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Physician assistant on sinusitis: It's 'chronic inflammation of the sinuses'

Katie Scherer, a physician assistant at Tampa Bay Breathe Free, said that sinusitis is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the sinuses for longer than 8 to 12 weeks, often causing congestion and facial pain.

By Hernando Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

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Tampa Bay doctor: ‘There's a close correlation between chronic sinusitis and an increased risk of erectile dysfunction’

By Hernando Reporter | 5 months ago

One relatively surprising possible symptom of chronic sinusitis is an increased risk of erectile dysfunction. According to Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free, sinusitis can certainly affect someone’s sex life.

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Tampa Bay doctor: ‘There is a shorter recovery, usually less bleeding, and less pain for the patient’

By Hernando Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Balloon sinuplasty is a safe, minimally invasive procedure commonly offered by surgeons to treat chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free, recovery from this procedure is typically easier for patients than traditional sinus surgery.

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Tampa Bay doctor: ‘Depression and sinusitis go hand in hand’

By Hernando Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

Chronic sinusitis has a multitude of symptoms that can affect one’s life, including an increased risk of depression. According to Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free, sinusitis can put a strain on one’s mental health.

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Tampa doctor: ‘Sinusitis really does affect the quality of life that patients could experience’

By Hernando Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free, sinusitis can affect your body in many ways.

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Hernando County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Hernando County, aided an average of 106.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Hernando County as of Q4 2023?

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

Evergreen Woods, the second largest nursing home in Hernando County, aided an average of 103.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Northbrook Center for Rehabilitation and Healing was 2nd largest nursing home in Hernando County as of Q4 2023

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Northbrook Center for Rehabilitation and Healing was the second largest nursing home in Hernando County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2nd largest nursing home in Hernando County as of Q4 2023

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Hernando County, aided an average of 106.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Brooksville Healthcare Center Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Hernando County

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Brooksville Healthcare Center was the largest nursing home in Hernando County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Brooksville, Florida

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by Epsilon Health Care Properties, LLC since Feb. 1, 2012, Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Hernando County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Oak Hill Health and Rehabilitation?

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders since June 28, 2017, Oak Hill Health and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Northbrook Center for Rehabilitation and Healing: 3-star nursing home in Hernando County

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Summit Care Operations Holdings, LLC since March 9, 2020, Northbrook Center for Rehabilitation and Healing had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Epsilon Health Care Properties, LLC since Feb. 1, 2012, Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Brooksville Healthcare Center in Q4 2023?

By Hernando Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Health Services Management, Inc. since Oct. 1, 2000, Brooksville Healthcare Center boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Tampa Bay doctor: 'People have sinus headaches and a lot of pressure when the weather changes'

By Hernando Reporter | Jan 9, 2024

During the winter, sinus infection rates increase. While there are a number of home remedies available, if symptoms persist for longer than 10 days, it's best to see a specialist.

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Tampa doctor on overusing antibiotics: 'When patients really need it, the antibiotic won't work and it will be resistant'

By Hernando Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

Patients oftentimes use antibiotics to treat their sinus issues, but it's crucial to keep in mind that misusing them could lead to antibiotic resistance. Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free said that if antibiotics are overused, they won't work when they're actually necessary.

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Tampa doctor: 'There's a close correlation (between) chronic sinusitis and an increased risk of ED in men'

By Hernando Reporter Report | Aug 2, 2023

Studies have shown that men who struggle with sinus issues are 50% more likely to be impotent.