Area Health News Press Releases
USF President Joins Moffitt Cancer Center’s Institute Board of Directors
Moez Limayem, Ph.D., brings more than 35 years of higher education experience. TAMPA, Fla. (Feb...
Your Resting Heart Rate Is Trying to Tell You Something
You probably know your weight and maybe your blood pressure. And thanks to smartwatches, you...
Popular ‘Let’s Walk Florida’ Returns March 5
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS People tend to move more when they have inviting, safe places...
Off-Pump Heart Bypass Surgery Offers Safer Option for Cardiac Patients
Innovative technique available at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital avoids heart–lung machine, reducing complications and recovery...
Free Webinar to Address Healthy Lifestyles to Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the...
28 Senior Living Associates Earn Recognition at Lake Howard Heights in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Three caregivers have each dedicated 25 years to the same senior living...
Rasmussen University Opens New Orlando Campus, Expanding Footprint in Central Florida
New Orlando campus to help meet region’s growing healthcare workforce needs. ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 12...
AdventHealth Celebrates Topping-Out Milestone for Cancer Institute
Winter Garden Facility Will Expand Access to Compassionate, Whole-Person Care WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 — For cancer...
5 Local Nonprofits Receive $50,000 in Grants From UCF Lake Nona Hospital Community Health Fund
LAKE NONA, Fla., – This week, UCF Lake Nona Hospital and UCF Academic Health leaders presented...
Watson Clinic Recruits Four Additional Medical Providers
LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the following new additions to their team...
New ER Strengthens Access to Emergency Care in South Orange County
AdventHealth Sand Lake ER to open to patients later this month. ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 — AdventHealth is...
Watson Clinic’s Dietary Counseling and Medical Nutrition Department to Host Free Seminar in March
LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic Dietary Counseling and Medical Nutritional Therapy department is pleased to...
Watson Clinic Nephrologists Offer Saturday Appointments
LAKELAND, Fla. – Board-certified Nephrology specialists Michael J. Achinger, MD, MPH and Steven G. Achinger, MD, FASN have expanded their...
HCA Florida Healthcare Offers Tips for Setting and Keeping Goals to Improve Heart Health
OVIEDO, Fla. – February is American Heart Month, and Central Florida doctors say the national observance...
Wellness at Work: Tips for Office, Home and Hybrid Success
Workplace wellness is an essential part of maintaining productivity, job satisfaction and overall health. Whether...
BayCare Launches Harm-Reduction Vending Machines to Expand Behavioral Health Access in Pasco County
In partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) and the Alliance...
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Receives 2026 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award
Kissimmee, Fla. – February 10, 2026 – HCA Florida Osceola Hospital announced today that it has...
Watson Clinic Announces February 2026 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as the recipient of their Program...
AdventHealth Kissimmee Earns Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Accreditation
KISSIMMEE, Fla., February 4, 2026 — When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. AdventHealth Kissimmee has...
AdventHealth Sebring Helps Local Families Take Charge of Their Heart Health With Symposium
‘Every Heart Beat Counts’ is an annual event in Highlands County. SEBRING, Fla. (Wednesday, February...