Reimagines the Delivery of Community Health Miami, FL – Care Resource, a South Florida-based nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), announces the opening of its new Midtown Miami location at 3510 Biscayne Blvd. According to Care Resource’s CEO, Rick Siclari, “Our new health center significantly expands access to health services and transforms the delivery of vital health care and social services for Miami’s rapidly growing populations.” Care Resource’s new and innovative approach toward health care is reflected in the design of its Midtown Miami health center. “Visiting your ..read more

Your kids don’t decide if you’re a good parent or not. You do. We’ve all gotten them. Insults from our own children. Whether it’s a toddler yelling, I hate you! Or a teenager saying she wishes she had a different mom, while we know our kids don’t mean what they say (most of the time), these insults still sting. Just because you’re a parent, doesn’t mean words don’t hurt you. After a year like 2020, when you’ve been around your children perhaps more than ever before, you’ve probably received your fair share of I hate yous and Leave me alones. You’ve seen doors slam in your face. You’ve heard yo ..read more

Build happy memories that will last all year long by giving these safe and healthy toys for the holidays. This holiday season we’re constantly bombarded with commercials for the latest electronic and video games, but why not choose a different path and give an old-fashioned gift instead. There will be no need for batteries, manuals or intricate set-ups; these are gifts that can begin delighting your child as soon as the wrapping is torn away. And there’s another plus: these are safe toys that have been child-tested for generations.  BLOCKS AND CONSTRUCTION SETS Whether you’re choosing sim ..read more

It’s that time of year when around every corner is a bag of candy, a delicious homemade dessert, and more pumpkin spice items than one can handle. All that before the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s feasts we all look forward to. With so much sweet temptation, how are we to stick to our diets? Is there a way to prevent ourselves from overindulging in all the sweet goodness just begging us to dig in to? … Chocolate The answer is we look for yummy and healthy alternatives. In that order. Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean it can’t taste good too. There are plenty of great options you ..read more

We’re always plugged in and never in the right place. The truth is we’re missing out on so much around us because we’re never fully tuned in to the world. I’ll be the first to admit, I am the queen of people who are never listener.  Ask my children. It’s been years since I sat down and gave them my undivided attention and I’m not proud of it. I’ve missed out on so much. Arguments could have been avoided and missed appointments, late fees, and a host of other embarrassing gaffes didn’t have to happen. I finally had to admit I had a problem and do something about it.  There’s no magic ..read more

It’s that time of year again. People are stepping outside after a long Florida winter of sales and stuffing. The day has finally arrived. It’s D Day! “D” for detox, of course. Time for the newest detox that promises limitless happiness, indeed attained from losing those extra pounds and cleansing the body of all foods modern culture deems evil. so, should we, DETOX RETOX REPEAT… OR NOT? You may think that this sarcasm is reflecting an anti-retox mentality, but my tension comes more from how detox is used rather than the detox itself. Let’s break this down. You party a little too hardy for the ..read more

Driscoll Health System offers pediatric and Care Transport healthcare that covers more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, serving patients that range from the smallest neonates to teenagers. This sentiment has guided Driscoll’s expansion to different cities across the region. At the same time, Driscoll realized it had to do more than just provide pediatric healthcare locations – it had to get children in need to these locations. The Driscoll Critical Team is a specialized team of clinical professionals who are able to provide care to children of all ages while moving them to and from me ..read more

Stress and anxiety are age-old problems, but until fairly recently, most doctors would recommend meditation to help treat the most crippling forms of either. A combination of conventional wisdom and years of research have helped researchers. The same way medical professionals to consider another, non-medicinal remedy to ease their patients’ anxiety. Meditation Mindfulness meditation is an anti-anxiety technique many are flocking to. They’ve found that it helps them manage many other health issues as well. Its popularity has spawned droves of classes and studios across the globe. Classes are be ..read more

1. Get Vaccinated, Yearly Screenings & Exams  During the holiday season, your chances of getting sick increase because of cooler temperatures. Protect yourself and others by yearly exams, screenings, and vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent disease and save lives. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. Care Resource is offering vaccinations for pediatric patients at our Little Havana health center.  2. Make Healthy Food Choices The holidays can present many temptations to over-indulge in sweets and processed foods. While you may not be able to complete ..read more

With the holidays upon us, we are beginning to realize that time is not on our side. We try to prepare for the food-laden holidays, buying all the baking goods, purchasing gifts, and trying to keep some semblance of normalcy in our lives. With times so hectic, all too often we turn to convenience foods, so we’ll have enough time to fit in all the tasks and errands we want to accomplish. That’s where trouble sets in. We forget about exercise because our to-do lists are hanging over our heads. We nibble on snacks as we’re baking the cookies or preparing a yule log for the company holiday party ..read more