Tag "healthcare"
Editor’s Dose: Central Florida Health Expos
The Central Florida Health Expos, which are currently slated for Friday, October 13, Friday, December 1, and Friday, February 9, are now open for registration. With the turnout and largely positive
Publisher’s Note: Healthcare Legislation
Looking Down the Path of Healthcare Legislation When looking down the path of recent proposed healthcare legislation, there’s no easy way to sum it up. It’s a controversial topic, to
Where Florida ranks in WalletHub’s ‘2016 Best & Worst States for Doctors’
WITH THE ENORMOUS INVESTMENT of time and resources that goes into becoming a doctor, choosing a place to practice deserves careful consideration. As the Affordable Care Act and insurance reform
Pediatric unit opens at Winter Haven Women’s Hospital
WINTER HAVEN WOMEN’S HOSPITAL announces the opening of its new pediatric unit. The new pediatric unit is now extending care and accepting patients as an added benefit to the community
The Heart of the Matter: The most life-threatening misconception of a heart attack
WHEN THE TOPIC of a myocardial infarction arises — commonly known as a heart attack — most people think of a middle-aged man clutching at his chest in pain and
Have a Heart Gala to support free clinic for indigent care
Event will raise funds for the continued efforts of Parkview Medical Center FOR A FORTUNATE FEW, time is of little consequence. For the rest of us, time is a luxury
Senior Living: Understanding the difference
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING ALSO KNOWN as retirement communities, independent senior living communities are designed for seniors 55 and older. They commonly offer apartment-style accommodations; however, some also offer cottages, condominiums,
Hospice Help: Raising awareness about hospice
AN UNFOUNDED misconception by most people is the following: Hospice care only occurs within the last 72 hours in the life of a person who has a life-limiting disease. NOT
The ripple effects of promotions, new hires, retirements, and expansions
THIS SUMMER has been a busy one for Central Florida hospitals, clinics, and healthcare provider offices. As always, the ideology is to provide Central Florida patients with excellent care. Here
Practicing in the field of telemedicine
Do the risks still far outweigh the benefits? THE HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPE has changed radically in recent years. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, expanding roles for nurse practitioners and physician
