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TEPAS Healthcare / TEPAS Breast Center Earns ACR Accreditation

(Melbourne, FL) — TEPAS Healthcare / TEPAS Breast Center, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in positron emission mammography (PEM) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor may order a PEM scan. PEM stands for positron emission [...]

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TEPAS WELCOMES NEW FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

MELBOURNE, FL – December 14, 2011 – Stacey Joyner, ARNP-C recently joined the team of specially trained surgeons and staff at TEPAS Healthcare. Stacey has over 16 years of nursing experience with a background in multiple disciplines, including: nurse management, ambulatory care, critical care, endoscopies, cardiovascular care, endovascular management, wound care, and breast cancer management. [...]

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Come and Learn

Join us Friday, December 16th at 3:00pm Courtenay Springs Village 1200 S. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32952 321-452-1233   Looking for more information about your thyroid? Join Dr. Clifford L. Gelman, from TEPAS Healthcare for an informative discussion that will include: Thyroid disorders Hypo & hyperthyroidism Nodules Goiters Thyroid cancer Dr. Gelman will go [...]

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Don’t Miss This Event

You’re Invited to an Educational Seminar & Open House Wednesday, November 9, 2011 From 6-8 pm at TEPAS Breast Center  1140 Broadband Dr. Melbourne, FL 32901 Featured Speakers: Dr. Emran Imami, board-certified general and breast surgeon Dr. Clifford Gelman, board-certified general, breast, thyroid and parathyroid surgeon Dr. Michael Diaz, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sherri Lorraine, [...]

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Screening Information

Today is National Mammography Day. Here is some information on breast cancer risk factors and screening. Breast Awareness/Self-Exams Be familiar with your breasts so you will notice any changes. Notify your physician right away if there are any changes or concerns. American Cancer Society recommends beginning self-examination at age 20. Clinical Breast Exams If you [...]

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Your Invited to Women’s Health Happy Hour

Monday, September 19th 6-8pm (doors open at 5:30) ENIGMA RESTAURANT 1550 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach 321-779-8202 Enjoy: Dinner Cash Bar Live Music Health Vendors Raffle Prizes (ticket sales benefit The Women’s Center) Presentations by Board-Certified Medical Professionals on important topics in Women’s Health $10 at the door for buffet dinner. $1 per raffle ticket. To [...]

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Thyroid Cancer

Q & A with Dr. Clifford Gelman National Health Review Over the past 10 years, studies have shown that thyroid cancer has been increasing in the United States especially in women. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer than men. Learning about thyroid cancer and its treatments can help you [...]

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Tepas Breast Cancer Offers Thyroid Guard Mammography

Spacecoast Living Health MELBOURNE, FL – June 7, 2011 – TEPAS Breast Center, a comprehensive breast cancer screening, diagnostic and surgery facility, today announced they now provide an optional thyroid guard for use during mammography to decrease radiation exposure to the thyroid. Although curable, thyroid cancer is now the fastest growing cancer among woman. Recent [...]

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TEPAS BREAST CENTER OFFERS THYROID GUARD FOR MAMMOGRAPHY

MELBOURNE, FL – June 7, 2011 – TEPAS Breast Center, a comprehensive breast cancer screening, diagnostic and surgery facility, today announced they now provide an optional thyroid guard for use during mammography to decrease radiation exposure to the thyroid. Although curable, thyroid cancer is now the fastest growing cancer among woman. Recent studies report that [...]

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Is it time for your annual mammogram?

Mammogram Testing in a Compassionate Setting National Health Review One in eight women will develop breast cancer, but early detection can save your life. TEPAS Breast Center encourages you to perform monthly self-examinations, visit your primary care provider regularly, and undergo routine annual mammograms. Is it time for your annual mammogram? Call TEPAS Breast Center [...]

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