Area Health News Press Releases

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expert registered nurse practitioners. Registered nurse practitioner Adilene Alvarado, APRN works alongside board-certified Family Medicine specialist Brett Widick, MD from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A in south Lakeland. Alvarado received her Bachelor and Master of Science […]

provided by CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE BARTOW, FLA. – On Wednesday, July 24, Central Florida Health Care (CFHC) held the ribbon-cutting for its new health center in the heart of Bartow. The facility, located at 1190 E. Church St. in the downtown area, officially opened its doors July 1. Central Florida Health Care, a Federally

provided by POLK STATE COLLEGE Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 17 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year begins, including up to 500 backpacks and 1,500 books. Polk State College’s Ready to SoarBackpack,

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA. – Watson Clinic licensed physical therapist Christian Bores, PT, DPT, OCS recently achieved his board-certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. This certification was earned following a rigorous testing process and reflects Mr. Bores’ expertise in managing the orthopaedic components of physical therapy. Mr. Bores received his

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA. — Watson Clinic Highlands board-certified Family Medicine specialist Rony J. Alvarado, MD is pleased to offer the seca® Body Composition Analyzer to his patients. This revolutionary medical scale effortlessly measures a series of important health metrics, including height, weight, BMI, fat mass, muscle mass, and water retention. “You stand on this

LAKELAND, FLA. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expert registered nurse practitioners. Melissa L. Welch, APRN treats patients of board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Stephen G. Swengros, MD from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A in south Lakeland. Welch received her Bachelor of Science in

provided by ADVENTHEALTH WINTER PARK, FLA — AdventHealth Winter Park launched a new comprehensive fibroid program, the first of its kind in Central Florida. The program, which provides sophisticated and collaborative care from a team of board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeons, interventional radiologists and hematologists, is now available for Central Florida residents.   “Our approach is integrated and

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA. —The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine program are among a number of local organizations that have been included in a Proclamation by the City of Lakeland declaring Saturday, July 27, as Arts and Health Day. The proclamation underscores the program’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the significant role that

provided by BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP WINTER HAVEN, FLA. — BayCare’s Winter Haven Hospital (WHH) and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital (WHWH) recently honored 39 exceptional nurses as part of their Nurses’ Week celebration. These Nurses of the Year were selected by their peers and represent patient care units & services across the two hospitals. The Professional Practice Council,