by DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN June is Men’s Health Month. Men’s health is as varied as men are as a demographic and can encompass a wide assortment of topics from chronic health conditions to fitness. The Department of Health in Polk County would like to inform Polk residents on screenings and check-ups that men should get […]
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by GISELLE SANKAR, O.D. Picture looking through a clear glass window that has slowly started to bend or warp. That once clear view has now become blurry and extremely distorted. In simple terms, this describes what individuals diagnosed with keratoconus experience. Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes thinning of the cornea. The cornea
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Polk County recently held its State of the County 2025 forum at the Polk State College Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven. While topics ranged from health care and schools to transportation, infrastructure, and more, the insights gleaned about health care were what resonated most with us here at Central Florida Health News. At
by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Brain fog, muscle soreness, weight gain, low motivation, and low self-esteem aren’t just issues that affect women. Many men also experience these symptoms—often due to hormonal imbalances that go undiagnosed or untreated. When hormone levels are off, the mind and body both take a hit. That imbalance can quietly create
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Make Room on Your Plate for These Prostate-Friendly Foods by RYAN MILECZAK The prostate is one of the smallest organs in the human body, about the size and shape of a walnut. But this tiny organ can have major implications for your health, especially after the age of 45. While prostate issues can occur at
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Plan Will Be Beneficial for Students Interested in Beginning Their Education at Warner Before Transferring to AHU by REBEKAH PIERCE For many students at Warner University, the dream of a career in healthcare just became a lot more attainable thanks to an exciting new partnership with AdventHealth University. As a small, private Christian university in
For more than a decade, the state of Florida has been in the throes of a healthcare worker shortage. Thankfully, the deficit is starting to improve. According to the Florida Hospital Association, the reported overall nursing vacancy rate for 2024 was 7.8 %, a drastic drop from the 62% reported in 2022. The association attributes
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by SHAYLYNN MARKS When Jaronda Terrell walked across the stage as the first-ever graduate of Webber International University’s nursing program, she wasn’t just celebrating a personal milestone, she was making history. A first-generation college student, Terrell endured long nights of studying and demanding clinical rotations. Through it all, she persevered with her heart for her mother
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by DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN If you’ve ever visited a doctor’s office or received care for your health at a clinic, hospital or even at school, chances are that you’ve interacted with a nurse in some capacity. In many ways, nurses are a cornerstone of our healthcare system. They’re often the first point of contact for
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Cash In on the Health Benefits of Freshly Picked Florida Blueberries In case you haven’t heard, we’re in the heart of Florida blueberry season. From March to May, a bountiful harvest of these tasty little berries grown right here in Florida is available in grocery stores, farmers markets, and u-picks across the area. And that
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