by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the weather is starting to cool off a bit in Central Florida, it’s the perfect time for the annual Central Florida Health Care Golf tournament. This special event is a chance to raise much-needed funds to provide mammograms […]
Autism Doesn’t Always Look the Same Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is one of the most talked about conditions, especially when children and young adults are concerned. It is a broad range of conditions that can present in a number of ways. Take our quiz and broaden your knowledge of autism. 1. What percentage
UCF Researchers Use Liquid Biopsies to Detect Cancer Earlier by GERARD JOHNSON The University of Central Florida’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences Cancer Research Division, led by Dr. Annette Khaled, is on the cutting edge of cancer research. Its most recent publication in the peer journal Plos One delved into the cancer detection technology of
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You’ve probably noticed the familiar, annual inundation of pink just about everywhere lately as we start Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From pink T-shirts and hats to pink pizza boxes and law enforcement badges, everything is awash in the color of awareness! As healthcare providers, we’re always thrilled to see so much awareness and support. Aside
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A Message From Mom In our annual Breast Cancer Awareness edition, we let the heroes do the talking. We pass the bullhorn to the women who, despite facing the scariest of encounters in their lives, press on and spread an important message. Loud and clear, their message rings out, lighting the darkness and spreading awareness.
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If it seems like the landscape of health care is constantly evolving, you’re right! Physicians, educators, trainers, and planners are hard at work year after year improving processes, creating opportunities for advancement, and preparing future healthcare providers to meet the population’s changing needs. That’s why the Polk County Medical Association enjoys this particular edition of
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Sometimes the smallest, seemingly most mundane details of a story are what stick with you. That was the case when I read this edition’s feature on protecting young athletes from the heat. It wasn’t so much the story as it was a passing mention of something I feel needs to be emphasized. The article describes
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by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Every 11 minutes, someone in the United States dies by their own hand. Scary, isn’t it? Suicide is within the top 10 leading causes of death for every demographic between the ages of 10 to 64. Even scarier is the fact that an estimated 12.2 million
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Grills Are for More Than Just Meat by CAROL CORLEY With Labor Day just ahead, some of us will be planning a party, and the grill will be center stage. That usually means thick steak, ribs, or pork chops. But don’t forget that vegetables can be the star attraction, too! Even fruit and special desserts
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key! Central Florida Health Care is working hard to get the word out and make mammograms easy and accessible. They recently partnered with AdventHealth in Frostproof to provide dozens of mammograms for patients on the amazing 3D Mobile Mammography Bus. _______________________________________________________________ AdventHealth DeLand opened a skilled
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