convenience of Telemedicine Services. Telemedicine is an essential healthcare tool, especially during this special COVID-19 period, when patients are encouraged to stay-at-home. Most patients don't lose their scheduled...
Let’s talk about Medicare Open Enrollment
Orlando, Fla.—(Updated -- August 1, 2019) Once you’re eligible for Medicare, you’ll have an Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Medicare. For most people, the Initial Enrollment Period starts 3 months before their 65th birthday and ends 3 months after their 65th...
The Importance of Vitamin D in our Body
ORLANDO, Fla. — Many of our patients, by the time they come to our clinic, they are in urgent need to manage chronic pain and other symptoms and discomfort. We emphasize that it is also important to learn how to prevent certain conditions. Vitamins have different...
Did you know your blood type can reveal many things about your health?
ORLANDO, Fla. —In case you are not aware of how many blood types exist, there are four types: A, B, AB, and O. Your blood type is determined by a very small particle of protein, called antigen, on the surface of a red blood cell. Depending on what kind of antigen is...
Preventing Skin Cancer While Living in the Sunshine State
ORLANDO, Fla.—There are different kinds of skin cancer, the one that we probably most hear about is melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancers include basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Both are common and are almost always cured when found early and treated. ...
Heat strokes — and the importance to avoid very hot weather
Orlando, Fla.— The summer is about to officially begin on June 21st, although for us in Florida it’s been around for a while already. You’ve probably heard in the news’ weather section, about the heat index. They keep us well informed on a daily basis and for very...
Is your primary medical care covered?
Orlando, Fla. — Due to popular demand we hereby provide a list of insurance companies and plans accepted by DNF Medical Centers physicians and services. Remember it is very important to always, prior to your medical care appointment, verify if your current insurance...
What triggers a heart attack?
Orlando, Fla.— Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies — every second counts. If you see or have any of the listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number. Not all these signs occur in every heart attack or stroke. Sometimes...
Is sun exposure bad or good?
Orlando, Fla. — So far we know that too much direct exposure to sun can be harmful, causing different kinds of of health issues that can matter of concern including higher chances of skin cancer, but did you know that the sun’s UV rays help your body make its vitamin...