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A Gorgeous Smile
SHIRLEY UNDERWOOD came to Exceptional Dentistry because her old dentistry was beginning to fail. The veneers her previous dentist placed on her upper front teeth were continually breaking and chipping, and it was getting expensive to have them repaired. She also had some very old, gold crowns on her molars that she felt were ugly and embarrassing. “I saved a magazine ...
Did You Know?
IN THE TWO YEARS since Dermacare Laser and Skin Care Clinics of Gainesville opened its doors, area residents have experienced and learned about the benefits of skin care and the need for preventative maintenance as well as skin rejuvenation. Dermacare provides multiple services to treat a variety of skin conditions. From laser hair removal to sclerotherapy, from acne treatments ...
Spinal Decompression Innovative Back Solutions
Question — Who are some of your typical patients? Dr. Ruano — Our patient base is quite diverse. Approximately 60 percent are men and 40 percent are women. They are as young as 18 years of age and as old as 77. It seems back pain isn’t very discriminating; it can affect all ages and both genders. Question — Why did your patients chose ...
The Heart of Your Well-Being
Interventional Cardiologists of Gainesville, PA, is devoted to cardiovascular health. Their mission is to be the premier provider of quality cardiovascular healthcare to North Central Florida residents by utilizing state-of the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and by empowering patient self- awareness and involvement. As the practice has grown substantially with the ...
Taking Your Pet's Dental Health to Heart
GINGIVITIS, INFLAMMATION of your pet’s gums, is the most common disease we see in both cats and dogs. More than 85 percent of dogs and cats have gingivitis by age four. Periodontal disease occurs when gingivitis infects the periodontal ligaments and bone around the tooth. If not treated early, periodontal disease will result in tooth loss, and both gingivitis and periodontal ...
Is your kitchen an oasis of relaxation?
FOR OVER SIXTEEN YEARS Carson’s has been held to unparallel standards and our goal is to provide you with unmatched service and superior products. “It is important that you chose a company,” says Steve Carson, the owner, “that will give you your best value for your money and I think Carson’s can do that better than anyone.” With our extensive ...
Calendar of Events
February 9 ElderCare- 3rd Annual Shake, Rattle and Dance for the Memories, Touchdown Terrace 9 Ronald McDonald House’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 11-15 Wesley Foundation’s UF Love Campaign 16 Meridian Behavioral Healthcare’s Cirque Extravaganza!, Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 17 Catholic ...
Hall of Fame
Keith Perry WHEN YOU SIT DOWN with Keith Perry, a roofer by trade, it’s quickly apparent that he doesn’t take his success, or the success of his business, for granted. He loves seeing the tangible in the final product: a solid, dependable roof. He also, however, appreciates the intangible: the security created by his product, its dependability. Perry ...
Tyler's Hope
FOR THE FIRST seven years of his life Tyler Staab was a typical boy—he played basketball, soccer, tennis and golf, just like other boys his age. Today Tyler is anything but a typical 10-year-old. He has DYT-1 dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. The disorder causes involuntary muscle contractions, which force parts of the ...
Choice, Hope & Recovery
MENTAL ILLNESSES ARE shockingly common—affecting one in 20 Americans. These diseases touch almost every family. Age, race and gender offer no protection; in fact mental illnesses are second only to heart disease in causing premature death and disability. These illnesses affect more lives than cancer. In 2005, an estimated 21.6 million Americans age 12 or older—nearly ...
It's not a Handout
Al McCoy wants to clear up a misconception: Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes; they help hardworking individuals in need become homeowners. “We’re a hand up, not a hand out,” said McCoy, the executive director for the Alachua Habitat for Humanity. Home applicants must prove their desire, willingness and ability to be a homeowner to qualify; ...
A Chance For Change
WHEN INMATES ARE released from prison, they are given $100 and shown the door—thrust back into the same situations and influences that put them in prison. A world of crime and drugs may be the only thing they’ve ever known, and, without help, it’s hard to change. Fortunately, there is a place dedicated to helping ex-convicts turn their lives and their hearts ...
The Charity Directory
Acorn Clinic Amy Davis 23320 N. State Road 235, Brooker, FL 32622 (352) 485-1133 Fax: (352) 485-1961 www.AcornClinic.org , adavis@acornclinic.org Mission: To provide high-quality, low-cost primary and preventive health care (including medical and dental) primarily to rural residents, many of whom are uninsured. ACORN relies heavily on volunteer health professionals ...
All Fore One
THIS YEAR’S SQUADS are stacked with nationally-recognized talent, but the women’s team faces a distinct challenge: the Lady Gators head into the spring 2008 season without two-time All American Sandra Gal. The German native announced in early December that she would forego the second half of her senior season to join the ranks of the LPGA tour. “I’m ...