As parents, hearing about food borne illness outbreaks can feel unsettling—especially when they involve children. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance regarding an increase in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. While the infection is usually treatable, understanding how to recognize symptoms, support your child's recovery, and reduce the risk of infection can help families

Hi everyone! I’m excited to announce that Melissa will be joining us as our new manager. Melissa brings over 20 years of nursing experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and has worked in nursing education, including teaching in a nursing school setting. She also has experience as a clinical coordinator in the hospital setting, and prior to that, she led an office in Port Charlotte. We’re really excited to have her

Ms. Laura Lima De Almeida is a highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant who earned her degree from the University of Tampa. She is fully bilingual, with native-level fluency in both English and Portuguese, and also has limited working proficiency in Spanish. ​ She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of South Florida and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Nova Southeastern University, reflecting her strong academic foundation