About Us

Mission

At Central Florida Health News, we take Central Florida’s health and wellness seriously, and we believe that being properly informed and empowered when it comes to health and wellness is the way to do that. Our team at Central Florida Health News strives to provide reliable and insightful content on Central Florida’s latest medical announcements, health tips, and local initiatives across various verticals within the health industry.

Trusted by local communities as a beacon of authentic community driven health content, Central Florida Health News has consistently bridged the gap between healthcare professionals and the community. Central Florida Health News is the only magazine endorsed by the Polk County Medical Association, our readers are given access to expert insights from healthcare professionals in practices such as cardiology, mental health, and so much more.

So whether you are seeking wellness inspiration, or the latest on local health developments, Central Florida Health News is here to help. We take pride in being a source of knowledge on your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

Our Team

We consist of a team of passionate writers with close ties to the Central Florida medical community. Our staff works tirelessly to bring you insightful stories to what’s going on in Central Florida’s medical facilities, and patient stories alike. Beyond reporting, our team is also actively connected with various medical organizations to maintain it’s posture as a source for reliable and relevant medical news.

Nelson Kirkland, Founder

  • Founded Central Florida Health News in 2010
  • Spent 24 years with the New York Times Regional Media Group
  • Previous Chairman of the board for the Red Cross of Polk and Highlands counties
  • Previous Chairman of Leadership Polk Class IV, graduated as Class One
  • Current Board of Directors – Hospital Foundation
  • Received Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award
  • Ten-time recipient of the New York Times Chairman’s Award

Jess McDonald, Managing Editor
jessica@centralfloridamediagroup.com

  • BA Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida
  • Copy editor with The Ledger for 15 years, followed by three years as a marketing copywriter and editor at a Fortune 500 healthcare company
  • Joined CFHN in 2019 as Client Content Editor and quickly assumed the role of managing editor
  • Plans and manages content for all CFHN publications and content marketing campaigns
  • Passion for wordsmithing and working with writers to create targeted and tailored content

Tyler DiGiovine, Digital Director
tyler@centralfloridamediagroup.com

  • Attended Southeastern University while actively pursuing a career in marketing and digital design
  • AMVETS outstanding leadership reward recipient
  • 2017/2018 Boy’s State Delegate
  • Collective 4 years of Marketing and 2 years of website and content development experience
  • Joined CFHN in April of 2022 as a website developer
  • Manages and maintains website stability, as well development of new site content for a variety of clients

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