Area Health News Press Releases
HCA Florida Healthcare Welcomes Nearly 100 New Doctors in Greater Orlando Area
Residents and fellows are training in high-demand specialties at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital and...
New Chief Operating Officer Named for AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — AdventHealth Altamonte Springs has named Katrina Vargas Mesa as its new...
HCA Issues Important Back-to-School Reminder: Sports Physicals Are Key to Student Health and Safety
ORLANDO, Fla. – As students across Florida begin the new school year, doctors are reminding families...
BayCare Nurse Practitioner Explains How Parents Can Support Teen Mental Health
As teenagers navigate the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, experts say one of the most powerful...
AdventHealth Lake Wales Team Members Donate School Supplies to Local Elementary School
LAKE WALES, Fla. (Saturday, August 9, 2025) — AdventHealth Lake Wales employees are helping students...
AdventHealth for Children gifts $1 million to Orlando Science Center to Bring STEM Experiences to Local Youth
ORLANDO, Fla. –AdventHealth for Children has gifted $1 million to Orlando Science Center, supporting the organization’s...
Watson Clinic Foundation Donates $20,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida
The Watson Clinic Foundation (WCF) recently presented a check in the amount of $20,000 to the...
From Runny Noses to Resilience: 5 BayCare Pediatrician-Approved Tips for Surviving Your Child’s First Year of Daycare
Starting daycare is a big milestone—for your child and for you. Whether you’re excited, nervous...
Winter Haven Hospital Residency Program Delivers on Retainment Goals
When the Winter Haven Hospital/Florida State University Family Medicine Residency Program launched in 2020, its...
AdventHealth Lake Wales First in Polk County to Offer Groundbreaking Gastric Pacemaker Surgery
The innovative medical treatment will help patients who suffer from gastroparesis, common in people with...
AdventHealth Heart of Florida Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
DAVENPORT, Fla. (Friday, August 01, 2025) — AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has been...
BayCare Receives Pharmacy Compounding Excellence Award From Premier Inc.
BayCare, West Central Florida’s leading not-for-profit academic health care system, has received the 2025 Pharmacy...
Watson Clinic Welcomes Additional Urgent Care Specialist and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Physician Assistant
LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest additions to their team of...
U.S. News & World Report Names AdventHealth Orlando Top Hospital in Florida, Among Nation’s Top 20
The hospital was also recognized as a national leader in 11 clinical specialties, and as...
Watson Clinic Provider Moves From Pulmonology to Family Medicine
LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic registered nurse practitioner Monica Williams, APRN, FNP is pleased to work alongside board-certified...
Tampa Attorney Develops App to Support Families During Medical Emergencies
Med Legal Safe App Provides Instant Access To Health Information In Times of Crisis TAMPA...
Beat the Heat: BayCare Explains Signs of Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion You Can’t Ignore
Summer’s soaring temperatures bring more than just beach days and barbecues—they also increase the risk...
BayCare’s Morton Plant Hospital Offers NICU Couplet Care
When Allison Possick went into labor, she didn’t think she would need any extraordinary care...
‘Fueled for the Future’ Rally Promotes Health and Well-being for Young People in Hardee County
WAUCHULA, Fla. (Monday, July 21, 2025) — AdventHealth teamed up with two retired professional sports stars to...
Watson Clinic Family Medicine Medical Providers Announce Name Changes
LAKELAND, Fla. – Two medical providers in Watson Clinic’s Family Medicine department recently underwent name changes...