It's all about taste with the tongue! Your tongue has many connections to internal organs and their functions. It can present strong visual indicators of either overall balance or imbalance.

Various characteristics of the tongue can be used to determine mental, physical, and emotional health-related diagnoses. Discover how the tongue can be used as a diagnostic tool to home in on medical concerns of all kinds. It is the "MRI" of traditional Chinese medicine.

Join Dr. Daniel Herman, Director of the Clinical Electrodiagnostics Laboratory and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine for the Rehabilitation Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Florida for a discussion on knee and hip arthritis. Learn about treatment options for different types of patients and the common treatment pitfalls to avoid.

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.)

What can you expect from your DO? Dr. Cherie Hansen discusses the history of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. She will also discuss treatments unique to osteopaths.

This presentation will focus on improving your heart health through exercise, healthy eating and any medical procedures as necessary. Dr. Savino will speak on how to reduce your risk for having heart attacks and strokes and how to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Stephanie Giammittorio will discuss how tendons become injured and how doctors make the diagnosis of a few specific types of tendinitis.

Discuss treatment options such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, bracing, and injections. Learn about newer treatment options that are undergoing current research.

Did you know that 50% of heart attacks happen to people with "normal" cholesterol? Is there something more to it than the standard cholesterol panels we run? Well, the short answer is "yes". In this lecture, Abigayil Anderson ARNP, will discuss advanced lipid testing and both conventional and alternative management.

Cancer mortality rates have decreased and cancer survivors have increased from 7 million in 1992 to 14 million in 2014. Progress has been made in cancer research and treatment, but much work remains. In addition, because older age and obesity are risk factors for developing cancer, the number of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. population is expected to increase.

Dr. Norm Anderson, Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute, will present new approaches to cancer treatment and prevention that can change the future of cancer recovery and survival rates. He shares a holistic approach to care that integrates the most advanced and trusted approaches.

Knee pain can keep you from enjoying some of your favorite activities. Playing with grand kids may become more difficult as will walking short distances or playing golf. If you have arthritis, cartilage damage, “bone on bone” tendinitis, bursitis, or hear crunching and popping sounds, a new treatment may eliminate your knee pain and help restore normal function. Come hear Dr. Orta, D.C., speak on this new technology.

Insomnia is a common and often chronic complaint in clinical settings.  The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 69 million Americans report chronic insomnia and 150 million report occasional insomnia in any given year. Many resort to drugs that are often habit forming and have detrimental side effects, but this is not necessary. There are many natural therapies that can relieve insomnia and/or correct the underlying cause so that you can get a good night's rest again. Come listen to Dr. Pedro A. Orta ,a holistic Chiropractic Physician, lecture on this most important topic.

If you are over the age of 30 and have rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder or arthritis, there could be hope. Low level laser therapy, or cold laser, has helped patients increase shoulder strength, improve motion and eliminate shoulder pain. Cold laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, and has been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. Dr. Pedro A. Orta, D.C., will discuss this technology and how it may help you.

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.

Join us for a review of immunizations presented by UF Pharmacy students. The following topics will be covered:
-The CDC adult immunization schedule
-Side effects and other issues related to immunizations
-A review of new vaccines under investigation