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Importance of Being Screened for Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. The cervical cancer death rate dropped significantly with the

Importance of Being Screened for Colorectal Cancer

There are a few signs and symptoms of colon cancer: Change in consistency of stool such as diarrhea or constipation Blood in stool Rectal bleeding

Low Birth Weight

There are many causes of low birth weight in the newborn. Why do we worry? We want your newborn to be born healthy and not

Managing Diabetes

What is Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1c Good Control? Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels to

Medication Management

Dos and Don’ts of Medication Management Medication management is an important part in the treatment of many diseases and conditions. However, if not used or

Oral Health and Dental Sealants for Children ages 6-14

Oral health is more important than you might think. Problems in the mouth can affect the rest of your body and keeping a clean, healthy

Pharmacy (On-Site Pharmacy)

Florida Community Health Centers is operates three full-service in-house pharmacies conveniently located in Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Clewiston and soon– Port St. Lucie. Our pharmacies are

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Males 21–75 years of age and females 40–75 years of age who have clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and adults 40-75 years of age who

The Importance of Prenatal Care

Early entry into prenatal care occurs when a woman starts medical prenatal care within the first trimester (or first 12 weeks) of pregnancy. Women who