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Black Women at Greater Risk for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.For every 100,000 women in Florida, there are about 116 women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to 2016 data from the U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group.

Margaret Lott, M.D., is an internal medicine expert with the Broward Health Physician Group. Dr. Lott sees patients at Annie L. Weaver Health Care, 2011 NW Third Ave., Pompano Beach.

Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Alert

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. A case of dengue fever of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident, making this one the fifth local case in 2019. These local cases do not appear to be related.  

Florida Medical Center to Host Healthy Living Lecture on Liver Cancer

WHAT: Florida Medical Center is hosting a Healthy Living Lecture Series on Liver Cancer. Join Dr. Vanitha Vasudevan, general and oncological surgeon, as she explains what one needs to know when it comes to liver cancer prevention measures, early detection and the latest treatments available. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.  Reservations are required. Please call (954) 357-6660.

Florida Department of Health in Broward

It’s flu season again and it’s time to be flu safe. Did you know the flu can be especially dangerous for young children, the elderly and people with certain medical conditions?

Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening

Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women, after skin cancer. In fact, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In 2019, it is estimated that there will be about 269,000 newly diagnosed cases of invasive breast cancer, and about 42,000 deaths from the disease.

 Dr. Vanitha Vasudevan

Florida Department of Health in Broward

So, you just found out you’re pregnant and you’re wondering if you need to change your diet. You’d also like information on breastfeeding and you’re worried about the additional costs associated with newborns.

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