Area Health News Press Releases
Winter Skincare Survival Guide: How to Stay Hydrated and Glowing This Season
‘Tis the season for cozy nights by the fire, steaming cups of cocoa, and festive...
Watson Clinic Surgical Oncologist Performs 2 Groundbreaking Procedures
LAKELAND, Fla. — Dany K. Barrak, MD, a Watson Clinic General Surgery and Surgical Oncology specialist, is...
Are You Struggling With the Holiday Blues?
AdventHealth recently held events called “HOPE – Blue Christmas” at several of its Central Florida...
Operation Giving Back: How Dr. Ryan Day Helps His Hometown by Performing Cutting Edge Surgery at AdventHealth
When Dr. Ryan Day was a kid, he walked on the field at Lake Mary...
AdventHealth Invests $9 Million in Community Projects for Housing, Homelessness, Special Needs Job Training
Investments will fund affordable housing in Bithlo and Seminole County, as well as job training...
Watson Clinic Announces December 2024 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for...
Lakeland Regional Health Recognized as High Performing for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report
LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health was recognized as High Performing for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)...
BayCare Building New Emergency Department in Lakeland
BayCare announced Dec. 5 that it will build a freestanding emergency department in the south...
High School Seniors Impacted by Alzheimer’s Invited to Apply for AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship
NEW YORK — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to...
Watson Clinic Recruits Additional Dermatology Medical Provider
LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of...
Top Physician Tips to Navigate Holiday Eating and Still Feel Good
Holiday dinners and parties are filled with delicious food, and it’s easy to wind up...
Lakeland Regional Health’s Fourth and Newest Urgent Care Location Now Open
LAKELAND, Fla. – As part of the organization’s strategic plan, Lakeland Regional Health continues to expand...
Central Florida Health Care Breaks Ground on Lakeland Health Center
LAKELAND, Fla. – Central Florida Health Care recently celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its future...
BayCare and Gospel, Inc. Transform Lives of Chronically Homeless in Polk County
In the heart of Lakeland stands a beacon of hope and transformation for individuals experiencing...
Watson Clinic Foundation Arts in Medicine Program Announces 2025 Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop Series
LAKELAND, Fla. —The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine program has announced the dates for their...
Polk State College Breaks Ground on Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College marked a historic milestone Nov. 22 with the groundbreaking of its eighth...
AdventHealth Heart of Florida Recognized for Excellence With ACC Heart Failure Accreditation
DAVENPORT, Fla. — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized AdventHealth Heart of Florida...
Watson Clinic Welcomes Additional Family Medicine Provider
Lakeland, Fla. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to their team of...
AdventHealth Wauchula Celebrates 30 Years of Caring for Hardee County With Community Celebration
WAUCHULA, Fla. — More than 200 community members along with local and state leaders joined...
Bartow Regional Medical Center Groundbreaking Signals Beginning of Expansion
Since the current location of Bartow Regional Medical Center opened in 1999, the population of...