As the year comes to a close, it’s hard not to feel retrospective. This December — can you believe it’s already here? — Central Florida Health News looks back on another successful year of sharing the stories of our community and championing the efforts of our healthcare partners across the region. Among the many features […]
A Farewell to 2025 Read More »
by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D. I want to talk to you about something that affects millions of people: dry eye disease. If you’ve ever felt like your eyes are dry, itchy, burning, or watery, you might be dealing with this very common condition. Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or when the tears
A Simple Guide to Understanding Dry Eye Disease and Inflammation Read More »
More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10% to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation. More than 80% of amputations begin with
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We’ve all heard it: Central Florida’s population is booming, and with that growth comes an urgent need for more physicians and healthcare providers. Earlier this year during the State of the County 2025 forum, the Florida Department of Health-Polk County released the latest findings from its intensive Community Health Assessment. For those outside the healthcare
Tuition Assistance, Polk State Partnership Pave Way for Cardiac Nurse by REBEKAH PIERCE Rebekah Kleiner knows all too well that the road to a rewarding career often isn’t a linear one. It’s a path with plenty of detours and bumps in the road, but with the help of an innovative program spearheaded by BayCare and
BayCare’s Career Pathways Open Doors to New Careers Read More »
by JENNIFER GOODSON, LMHC, MA Christmas has always held a special place in my heart, not because of the gifts or the glitter, but because of the memories stitched into every branch, every ornament, and every moment of those precious early years. My childhood was filled with wonder, color, and more Christmas trees than most
The Thirteen-Tree Christmas: A Legacy of Light, Love, and Letting Go Read More »
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Expertise and experience may be cornerstones of a health care organization’s success, but the people are the true heart of it all. Recruiting and retaining those people is something Central Florida Health Care has excelled in time and again. In fact, CareerSource Polk recently named it
Health Care With a Heart: Inside CFHC’s People-First Culture Read More »
by DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN Aaron Kissler, MPH, health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk), has dedicated over 26 years to public health service. With a career spanning local, regional, and state leadership, Aaron Kissler brings his passions for data analysis, epidemiology, and fostering community engagement. The workforce challenges faced by
DOH-Polk Health Officer Shares Philosophy on Building a Strong Workforce Read More »
The holidays are a joyous time to gather with friends and family, but when it comes to germs, sharing isn’t caring. It’s easy to let your guard down when you’re in full celebration mode, but just like the unspoken rule of “no talk of politics,” there are a few common-sense-but-not-so-commonly-practiced habits to keep yourself and
Spread Cheer, Not Germs Read More »
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