On February 27, we held a very informative seminar for our members and local industry professionals. Over dinner at Grasslands Country Club, attendees were able to here from experts on the upcoming ICD-10 conversion. Presenters included Mary Ellen Schmitt, IT/computer coordinator at Polk State College; Judy Monestime, MBA, CDIP, CPC~AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer and vice […]
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Awareness should continue as the 2013-14 season winds down On February 20, 2014, we celebrated the 125th anniversary of public health in Florida. At the end of the 19th century, a yellow fever epidemic swept through North Florida. In response to that threat, Florida’s 15th Governor Francis Fleming, along with the Florida Medical Association worked with
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Lakeland hand surgeon’s invention contributes to lower healthcare costs Improving care and saving money always has been important to physicians, but this concept has taken on new meaning since the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act— commonly referred to as Obamacare. Lakeland orthopedic surgeon and Polk County Medical Association member Dr. Brian
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Winter Haven Hospital (WHH) has once again earned the coveted Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), signifying excellence in nursing. The credential is the highest honor given in the professional nursing practice. “Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,”
On the Pulse: New Locations, Positions, Credentials, and More Read More »
Have you ever wondered what the dentist scrapes off of your teeth when you go in for your annual cleaning? Several studies over the past few years have found some surprising results. In 2010, Cornell University and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden collected samples from the mouth, gut, and arteries of 15 heart disease patients.
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Will your child have a future Filled with healthy smiles? Teeth add to your smile, allow you to enjoy delicious foods, and rip apart that plastic wrap off your new DVD. However, as a parent, you might be wondering whether you’re setting up proper oral hygiene habits for your child, or if the little tike
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You may or may not have heard already that there is an alternative option for discounted health coverage outside of the plans offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Four companies intend to offer 15 to 20 discounted plans, which will include health and dental coverage options. Once the website is launched, residents should be
If you suspected that a member of your household had ingested a potentially poisonous substance, would you know what to do? Did you know you can call the Florida Poison Information Center—sometimes referred to as Poison Control—at 1-800-222-1222 for assistance with any possible poison event? A health care professional is available 24 hours a day,
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Okay, it’s confession time. I used to be one of those people who was afraid to go to the dentist. I know it sounds silly, but just the thought of having someone staring down my mouth was mortifying. I would gladly go through natural childbirth with no medication, speak in front of a crowd of
Editor’s Dose: I’d Rather Be… at the Dentist Read More »
Everyone knows the old expression “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, in the field of medicine, we take special care to look at the big picture of your overall health— not just the symptoms. As physicians who understand that healthy lifestyle choices are key to a long and fruitful life, it’s important to
PCMA Letter: The big picture of your health Read More »
