Florida Southern College Adds Nursing Master’s Program in Mental Health by REBEKAH PIERCE Florida Southern College is flipping the script and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. With mental health problems becoming more prevalent (a report in JAMA Health Forum noted that 38% more people are receiving mental health treatment now than in 2020), it’s […]
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Area Facilities Using Strategic Recruitment and Retention Tactics to Head Off Shortages by REBEKAH PIERCE In a world where many workers are deemed “essential,” healthcare workers stand out as pillars of our communities — perhaps the most essential of all. Yet, despite soaring demand, the healthcare industry faces a significant and growing shortage of professionals.
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by RYAN MILEJCZAK sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Today Central Florida Health Care is known for its outreach and prominence in the community, but that’s because it has consciously worked to build a top-tier image and recruit top talent. CFHC Chief Human Resources Officer Phil Kenney says the company has come a long way,
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Maintaining workplace boundaries during the holiday season is possible, but it requires a little planning and a proactive mindset. While we enjoy all the positive vibes it brings, we can get washed away by overcommitting and undervaluing our time and relationships. Don’t get me wrong — the holidays are a
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by Ryan Peardon, O.D. Contact lenses, when used properly, are a safe and effective method to provide good vision for those who require vision correction. However, poor compliance can wreak havoc on your eyes and vision. Here are some tips to protect your eyes and maximize your vision with contact lenses: All contact lenses are
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The holiday season approaches, but so does the gift that will not stop giving — flu season. While the influenza virus can circulate at any time of the year, flu season peaks from December to February. The flu is a serious illness that can lead to pneumonia, bacterial infections, hospitalization, or worse. Take our quiz
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Is it really the holidays already? It seems like just yesterday when we were mapping out our plans for 2024! This time of year is always a frenzy of gifts, gatherings, and excitement, so there’s a higher chance of missing some important details. Here at Central Florida Health News, we don’t want you to miss
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Healthcare personnel shortages have been a hot topic, especially during the pandemic and in the years that have followed. A recent Mercer report projected a shortage of roughly 100,000 critical health care workers in the next four years. The same report cited alarming statistics regarding projected nursing assistant shortfalls. Medical staffing shortages have been especially
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Most of us have been playing catch-up since Hurricane Milton blew through, but there are some key dates coming up because it’s that time of year again. I’m not talking about Thanksgiving or Christmas, though those are coming, too. I’m talking about the open enrollment period for health care insurance. The Florida Health Care Exchange,
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