Dr. Damon Welch, an Ophthalmologist with Eye Specialists of Mid Florida and a Polk County Medical Association member, believes strongly in being a role model for others. Working alongside his father, Dr. Daniel Welch, who is also a PCMA member, he learned firsthand the tremendous impact a role model can have on one’s life.
How Dr. Damon Welch saw the light of his calling Read More »
If you haven’t considered your HIPAA requirements for Heartbleed yet, you should probably get started sooner rather than later. If you don’t run a site that needed a patch you almost certainly use one or more on a regular basis. This is a perfect time to create nice, clean issue resolution documentation to show that
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The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) has given Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) its Innovation of the Year in Patient Care Award. The award was bestowed in recognition of LRMC’s Emergency Department, which has reduced wait times, enhanced safety, and improved patient experiences. “We are very pleased to receive this distinction from our peers at the
On the path to increased efficiency, new hires, accolades, and more Read More »
The last time I was at the Emergency Room was for my four-year-old daughter. Since April of this year, she has been suffering from chronic hives. At first glance, these hives could be mistaken for an allergic reaction— or worse, some kind of viral infection. During the course of her treatment, I’ve had multiple parents
Editor’s Dose: One trip to the ER that made me think Read More »
By the time this letter reaches you voting day has come and gone, and hopefully you were able to set aside some time to make it out to the polls on November 4. Between the highly debated topic of medical marijuana, the continued legislative issues brought about by the Affordable Care Act, the potential threat
PCMA Letter: Forewarned is forearmed Read More »
As you know, the next enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begins on November 15. According to the Miami Herald, new Florida sign-ups are anticipated to be in excess of 200,000. This projection was calculated by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, and the Miami Herald reports that would bring
Anticipated new sign ups during the next ACA open enrollment period Read More »
Here are some of the key aspects to watch in in the coming year:
Five of the top concerns for the medical industry in 2015 Read More »
Citizen CPR event and health fair provides training that can help save a life CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a critical life saving skill that is simple enough for us all to learn. At some point our lives, a friend or loved one may need immediate medical attention because their heart stopped, and we may
When knowledge is more than power Read More »
In the olden days, when our parents’ parents were new parents, “Putting food by” was a big job.
Healthy Cook: An ounce of canning is worth a pound of preparedness Read More »
In this edition of Central Florida Health News magazine, we wanted to put the spotlight on the people who care for medical emergencies. In the five stories you’re about to read, you’ll get a sense of what it’s like to work in an ER department, and the kind of skills that are needed to do
Publisher’s Note: Accidents, Emergencies, and Illnesses Happen Every Day Read More »
