Akers.Editorial

Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) Specialist Dr. Lora Thaxton was the only student in

Dr. Ajay Bisht, one of the founders of the Aegis Medical Group, points to their

Bob Bunell Scoutmaster of the Year Award/Troop 299 Interviewer: Angela Love // Photo: Anthony Rao

 “Internal medicine is a unique and diverse medical field that includes a broad and comprehensive

Florida Retina Institute is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.

“Aegis Medical Group is committed to providing the best quality care to our patients. I

Cardiologist For the past 8 years, Dr. Nitza Alvarez of Tri-County Heart Institute has taken

Dr. Birenda Bhattarai has been an internist with the Aegis Medical Group since 2007 and

Come sea for yourself: Coconut shrimp, crab cakes, oysters, lobster tail, and fish tacos are

New treatments are less invasive and almost painless If you’re less than thrilled by the

Love bacon? Aug. 20 is National Bacon Lover’s Day and a good reason to dig

By Marie Benedict. What if a simple Irish maid aided Andrew Carnegie in building his

Diane Travis. // Photo by Nicole Hamel Councilwoman and duathlete Vital Stats Born in Chicago;

If you’re going to get inked, do it without risking your health. Story: Joy Stephenson-Laws

Beer and baseball at your next BBQ? Not so fast! Story: Joy Stephenson-Laws If you’re

Colors, plants, and scents can change a room. Story: Suzanne Hardaway and Denise Munn Surroundings

Spiritual healing does a body (and mind) good. Story: Andy Roman Thanks to recent hurricanes,

Don’t have a cow, but these products are not good for you. Story: Michelle Schoffro

The Fourth of July celebration sets off fears, not fireworks. Story: Tiffany Roach // Illustration:

Get walking! Hats off to Let’s Walk Florida, a 12-week program, where residents are encouraged