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Explaining Your Weight-Loss Options: Bariatric Surgery vs. GLP-1s

March 24, 2025

Christian Birkedal, MD, Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, explains the differences between medical and surgical weight loss to help you achieve your health...

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When Is Your Stomach Pain Something More?

March 09, 2025

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Test Your Knowledge of Essential Health Screenings for Men

March 06, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Daytona Beach

New Partnership with Volusia County Schools for Student Health and Career Opportunities

July 26, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Occasional sick days are part of growing up. But for too many children without access to health care, illnesses can turn into sick weeks or even sick months. Students can fall behind in class, and...

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Whole-Health Summer Travel Tips for Your Family

May 30, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Here are some tips to plan, pack and sit back and fill your heart and soul with summer joy.

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Health Care

Tonight, Stare at the Stars — Not Your Screen

January 09, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

When was the last time you set aside time to gaze at the stars? AdventHealth explains how it calms your mind and soul.

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How to Cope With Loss After Hurricane Irma

September 06, 2017
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

You may be prepared to manage the practical aspects of clean-up and repair, the emotional component can be surprising and make it difficult to take on the tasks at hand.

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Steer Clear of Injury After Hurricanes

September 06, 2017
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

Cleaning up after a storm can be dangerous and often is the time when most injuries occur. Follow these tips to stay safe.

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Sports and Entertainment

The Heart of the Matter: AdventHealth Scores Hole in One for Bob Pearson

September 08, 2016
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

An avid golfer since his days in the United States Air Force (1961 - 1971), an unexpected odyssey recently took Bob from the course and nearly took him from those he holds most dear. But, the quick...

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Florida Hospital Flagler Orthopedic Surgery And Sports Medicine Show: Episode 2

September 01, 2016
Estimated read time: 1 minute

Join us on WNZF (106.3 FM) for the Better Living Show on Saturdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am and listen to the Florida Hospital Flagler Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Show hosted by John Subers...

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Health Care

CREATION Life Radio Show - Episode 5

May 14, 2016
Estimated read time: 1 minute

Join Florida Hospital Flagler on WNZF (106.3 FM) for the Better Living Show on Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 am and listen to the CREATION Life Radio Series hosted by Pastor Bob Hayes and Chaplain...

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Lifestyle

CREATION Life Radio Show - Episode 4

May 07, 2016
Estimated read time: 1 minute

Join Florida Hospital Flagler on WNZF (106.3 FM) for the Better Living Show on Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 am and listen to the CREATION Life Radio Series hosted by Pastor Bob Hayes and Chaplain...

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