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How My Health Has Benefited From The Construction At Kendall Campus

June 27, 2022 Juan S. Gomez Health, renovations

Doctors generally consider walking less than 5,000 steps a day to be sedentary. Based on that information, I have religiously walked 6,000 steps every day. Taking 6,000 steps a day might not seem difficult but many challenges arise. During one instance, a thunderstorm went on for so long that… Read the rest at our website.

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BMI—An Outdated Health Measure

March 21, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Health, BMI

Imagine if physicians had access to a simple number that could indicate a patient’s health. Does it sound overly simplistic and fictitious? That’s because it is. Body Mass Index is measured by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms over their weight in kilograms squared. Despite its simplicity, BMI is… Read the rest at our website.

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The Negative Consequences Of Male Circumcision

March 9, 2022 Sim Sitzer Health, circumcision

Circumcision, the excision of the male foreskin, is torturous genital mutilation with life-long consequences and no health benefits. Almost all mammals have foreskins. The foreskin boasts a plethora of functions and benefits such as pleasure, protection and natural lubrication during sexual intercourse. During circumcision, what would have grown to… Read the rest at our website.

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Medical Campus Hosts Free Community Health Fair

January 24, 2022 Liany Chavez Health, fair

Miami Dade College will host its 13th annual Free Community Health Fair on Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medical Campus, 950 N.W. 20th St. Individuals will be provided services such as glucose and cholesterol tests, dental and vision screenings. They will also receive vital healthcare… Read the rest at our website.

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Take Care Of Yourself In 2022

January 24, 2022 Carolina Soto Health, self care

It’s hard to find time to take care of ourselves because of the many responsibilities we have. But it’s important that this year, you make it a priority to give yourself some self-care. That just means putting yourself first, even if other things have to be put on hold,… Read the rest at our website.

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Identifying Eating Disorders Is Crucial

November 15, 2021 Luz Diago eating disorders, Health

Eating disorders are often overlooked. Many people believe that it’s a lifestyle choice but it’s not. Individuals are oftentimes unaware of their condition and it can have a huge impact on their daily life. Healthy diets and working out are awesome and benefit the body, but the issue starts… Read the rest at our website.

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School of Continuing Education And Professional Development Awarded $5,000 Grant For Health Literacy Program

August 6, 2021 Diana Lima Health, grant

Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida Literacy Coalition awarded the College’s School of Continuing Education And Professional Development a one-year grant to implement a health literacy initiative for adult education, family literacy and ESOL—English to Speakers of Other Languages—students at Hialeah Campus. The program’s focus is to help students… Read the rest at our website.

News COVID-19

This Is How You Can Self-Report Exposure Or Infection Of COVID-19

October 4, 2020 Adriana Dos Santos Health, COVID-19, self-report

Miami Dade College welcomed students taking blended courses back to campus on Sept. 28; with it comes concerns about the possible spread of COVID-19. To prevent further transmission of the coronavirus, the College has developed protocols to identify, monitor and support people who have been infected or exposed. “We… Read the rest at our website.

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Panel To Discuss Health Disparities In Minority Communities During COVID-19

September 23, 2020 Oriana Rodriguez Kendall Campus, Health, Minorities, COVID-19, contact tracing

Kendall Campus will host Contact Tracing and Health Disparities in the Wake of COVID-19 on Oct. 15 from 9:50 to 11:05 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The panel discussion will explore health disparities among minority communities and the economical debts that have arisen due to COVID-19. “The people that [have]… Read the rest at our website.

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Reclaim The Reins Of Your Health And Change Your Life

August 15, 2020 Manfred Moller Health, food allergies, weight loss

Do you suffer from an assortment of seemingly unrelated health symptoms? These can include acne, bloating, heartburn, fatigue, migraines, and joint pain. During the past decade, I’ve come to find these symptoms are common among people of all ages. Many of us are afflicted by one or more of… Read the rest at our website.

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