Breast Cancer Survivor’s Experience Underscores Importance of Self-Advocacy by REBEKAH PIERCE When a whisper becomes a roar, it’s something you just can’t ignore. Even if you’re getting ready to leave on a family vacation. Even if it doesn’t seem to make any sense. That’s exactly what happened to Winter Haven resident Kanyetta Wilson, who, in […]
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Inside the Rapid Growth of the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida by SHAYLYNN MARKS photo provided by ASHLEY LLOYD The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida has come a long way since it first formed in 2017. Once run out of a spare room at Executive Director Ashley Lloyd’s home, the nonprofit is now
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By DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. It accounts for about 30% of all new female cancers each year. In the United States, about one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Anyone can get breast cancer regardless of their age, race,
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by William Corkins, O.D. When I examine a patient who is 40-something years old and the need for bifocal or reading glasses arise, the question of bifocal or multifocal contact lenses also enters the conversation. The first thing I tell patients is that we can try a multifocal/bifocal/monovision lens, but your vision will not be
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When it comes to health care, I suspect I’m not so different from anyone else. Reputation, availability, in-network status, experience, and credentials have been guiding factors when choosing a provider or facility. In September, however, my perspective widened. Two close family members were hospitalized for unrelated reasons, and I found myself immersed in an unexpected
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by RYAN MILEJCZAK When lunchtime rolls around, it can be tempting to just grab some fast food or heat up a frozen dinner in the microwave. But the reality is that a healthy lunch will leave you feeling much better than the alternatives, giving you the energy you need to get through the day. But
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Florida Poly and Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine Partner for Innovative 6-Year Medical Degree Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK In Polk County, and in much of both Florida and the country at large, we’re facing a massive shortage of doctors. And as our state’s population continues to boom, the issue is only getting more pressing. There
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Polk State College OTA Students Bring Life-Changing Skills to The Mission of Winter Haven by SHAYLYNN MARKS photos provided by POLK STATE COLLEGE In a partnership that is the first of its kind in the United States, Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program has fully integrated into the operations of The Mission of
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This edition is a powerful reminder of partnerships that are thriving across Central Florida, all united by a common goal: infusing the healthcare system with top-tier providers at a time when demand far surpasses supply. The best part is that the ones highlighted in this edition’s features are just the tip of the iceberg! Skeptical?
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Peripheral arterial disease is the most common form of peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular disease is a condition characterized by narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart and joint typically affecting the arteries that supply blood to the lungs.You may be familiar with the terms of heart attack and angina, which are related to a
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