Many procedures are called face lifts
      Dear Dr. McCollough: I read a recent article you wrote on "mini" lifts. After reading that, I now know that I am ready for a traditional "full" facelift. Please tell me a little bit about that procedure. Dear Reader: Today, one must be careful when exploring procedures called "face lifts." Some of the techniques advocated do not last more than a couple of months.
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LifeFlight celebrates 30 years in May
      Baptist LifeFlight begins its ascent from Gulf Breeze Hospital. It was Florida's first hospital-based helicopter ambulance and the third such service in the U.S. Citizens can meet the crew and tour the helicopter at Gulf Breeze Hospital, Tuesday, May 22 at 9 a.m.
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New technique treats varicose veins
      Sacred Heart Hospital in P e n s a c o l a and Dr. F e r n a n d o Kafie, a board-certified vascular surgeon, now offer a new, m i n i m a l l y invasive surgical treatment for varicose veins and leg ulcers. Varicose veins are caused by defective valves in the veins that allow blood to flow backwards in the leg, causing bulging of the veins.
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Eat your veggies
Florida initiative encourages healthier eating habits
      Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today helped unveil a new health initiative designed to get Floridians to eat more fruits and vegetables.
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HEALTH BRIEFS
Adult Cancer Camp is topic of May 8 meeting
      Cancer patients, cancer survivors, their families and friends are invited to the next meeting of Sacred Heart Hospital's Cancer Support Group. The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the main hospital's Oncology Unit Library on the second floor. Valet parking is available at the hospital's main entrance on Ninth Avenue.
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