Tampa is a city on the Gulf Coast, and while it is a major business center, it also offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor activity to foster a healthy lifestyle.

Tampa offers about 246 sunny days per year! Unfortunately, yes this does mean individuals seek virtual care for treatment of unplanned sunburns!

The Cons:

Florida is home to many insects, including mosquitos, spiders and scorpions. Fortunately insect bites are common complaints which are easily handled via telehealth!

The Saharan dust blowing over Florida in the summer months has caused a lot of new or recurrent allergies and sinusitis in individuals. Fortunately allergies, upper respiratory tract infections, and sinusitis are common complaints which are also easily handled via telehealth!

Regarding Health and Wellness

Many things nowadays, especially with the assistance of smart technology can be addressed safely, effectively, and conveniently via telehealth or virtual care. For example, many individuals now have automatic blood pressure cuffs, smart watches which monitor the heart rate and even the rhythm, pulse oximetry, blood sugars monitors, and more in their home. These self assessment resources aid the individual, and also help to facilitate the remote health care experience you have with your online doctor or provider. 

However, when health really isn’t going as planned, and individuals need hands-on acute or specialty care which cannot be provided via telemedicine, I like to recommend reputable and reliable resources in the community.

Some Activities I Personally Suggest:

• Tour Ybor City – a national historic landmark district
• Stop at the Manatee Viewing Center
• Catch a show at the Tampa Theatre if you appreciate classical architecture, movies and performances!
• Take a stroll on Bayshore Boulevard and view the historic mansions
• Enjoy the lush gardens, dining and shopping throughout Hyde Park Village
• Busch Gardens!
• A nature walk with plenty of wildlife in Lettuce Lake Regional Park