Is it my thyroid? This course will cover symptoms of hypo and hyper thyroid, thyroid tests, Hashimoto's, medications used, if diet matters, and is medication forever?

Barrett's Esophagus is when an abnormal change of cells is present in the lower portion of the esophagus. This is often found in patients that have had a lot of heartburn and difficulty swallowing. Attend this class to learn more about Barrett's Esophagus.

Hepatitis C is a blood borne virus and is commonly transmitted through blood. This viral infection causes inflammation to the liver. Join this course to learn more about this infection.

Learn about the aging foot and what you can do to help. Review common feet issues with aging and what a podiatrist can do to help. Problems include: diabetes, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, fungus, ulcers, etc.

This course will cover some of the more common injuries that runners and walkers experience, and physical therapy management of these dysfunctions. It will also include biomechanical topics and associated anatomy.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students to determine if there are medications to prevent aging. We will discuss skin care products, supplements advertised to improve memory, and how to determine if a claim is fact or fiction.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students to learn about proper medication disposal. Determine if it is safe to flush medications down the toilet, discuss where to take expired prescription medications, and identify community resources for handling biohazardous waste.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students to discuss medication insurance, drug discount cards, patient assistance programs, and drug store coupons.

Discover how to start investing in your health instead of subsidizing your present or future chronic illness. Find out about some easy ways to make your diet and lifestyle more health promoting.

Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Aging, environment, and stress affect people differently. Some may develop a hormone imbalance which can lead to multiple symptoms including hot flashes, fatigue, low libido, depression, anxiety, and irritability to name a few. Bioidentical hormone replacement uses hormones that are identical to what the body naturally produces to balance the body. Join Dr. Elyaman as he discusses the different methods of balancing sex hormones using a bioidentical approach.

Approximately two million Americans suffer stroke or brain injury every year. They often experience difficulty with motion, reading, concentration and balance. These skills are all heavily influenced by the visual system. This course will review the symptoms of the visual disorders associated with stroke and brain injury. You will learn how neuro-optometric rehabilitation can improve the daily living activities of these patients.

Do you take thyroid hormones, yet still suffer from fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, or other hypothyroid symptoms? Are your symptoms steadily worsening while your blood tests stay the same? Do your symptoms go untreated because your lab tests are normal? Come hear Dr Pedro A Orta, D.C. share on this disease and how to help you understand what your body is going through and how to help to feel better.

Traditional treatment of periodontal (gum) disease may involve tooth removal, deep cleanings, and/or surgical treatment. Sometimes this results in loss of chewing ability, pain, gum recession, or excessive tooth sensitivity. This class presents an alternate treatment option using the Periolase laser. This could be a cost-effective, non-invasive approach to treat severe periodontal disease.

While dental implant treatment has changed dramatically since widespread adoption of their use in the 1980’s, there are still limitations to their use. Several confounding factors can complicate dental implant treatment and a cautious approach to therapy has to be utilized to ensure their long term success. Surgical enhancement of a potential dental implant site or alternative treatment approaches may be necessary to prevent complications that are seen frequently in the clinical practice of dental implant practitioners.