If there’s one thing that has become increasingly clear in the past year, it’s the explosive growth across Central Florida and especially here in Polk County. Regular readers of Central Florida Health News have likely seen my previous columns on this topic, as well as the Editor’s Dose in the May edition that discussed the […]
Foundation Helps Central Florida Diabetics Find Community by REBEKAH PIERCE Although diabetes is a diagnosis shared by more than 38.4 million Americans, it’s a disease that makes many people feel alone. The Type Zero Foundation is on a mission to change that. Founded by Christina Martin in 2016, the nonprofit organization serves communities in Central
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There are few things as good as a breath of fresh air, but for the more than 16 million adults in the U.S. with COPD, a simple breath is not an easy thing. COPD—or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—is a lung condition where damage to the lungs limits their capacity to conduct airflow in and out.
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Finding a doctor these days can be tricky. Between your insurance’s list of in-network physicians and the lists of providers in Central Florida, you’re exhausted and frustrated before you even decide on a specialist and go to your first appointment! That’s why we curate and publish the annual Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Providers
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Don’t be misled by the sea of pink ribbons and cheerful awareness slogans: Breast cancer is a serious and relentless adversary. Its impact is both deeply personal and widespread, affecting patients, families, and communities. It is predicted there will be a total of 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in U.S. women in
Mammograms are one of the most powerful tools for catching breast cancer early, but they can sometimes leave women with questions. This is especially true when the report mentions “dense breasts.” Breast density isn’t about size or firmness, it’s about the makeup of your breast tissue, and it can affect both your risk for breast
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC So many times, we view life’s storms as something to fear and run from. Disappointment, heartache, and failure often turn into self-judgments that stall our progress. But what if we chose instead to see these moments as catapults for growth? Rather than letting them rob us of peace, we could
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by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Central Florida Health Care has announced it will be providing in-house mammograms at their Lake Wales and Davenport health centers. With October widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this new development is perfectly timed to give patients access to critical breast cancer screening tools. “Mammograms are
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Plant City Breast Cancer Survivor Turns Harrowing Journey Into Book to Help Others by SHAYLYNN MARKS photos provided by KATIE RADER Katie Rader’s world shifted in an instant. In 2022, just a week after her teenage daughter survived a devastating car accident with a semi-truck, Rader went in for her very first mammogram. When her
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Symptoms Pelvic congestion syndrome is a clinical condition that has largely been unrecognized so far. This is most common in women of childbearing age. Pregnancy-associated hormones result in the pelvic veins becoming larger, which leads to the worsening of symptoms. Typically, large, dilated, superficial veins are seen in the pelvic, vulvar and buttock areas. There
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