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National Sleep Awareness Month: How Well Do You Sleep?
Sleep health is an essential part of your overall health and wellness and most people aren’t getting enough. The National Sleep Foundation recommends the number of hours each age group should have each night: Newborns (0-3 months): 14-17 hours Infants (4-11 months): 12-15 hours Toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours Preschoolers (3-5): 10-13 hours School-age children…
Read MoreHow to Recognize and Prevent Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month which allows us an opportunity to shine a light on the prevalence of heart disease and encourage our patients to adopt healthier lifestyles. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for men and women. While heart disease can be deadly, it’s also preventable in most people. By…
Read MoreDopson Family Medical Center Welcomes Kate Bennett, MD
Dopson Family Medical Center is proud to welcome Kate Bennett, MD, to our family medicine practice. “The addition of Dr. Bennett to the Dopson Family Medical Center primary care team allows us to expand our services and provide even more health care services to the people of Baker County,” said Edward Anderson, CEO of Baker…
Read MoreHow to Stick To Your New Year’s Health Resolutions in 2020
A new year and a new decade is upon us and with that comes the wave of New Year’s Resolutions. It’s always easy to set lofty goals about all of the things we’ll change in the New Year, but keeping up with these resolutions can be a lot more difficult than we think. Instead of…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection can save your life!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to remind you that early detection is the best way to fight the second most common type of cancer among women. The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast and according to the National Breast Cancer…
Read MoreConvenient Lab Services in Baker County
Take advantage of clinical lab services right here in Macclenny at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Our lab is: Convenient: We’re open Monday – Friday from 6 am to 4 pm and no appointment is necessary for most lab tests. Fast: Our lab performs tests for STAT or routine orders. If your physician orders a STAT test, we call or…
Read MoreHigh-Quality Rehabilitation Services in Macclenny
With our comprehensive Rehabilitation services, our goal is your complete recovery. Our highly rated therapists work directly with your primary doctor to create a therapy program that’s best for you. We offer: Physical Therapy to help you balance deficits, regain mobility, strengthening and pain management following surgery, hospital stays, period of illness or immobility. Occupational Therapy to…
Read MoreDopson Family Medical Center Welcomes Kassie Shoup, ARNP
Please join us in welcoming Kassie Shoup, ARNP, to the Dopson Family Medical Center practice. Kassie brings more than 13 years of nursing experience to the practice, and area residents will benefit from her extensive background in emergency medicine, interventional cardiology, pediatrics, and women’s services. The addition of Shoup expands Dopson’s offering for family services…
Read MoreRadiology at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital
We are proud to offer a full range of Radiological Services at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. The state-of-the-art digital imaging technology we offer along with our specialized staff not only save valuable time but also provide high quality images with the lowest reasonably achievable dose. Our comprehensive radiology services include X-ray, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine,…
Read MoreCardiology Services for Heart Disease Prevention at Dopson Family Medical Center
Every year in the United States, 1 in 4 deaths is caused by heart disease. Heart disease is the leading source of death in both men and women and is becoming more prevalent among younger adults. February represents American Heart Health Month, and serves as the perfect opportunity to learn about the risks of heart…
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