Area Health News Press Releases
Florida’s New EKG Requirement Adds an Extra Layer of Protection for High School Athletes
Doctors say schedule physicals now to be ready for the school year ORLANDO, Fla. – As...
AdventHealth, United Way Central Florida Distribute Thousands of Pounds of Food, Critical Supplies to People in Lake Placid Area
LAKE PLACID, Fla. (Monday, July 20, 2026) — Families should never have to choose between putting...
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Welcomes Latest Class of Graduate Medical Education Residents
SANFORD, Fla. – HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is helping grow the region’s healthcare workforce as...
Comprehensive cancer care arrives at AdventHealth Winter Garden
The AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Winter Garden expands access to specialized care, advanced treatments and...
Watson Clinic Offering Immediate Job Openings At Surgery Center Locations
LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic has announced immediate job openings at their two outpatient surgical...
Watson Clinic Recruits Otolaryngology Specialist, Breast Surgery Specialist
LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their...
One Blood Nears Goal of Securing 50 Rare Blood Units for Florida Teen
Transplant Expected Soon, but Additional Blood Is Still Needed MIAMI, Fla. — July 15, 2026 –...
Lakeland Regional Health Adds 7 New Providers
LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health has recently welcomed the following new providers to the medical...
Minimally Invasive Procedure at AdventHealth Sebring Offers Hope for Patients With Hard-to-Control High Blood Pressure
SEBRING, Fla. — You may be one of the more than 1.4 billion adults dealing with hypertension...
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Welcomes First Baby
Baby Liam Will Receive a Full Scholarship From Polk State College LAKELAND, Fla. – Just...
Polk State Lakeland Library Receives Grant for Student Sensory Kits
Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in...
Polk State Celebrates 100% Licensure Pass Rates for All Health Sciences and Nursing Programs
Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the...
Watson Clinic General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist Achieves Distinguished Designation
LAKELAND, Fla. – Dany K. Barrak, MD, MPH, a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at Watson...
Watson Clinic Welcomes Three Additional Physician Assistants
LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic recently welcomed the following new additions to their team of...
Watson Clinic Surgery Center South Celebrates Grand Opening
LAKELAND, Fla. – On Monday, July 6, influential members of our local business and medical...
Watson Clinic’s July 2026 PEER Award Winner: Bonnie Fletcher
Every month, Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member as the recipient of our Program...
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Now Receiving Patients
LAKELAND, Fla. (July 8, 2026) — Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital received its first...
BayCare Earns Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
BayCare Health System has earned the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental...
BayCare’s Exercise Oncology Program Helps Cancer Patients Stay Strong Through Treatment
When Frances “Frankie” Drew was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was already facing a difficult...
Blood Donors of African Descent Needed to Save Life of Teen
FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla. – July 1, 2026 — A race against time is underway to...
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