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School physicals: What you need to know
Summer is in full swing and the new school year is quickly approaching, so if your child has not had his or her Back to School Physical Exam, it is
College Wellness 101
Making better choices for campus life now and the career ahead College can be an exciting time as most students are starting adulthood, but it’s also a time where many
What Is wisdom? Take this wisdom test and find out how wise you are!
A recent article by Phyllis Korkki of The New York Times illuminates a topic that has preoccupied scientists, philosophers, and people in general for centuries: What is wisdom, and how
Tips for exercising while on the mend
Q&A with Jim Goodwin on how you can safely work out with an Injury When recovering from an injury, it’s tempting to lay off your fitness routine. That’s not always
Then & Now: How modern dentistry makes oral health easier than ever
We are certainly well past the ancient Sumerians’ belief in tooth worms or the days when fillings were made from beeswax. When it comes to oral health, we’ve never had
Preventing PAM: A rare, but lethal infection
Summer season is officially here. It is a great time to enjoy cookouts, playing sports, or participating in water-related activities. The summer season also brings a number of things that
A week in the life of a geriatric care management practice
What a week! We participated in two health fairs, sponsored and awarded medals at the Polk Senior Games Fishing Tournament, presented a talk on Slow Medicine at the Winter Haven
On the Pulse: Hospitals launching new online patient portals, more proactive social media marketing, new hires, and more
Lake Wales Medical Center has launched an online patient portal called My Health Home, giving patients secure access to their inpatient medical records from computers, tablets, and phones with Internet
PCMA Letter: Making our voices heard
In the previous edition of Central Florida Doctor, I expressed how important it is for us as medical professionals to be actively pursuing involvement with our state officials to make