“Do unto your patients as you would do unto your family,” advises Dr. Kevin Dorsett; it is a guiding principle in his career as an ophthalmologist. It’s no surprise Dr. Dorsett’s doctrine is based on The Golden Rule, a tenet that transcends cultures and history, because it is the love of the Word of God […]
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Kevin Dorsett on carrying out the mission to ‘Do unto Others’ Read More »
FDA update on labeling rules for long-acting opioid analgesics In April of this year, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved new safety-related changes for the class-wide labeling of extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA) opioid analgesics used for pain treatment. In the fall of 2013, they also added new post-market study requirements for this
Sights set on striking a balance between the benefits and risks Read More »
Work has begun on a $1.3 million facelift at Lake Wales Medical Center (LWMC). The project at 410 S. 11th Street, at the corner of State Road 60 and 11th Street, includes repainting, weatherproofing, new landscaping, repaving visitor and parking areas, new lighting in parking areas, and signage.
Have you gotten your clinicians buy-in for documentation? Now that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed the go-live date for ICD-10— October 1, 2015— providers must focus on making their ICD-10 readiness a top priority. The growing and dominant interest continues to be Clinical Documentation.
The clock is ticking: One year to go for ICD-10 Read More »
Supporting community medical care efforts at the upcoming Casino Night Fundraiser When treating the ill of your community, you want a sure thing, not a roll of the dice. Providing medical options for the most needful of Polk County is the focus of the upcoming FourthAnnual Casino Night, hosted by the Polk County Medical Foundation
Rolling the dice to help ensure better healthcare for all Read More »
One of the many benefits of living in Florida is the beautiful weather nearly year round. It is common for Florida residents to go to the beach, swim in the pool, and participate in recreational water activities well into the fall and even some winter months. Swimming is a great way to get exercise and
Medical Advice: The four layers of drowning prevention Read More »
You may not be aware of it, but our region has a big problem. Here’s a look at some of the facts:
Publisher’s Note: Together – We can be a part of the solution Read More »
The staggering facts on food insecurity among our fellow neighbors September and Hunger Awareness Month is especially important in Polk County, where food scarcity plagues nearly 17.9 percent of the population.
Bringing hunger awareness to the table Read More »
There are two things that— when found lacking or without— can put tremendous strain on the health of a family. Those two things— food insecurity and health insurance— are topics that we address in this edition of Central Florida Health News magazine.
PCMA Letter: Helping families in need Read More »
Eating is soothing. It satisfies a primal urge. When life is getting to be too much and stress sets in, food can be your friend. The more stress, the more you eat, at least some people do. Others don’t eat when they’re stressed. They are the lucky ones.
Healthy Cook: When stress is holding your eating habits hostage Read More »
