LIFE. SAVED.

“I was visiting the springs in Ocala when I was involved in a four car accident on HWY 27 near downtown. I was ejected from the car and landed on the pavement. A nurse from Ocala Regional Medical Center saw the accident, had her daughter call 911 and the nurse performed CPR on me. I came to Ocala Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert and went into surgery for hours. I was in the hospital for almost a month and the list of my injuries is so long but every single day is getting better. So many people at Ocala Regional supported me and worked diligently to maintain my vitals so I would survive. I feel very blessed and feel like I have a second chance at life.”

-Tommy, age 23

Ocala Regional Medical Center’s Level II Trauma Center has transformed care for critically injured patients in Marion County and beyond. Our experts are here 24/7, saving time and saving lives, giving patients like Tommy a second chance at life.

See Tommy’s full story and learn more about our Level II Trauma Center at OcalaHealthSystem.com/trauma

HEALTHY beat

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TRENDS | NEWS | PEOPLE

By Laurel Gillum, JoAnn Guidry and Melissa Peterson

› 8 What to do this month.

› 10 A viral voice.

› 12 Business news and updates.

› 14 Butterfly bliss.

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Miss the childhood days of teaming up with friends in pursuit of sports glory? Plenty of possibilities are still out there. › By Brett Ballantini hope on the horizon?

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A new diabetes drug shows great promise for treating Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. › By Jim Gibson fish tales › PAGE 32

We went in search of good fishing tales from Citrus County and were not disappointed. Their stories just may inspire you to grab a rod and hit the water. › By Cynthia McFarland

HEALTHY dose

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INSIGHT | ADVICE | SOLUTIONS By Laurel

Gillum

› 16 Old problems, new ideas.

› 18 Medicare must-knows.

HEALTHY body

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NUTRITION | FITNESS | BEAUTY

By Angelique Anacleto and Robin Fannon

› 40 Year of beauty: legs.

› 42 The sensational squash.

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MIND | SPIRIT | FINANCE

By Angelique

Anacleto

and Laurel Gillum

› 44 Reading for relief.

› 46 Fall festivals and fairs.