Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic will host an upcoming fundraising event in support of the March of Dimes and their annual March for Babies campaign. On Friday, April 21 from 10 am – 2 pm, the parking lot of Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland will be transformed into a fairground featuring food, […]
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Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their department of Urology. Registered nurse practitioner Marty J. Pickard, APRN assists patients of board-certified Urology specialist Mark Swierzewski, MD from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Ms. Pickard received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Florida
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If you’ve been following the news at any point in the past 10 years or so, you know that Florida is facing a grim reality when it comes to health care. According to a Florida Hospital Association report, the state is looking at a shortage of nearly 60,000 nurses by the year 2035. Needless to
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC It is closet cleaning week for me. I know, I know, ugh! I am one of those procrastinators when it comes to opening that door of the small dark hole at the end of the hallway; I do not greet it with a smile or exuberant motivation. The happy dance is not happening.
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by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Stress affects everyone on a daily basis. Some types of stress motivate people to do what needs to be done every day. Then there are times when stress causes us discomfort, unhappiness, and even chronic health conditions. We talked with Julie Decanio, LCSW, who is a
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Determining What’s Normal and When It’s Time to Seek Help by TERESA SCHIFFER Forgetting a name or where you put something is a fairly normal, if annoying, part of life. As you age, these memory slips can occur more often. After all, changes happen throughout the body, including the brain. However, occasional forgetfulness isn’t the
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Doctors Weigh In on the Importance of Exercise for Older Adults by TERESA SCHIFFER Physical activity is recommended for every age group, and as we age it becomes even more important to keep our bodies moving. There are many benefits associated with exercising on a regular basis, including better diabetes control, increased flexibility and stamina,
By: Daniel Smith, O.D. Many eye disorders can be treated effectively with eye drops and products found over the counter at the local pharmacy and grocery stores. But with so many options on the shelves, finding the right product for your needs can be overwhelming and confusing. Your eye doctor can provide you with specific
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by Dr. JOY JACKSON, MD, Director of DOH-Polk A peril of aging is the increased risk of falls. Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury and injury-related death among seniors ages 65 and older. The statistics are equally dire in Polk County: Falls are the leading cause of unintentional fatal injury among seniors ages
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Spring is a time of new beginnings, and that’s exactly what we’re doing here at Central Florida Health News. Even when the grass is green and the sun is shining, change is still inevitable. For years, this publication and its readers were blessed to read the advice and perspective of Winter Haven licensed mental health
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