The Man Behind the Smile

Dr. Art Mowery, D.M.D. “We decided to treat our clients the way we want to be treated in a dental office. We don’t like to wait. We want to know exactly what is going on and we want to be treated with respect by someone who is up to date on the latest procedures, ...

Prevention of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the second most frequent cancer. It affects men and women fairly equally and is most common after age 50, although can occur earlier. There are familial forms of colon cancer that markedly increase a person’s risk of developing the disease, sometimes in their ...

A New Year and a New CEO with the Same Commitment to Excellence

North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) has always offered exceptional, advanced medical care to the Gainesville community. Although their dedication is unsurpassed and their patient care is top-notch, the Board of Directors and medical staff are continually focused on improvement ...

Connecting Ancient Knowledge with Modern Applications

Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, an accredited college located in Gainesville, offers a 10-semester program in Contemporary Oriental Medicine©. Students gain more than just a degree--they learn to think critically as physicians and diagnosticians and that making ...

Dr. Nicholas J. Cassisi

The generous community endeavors of Nicholas Cassisi, DDS, MD, have touched the lives of many people in the Gainesville community. He is a mentor to college athletes and coaches, a patron of the arts and a member of several area foundations. A former ...

Mary Hausch

For her vision and leadership in the advancement of professional theatre in Florida, Mary Hausch, the producing director and a founder of the Hippodrome Theatre, received two lifetime achievement awards: the Florida Theatre Conference Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lifetime ...

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare - Choice, Hope & Recovery

Mental illnesses are shockingly common, affecting one in 17 Americans and one in five families in America. These diseases touch almost every family and strike individuals in the prime of their lives, often during adolescence and young adulthood. All ages are susceptible, but the ...

The Essence of Life - Creating Wellness Through Charity

Throughout the ages, prominent personalities and philosophers have encouraged acts of charity to foster a healthy society. By doing acts of charity we feed our inner qualities of joy, love, compassion, kindness and generosity. If we give to others in a sincere mood of service, ...

Gator Watch - A Game (and Season) of Great Moments

The 2009 BCS National Championship game was a Gator fan feast of memorable moments. Just take your pick of momentum-changing plays: Percy Harvin’s 49-yard run from deep in Florida territory, taking the Gators to midfield. Florida ’s goal-line stands - one ending ...