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Your diet plays a big role in kidney health! ?? A renal diet limits sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. Check out these expert-recommended foods: ??? Red bell peppers are a good source of several vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. ?? Berries are low in calories and sugar and high in fiber. They also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. ?? Fish are good sources of high-quality protein and they have healthy anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. ?? Discover which foods to avoid, foods high in potassium & phosphorus and so much more: https://cle.clinic/3QYtfmD #WorldKidneyDay #KidneyAwarenessMonth #KidneyHealth #RenalDiet

?? With the recent measles outbreak, it’s normal to be concerned, nervous and curious. Dr. Carla McWilliams, Chief of Infectious Disease, Quality and Safety for Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, helps break down what you need to know about the virus. ?? Measles is very contagious! - The airborne virus can live in the air for two hours. ?? There’s a 95% chance of catching measles if exposed and not vaccinated or have natural immunity (have had measles in the past). ?? The measles virus vaccine provides high protection! It’s one of the viruses with top protection. ?? When sick with the measles, one has the risk of developing pneumonia, brain swelling (encephalitis), serious rashes with skin infections, and even death. ?? Those most at risk are the very young (children and babies under five years old, older seniors, and the immunocompromised.

???Exciting News in Global Research Collaboration!??? I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Global 'Cleveland Clinic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Ostomy Research Registry' that is the first of its kind, shared between multiple global sites. This innovative initiative aims to revolutionize the way we conduct and share research across borders within the One Cleveland Clinic. This registry will now collect data in real time with sharing capabilities between Ohio, Florida, and London. Cleveland Clinic London Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic Florida Florian Rieder Asad Ur Rahman Charlie Murray Suha Abushamma

Julie thought she was meeting with Ken Hollander, a generous Cleveland Clinic supporter, to share her journey as a #livertransplant patient. What Julie doesn't know is that Ken is also one of the lucky ones. ??Full video: https://cle.clinic/4heQTpV #GratitudeSessions

?? Missed our Health Matters Health Talk on heart health? Cardiac surgeon Luis D Velazco Davila, MD and electrophysiologist Bishoy Hanna, MD shared vital heart tips. ?Learn more about our leading Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute: https://cle.clinic/3Fgg9ii

One of our favorite events of the year – the American Heart Association's #BrowardHeartWalk was a huge success! ?? ?? We’re beyond grateful to have had over 200 supporters join our team! At our tent, guests shared their "why" for walking, and it was truly heartwarming to read all the amazing answers. ?? A big thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and walked with us to help fund lifesaving heart health breakthroughs! ?? ?? Let's keep it going. Let us know in the comments why you walk! #HeartWalk2025 #HeartHealth #AHA #BrowardHeartWalk2025 American Heart Association

American College of Sports Medicine Southeast Chapter Clinical Track meeting on February 21-22, 2025 was full of learning ! Ten engaging talks and nine outstanding case presentations! Thank you to Kim Kaiser and Kathleen Roberts and the organizing committee. Thank you for all the judges who evaluated the abstracts and case presentations! As the board representative for the Clinical Track, I am fortunate to work with a phenomenal team and to present on #medicalemergencies. Thank you Enovis and Trice Medical for the support and for allowing us to have an unique educational event and provide CME to our attendees. Kudos to Holly Benjamin for her sharing her career path in medicine. A true testament of determination and perseverance. Special thanks for the great lecture on pediatric injuries! We are already planning for 2026! We will be in Greenville, South Carolina at the Grant Hyatt at the end of February! Kimberley Kaiser, MD Kathleen Roberts John Kiel DO, MPH, FACEP, CAQSM Holly Benjamin Shea Fontana, DO Bailey nevels, PhD Diego Riveros Brent Messick Scott Magnes Vicki Nelson

?? Registration Closes Soon for Surgery of the Foregut, ISFGS and ASMBS | Mar 17 - 19, 2025 | Hollywood, FL ?? ?? Enroll here: www.ccfcme.org/Foregut2025 #gerd #hiatalhernia #bariatricsurgery #metabolicsurgery #roboticsurgery #laparoscopicsurgery #endoscopicsurgery #FGS #FIGS #ICG #fluorescence #autofluorescence #foregut #hindgut #surgicaloncology #ClevelandClinic #ASMBS #ISFGS Raúl Rosenthal Matthew Walsh Onur Kutlu Emanuele Lo Menzo Fernando Dip ISFGS - International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery Shelly McEwen Sandy Ronnenberg Alexandra Paz Edwina Basho, M.B.A., RYT CME Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Florida South Florida Chapter ACS IFSO International Federation for The Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Sad news: Legendary actor Gene Hackman passed away from heart disease, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically died from a rare pulmonary disease called hantavirus. ?? But exactly what is #hantavirus? Dr. Lyssette Cardona, infectious disease specialist, breaks this down for us. WPBF 25

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s AHA Heart Walk! Your participation made the event a resounding success. Together, we’re making strides toward heart and brain health. CME Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic American Heart Association #Stroke #AHAWalk Amre Nouh, MD, MBA, FAHA, FAAN