Top 5 March Events in Lake County

Spring is beautiful here in central Florida, and there is no shortage of fun activities to do when the weather warms up. Here are just a few of the things we’ve found to do this March – lots of outdoor fun to be had with festivals, BBQ competition, and carnivals. No matter what you choose, it's going to be virtually impossible not to have a good time in Lake County this March. 

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Pig on the Pond

Friday, March 11 –  Sunday, March 13, 2016

Waterfront Park, Lake Minneola

Clermont

Started in 1998, Pig on the Pond is a Clermont favorite. Mostly a BBQ competition and carnival, the three day event also raises funds for scholarships and education in South Lake County. Pig on the Pond also hosts a chili cookoff, the Rib Run for Education 5k, Pig on the Pond Wake Fest, and Mac n’ Cheese competition.

100^th Anniversary Ocklawaha Chapter Daughter of the American Revolution

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Osprey Lodge

1761 Nightengale Lane, Tavares

You get to enjoy the best of the 18^th Century without leaving the 21^st! Featuring live music, exhibitions and displays, reenactments, activities for children, a petting zoo, train rides, sweet treats, gourmet period food, and high tea at 3 PM. 

39^th Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival

Saturday, March 12, 2016 – Sunday, March 13, 2016

Towne Square

501 W Main Street, Leesburg

From 10 AM to 5 PM, the 39^th Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival will showcase hundreds of artists and vendors for your viewing and buying pleasure.

Downtown Leesburg BBQ – Blues and Brew

Saturday, March 19, 2016

At Towne Square

501 W Main Street, Leesburg

For only ten bucks you can enjoy endless samples at the Leesburg area’s best backyard BBQ competition. From 5 PM to 10 PM you’ll be entertained with not only delicious BBQ, but blues music and plenty of beer.

Mount Dora Spring Show: Antiques, Collectibles, Arts and Crafts

Saturday, March 19, 2016 – Sunday, March 20, 2016

Downtown Mount Dora

4th & Donnelly Street, Mount Dora

The fourth weekend of every March brings the Mount Dora Spring Collectibles and Crafts show, which includes nearly 300 exhibitors and for 2016 is in its 20^th year. Antiques and collectible dealers, crafters and artists collide for an exciting day of shopping till you drop.  

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Customer Testimonial Spotlight

Here at Clermont Radiology, we offer services that can sometimes make patients nervous, and we understand the anxiety that comes with getting an MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, or Mammogram. That is why we strive to make the process as comfortable and easy as possible. It takes a compassionate staff to be able to treat each person with the patience and attention they deserve, suited to their individual needs; which is why it is always wonderful when we garner reviews from our clients like the one below. It’s just one of the many testimonials that we’ve received over the past few months. For a more in depth look at how our patients feel about Clermont Radiology, click here.  

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“Clermont Radiology is a caring and professional medical imaging center. The workers work hard to make each client comfortable, and try their best to accommodate each person. I highly recommend Clermont Radiology.”

- Brenda Y., 11/3/15

Dear Brenda,

We are so glad you had a positive experience and appreciate your kind feedback and recommendation! Caring and professional are two words we aim to encompass every day coming in to work. It is beyond rewarding for us to know that we gave you the best experience possible; and we hope you'll come back to us should you ever have any other medical imaging needs.

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Thank you to not only Brenda, but to all of our lovely clients for your positive feedback! We hold all of you in the highest regard, and because of you we love coming to work in the morning. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing that we’re doing our very best to accommodate our patients, and it is one of the best compliments we can receive.

Be sure to head over to clermontradiology.com to schedule an appointment, or give us a call at 352.241.6100. We look forward to assisting you!

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Best Foods for Breast Cancer Prevention

It’s never too early to be thinking about breast cancer prevention, and besides getting regular mammograms and exercise, one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy and cancer free is have a clean diet full of super foods. Here are just a few of the foods that studies have proven to be superior to others in terms of cancer prevention.

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Walnuts – Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential to mental health and reducing inflammation, and have also been shown to slow the growth of breast cancer tumors even after diagnosis.

Berries – These colorful and delicious little gems contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which aide in breast cancer prevention. Blueberries are especially beneficial because of their known effect of enhancing the often prescribed drug tamoxifen in fighting cancer cells.

Apples – Don’t peel your apples! The skin is where apples get most of their antioxidants, fiber, and other cancer fighting compounds. Lab studies have shown that apple peel fights the spread of cancer cells, and good news: the research came from plain ole Gala apples, which are readily available.

Garlic – Cell drying is the process in which a normal, healthy cell might become cancerous; but luckily garlic has been proven to regulate this process. It achieves this with its high level of allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfide is also highly prevalent in the onion family. However, if you are on blood thinners or certain other medications you should talk with your doctor before taking garlic supplements to avoid possible drug interactions.

Broccoli – Broccoli is high in fiber, antioxidants, B vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C, and K, and the mineral iron. It is widely hailed as an all types of cancer prevention superfood as it blocks tumor growth, and helps prevent the spreading if cancer does occur. Studies have also shown broccoli helps prevent osteoarthritis, depression, osteoporosis, improves digestion, helps fight vision loss and repair skin damage, and improves immunity. As you can tell from my extensive list, broccoli can help with pretty much anything; so sprinkle on some garlic and go to town.

Flaxseed – Flaxseed contains healthy fats like those in fish and avocados, and ground flaxseed contains a component called lignans, which actually decreases cancer growth. You can buy ground flaxseed, grind the seeds up yourself in a coffee grinder, or can buy ground in pre measured packs. Use it in smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, salads, or mix it into muffins or pancakes. Use your imagination! (This article is also a great tool.)

Green tea – Green tea and white tea both contain a compound known as catechins, extracts that show benefit in breast cancer prevention. Research suggests that especially green tea helps protect your cells from environmental exposures that may increase the risk for cancer. However, with regular green tea you have to drink four or more cups a day to achieve this effect. Enter matcha. Matcha is a earthy green powder made from green tea leaves, and studies have shown that one teaspoon of matcha is equivalent to ten cups of regular green tea, making it above and beyond a superfood. Matcha is readily available at health food stores and not only makes a delicious drink, but can be added into smoothies, baked into cookies and cakes, and can even be added to egg scrambles and guacamole! (Not to mention matcha ice cream, which is my personal favorite.) If you need more ideas, this article has some great ones. 

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And there you have it. These are just a few of the healthy foods you can incorporate into your diet to help stay cancer free; and remember, your doctor can always help shape a personalized diet for your individual needs

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Top 5 February Events in Lake County

February is here, AKA the season of love. Couples everywhere will be exchanging chocolates and roses on the 14^th; but if your only love in life is your pet, or you prefer a bit of quirk to your dates, we’ve picked out 5 totally neat things to do this month in Lake County. From sports to stage shows to Mardi Gras to live music and tractor pulls, you’ll surely find something to enjoy from the options below. Have fun!

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Aviation Soccer Tournament

Thursday, February 4, 2016 – Friday, February 5, 2016

National Training Center

1935 Don Wickham Dr., Clermont, FL. 34711

If you’re a sports fan, the Aviation Soccer Tournament, in which teams from around the country compete in a tournament over two days, will surely be your thing. Email Kathleen.powell@orlandohealth.com for more information.

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Funny Money

Select dates, Friday, January 22, 2016 – Sunday, February 14, 2016

The IceHouse Theatre

1100 N. Unser St., Mt. Dora

A hilarious stage show about mistaken identities and a briefcase full of cash, Funny Money will surely be a highlight of your February.

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19^th Annual Mardi Gras Ball “Party in the Street”

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Towne Square, Main Street, Leesburg, FL.

Enjoy 12 hours of New Orleans inspired fun that includes 3 parades, food vendors, live music, street performers, jugglers, fire eaters, marching Jazz Bands, and more.

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Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Scottish Fantasy

Thursday, February 18, 2016 – Friday, February 19, 2016

St. Patrick Catholic Church

6803 Old Hwy 441 S. (Highland St.) Mt. Dora

For music fans, this show features violinist Konstantin Dimitrov performing classics such as “Scottish Fantasy,” “Hebrides,” and “Moldau,” as well as a welcoming a guest conductor from Japan.

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9^th Annual Tractor Show & Pull

Thursday, February 18, 2016 – Saturday, February 20, 2016

Paquette’s Farmall Tractor Museum

615 S Whitney Road, Leesburg

This annual tractor show in Leesburg has activities for all ages, including a tractor parade, tractor pulls, fantastic food and games. 

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Recap of Recent Company Events

At Clermont Radiology we strive for excellence every day in the workplace, and luckily that extends to outside it as well! We’ve recently had some really neat events for our company, and one of them was the Orlando Chiropractic Show, in which we showcased the very best services and latest equipment offered here at Clermont Radiology, in order to not only bring in clientele but by exhibiting to our already loyal customers and doctors.

The Orlando Chiropractic Show was on August 15, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency on International Drive. The Chiropractic Show has panels designed to bring doctors new ideas for their practice, offers chiropractors 20 hours of license renewal credit; as well as the options for doctors to attend special classes geared to provide top office team. Clermont Radiology had a booth set up at the show from Friday to Sunday, and during that time we also hosted two dinners for our local physician clients.

Clermont Radiology at the Orlando Chiropractic Show.

Thursday evening we had our dinner at Rocco’s Tacos on Sand Lake Road, a restaurant famous for their margaritas, table side prepared guacamole, and endless array of tacos. (Needless to say I am a fan myself.) On Friday night, we held one at the Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse, located right inside the Hyatt Regency. 

Our team members at Rocco's Tacos.

                               
Another one of the company events that we’ve hosted in the past few months was our New Beginnings Charity sale. On October 17, 2015 we held the charity event, which was a yard sale in our parking lot in which all of the proceeds went to help New Beginnings, a Central Florida charity for the homeless. New Beginnings is a not for profit charity, and was founded with a clear aim to help the homeless in Central Florida by providing a home, food, clothing, professional counseling, job opportunities, hope and encouragement. New Beginnings provides these services with the help of over 1,000 volunteers, and in addition, offers 6 transitional houses to serve 30 former homeless people who want to recover from their situation.

The New Beginnings charity sale we held in our parking lot. 

Our physician and attorney clients donated items to be sold at the charity sale, and in addition we sold hot dogs, cotton candy, and snow cones. At the end of the day, Clermont Radiology made out very well indeed for New Beginnings – a total of $1355.76 was raised that day.

We had a ton of fun at both the Orlando Chiropractic Show and the New Beginnings Charity sale, and we hope that we can continue to do events like these in 2016 and beyond; to expand and grow our business relations with customers, and also to help out our local community any way we can. 



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Customer Testimonial Spotlight

The staff at Clermont Radiology do their very best to ensure that each patient that walks into the facility is treated with the utmost dignity, patience, and attention they deserve. We strive to care for our clients in a professional manner in every way possible, so it’s always a wonderful thing when we receive reviews like the one below. It's just one of the many kind testimonials we’ve received in the past few months. For a more in depth look at how our patients feel about Clermont Radiology, click here.  

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“I had a Stand-up MRI this past Tuesday. While I might have started as an impatient and cranky person, I just wanted to say that your service provided and most importantly the staff, are absolutely the finest available. I was treated with great respect. Considering my claustrophobic tendency, the tech was wonderful at putting me at ease. My overall rating is a 15 out of 10. Thanks again, and thanks to all the staff. Have a Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year.”

- Jim A., 12/17/15

Dear Jim,

A 15 out of 10?! The flattery and kind words do not go unnoticed. A 15 out of 10 is probably the highest rating we've ever received, but it's what we go for every day. We are incredibly pleased that our staff was able to comfort and put you at ease you during your MRI; claustrophobia can definitely be overwhelming. We hope that you had a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year as well!

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Thank you not only to Jim, but to all of our lovely clients for your positive feedback! We hold all of you in the highest regard, and because of you we love coming to work in the morning.

Be sure to head over to clermontradiology.com to schedule an appointment, or give us a call at 352.241.6100. We look forward to assisting you!

ClermontRadiology.com 

Top 5 January Events in Lake County & the Surrounding Areas

2016 is here, which means it’s time for a fresh start and fun activities. There are a ton of neat events going on in lovely Lake County and the surrounding areas at the beginning of the year, and we’ve rounded up the five best ones for your enjoyment.

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Mount Dora Health and Fitness Expo

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Donnelly Park Building

530 N Donnelly St, Mt. Dora, FL. 32757

January always sees an influx of fitness related activities, and in Mount Dora they have a whole day dedicated to healthy living. From 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, January 30^th, Wallace Fitness will host a free Health and Fitness Expo which includes vendors, seminars, food trucks, and fitness demonstrations including tai chi, yoga, Zumba, and strength training.

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Renniger’s Steampunk and Industrial Show

Saturday, January 23, 2016 - Sunday, January 24, 2016

20651 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, FL. 32757

For three years now, the Renniger’s Steampunk and Industrial show has taken over Mount Dora for two days in January and October. For fans of anything fantasy and hard core industrial, it will be a dream come true; with a list of entertainment including three bands, magician, belly dancers, and a theatrical troupe, along with tables lined with Victorian art, jewelry, antiques, clothing, and more.

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Winter Music Series

Each Saturday of January 2016

Lakeridge Winery

19239 US-27, Clermont, FL. 34716

During its annual Music Series, Lakeridge Winery features live bands on the outdoor stage, every Saturday afternoon of the month in January. The event will feature Lakeridge wine, beer, and a variety of food for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tastings.

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Renniger’s Antique Extravaganza

Friday, January 15, 2016 - Sunday, January 16, 2016

20651 US Hwy 441, Mt. Dora, 32757

In Mount Dora, the Renniger’s Antique Extravaganza is held every few months. The event is Florida’s largest antique show, and it will have over 800 booths both indoors and outdoors, with dealers from throughout the U.S. setting up for the show.

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Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

Saturday, January 15, 2016 – Sunday, January 16, 2016

Central Winds Park

1000 E. SR 434, Winter Springs, FL. 32708

The third weekend in January is home to the Scottish Highland Games. The two day event includes Scottish traditions such as archery, highland dance, traditional sheep herding by border collies, piping & drumming, and even the new tradition of Quidditch! The event will also include live music, whisky tasting, a shortbread & scones baking contest, and more.

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