by TERESA SCHIFFER Summertime is no time to slow down for Central Florida’s healthcare providers! While everyone else is out of school and taking time off of work to enjoy a vacation, it’s as busy as ever in the area’s clinics and hospitals. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at what they’ve been up to. […]
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Skin care is an important topic, especially in the summer months here in Florida. We included a lot of great information in the preceding pages of this month’s Central Florida Health News, so hopefully you’ve found the articles helpful. While sunburns and heat-related illnesses are top of mind for most people this time of year,
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by DR. JOY JACKSON Summer has arrived, bringing school breaks, hot weather, and the sun’s rays beating down on us. UV rays from the sun cause skin damage and it can lead to skin cancer. The Department of Health in Polk County would like to encourage you to practice sun-safe behaviors for yourself and for
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Easy Leafy Greens Fit for Stifling Summers by CAROL CORLEY In the heat of a Central Florida summer, sometimes the thought of cooking or eating a hot meal is not appealing. Fortunately, there are lots of options for a cool, refreshing dinner. All it takes is a protein, some healthy fruits and vegetables, and a
Peer Support Coalition of Florida Launches Mental Health Training Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Healthcare workers face difficult mental health challenges in their day-to-day lives. Long working hours, irregular schedules, stressful environments, and exposure to suffering can take a toll on their mental health. The Peer Support Coalition of Florida, an Orlando area nonprofit, is acknowledging
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Know the Risks and Signs Associated With Melanoma by RYAN MILEJCZAK Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more Americans receiving a skin cancer diagnosis each year than all other cancer diagnoses combined. Melanoma is the least common form of skin cancer, but it’s also the deadliest. In fact, it causes more
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by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to get out and have some fun! It’s important to keep in mind that soaring temperatures here in Florida can lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses. Thankfully, if you know the symptoms to watch for, you can keep yourself and
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Test Your Knowledge to Get to the Root of Your Hair Loss They say your hair is the crown you never take off, but what if that crown has been tarnished by hair loss? There are many reasons why your hair may be thinning, and you need to figure out those reasons before turning to
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC “Do not despise small beginnings,” said the older woman in the room. She looked with a smile and just nodded her head toward me. I immediately felt agitation rise, and my face grew hot. Yes, I became defensive quickly. I wasn’t sure if I was frustrated with her or myself
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Behavioral Health Navigators Steer Polk Residents to the Right Resources by TERESA SCHIFFER The first step toward overcoming a mental health or behavioral problem is acknowledging the problem and seeking treatment. Unfortunately, finding the right resources that can provide that help can be challenging. Peace River Center has introduced a new program providing guidance for
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