by DR. JOY JACKSON Social media use has increased in recent years, with kids and...

by DR. JOY JACKSON As Florida residents, one of the first things we learn is...

by DR. JOY JACKSON It’s summer in Florida and kids are out of school. While...

by DR. JOY JACKSON For decades, heart disease has remained the number one cause of...

by DR. JOY JACKSON The pandemic has illuminated a longstanding issue faced by healthcare workers...

by DR. JOY JACKSON One of the most common health concerns people have as they...

by DR. JOY JACKSON A crucial responsibility in caregiving for infants is ensuring their safety...

by DR. JOY JACKSON The predominantly held belief that heart disease mostly affects men is...

by DR. JOY JACKSON During the start of a new year, people typically make promises...

by DR. JOY JACKSON The holiday season is a joyful time for celebration with family...

by DR. JOY JACKSON The holidays are upon us. In addition to the camaraderie of...

by DR. JOY JACKSON In the United States, breast cancer remains the second-most-common cancer amongst...

by DR. JOY JACKSON September is Hunger Action Month — a time to end hunger...

by DR. JOY JACKSON Breastfeeding continues to be the optimal source of nutrition for infants...

by DR. JOY JACKSON Summer has arrived, bringing school breaks, hot weather, and the sun’s...

In Polk County, rates of new HIV diagnoses among men have been on the rise...

DOH Director of Nursing Discusses the Nature of Public Health, Outreach For National Nurses Week...

by Dr. JOY JACKSON, MD, Director of DOH-Polk A peril of aging is the increased...

We love our pets and treat them like members of the family. More than half...

Know the Heart Disease Risk Factors for Black Americans  February is both American Heart Month...