Area Health News Press Releases

AdventHealth Apopka Debuts $26.3 Million Expansion 

APOPKA, Fla., April 29, 2024 – AdventHealth Apopka is opening a new patient floor to better serve the growing population in Orange County. The $26.3 million investment increases the hospital’s licensed bed count to 158.   This new floor, located on the fifth floor of the hospital, will address the increasing demand for complex care within […]

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LRH, Watson Clinic Transition Operations of Surgical Center

Lakeland, FL – Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center (LSDC) has distinguished itself as one of the largest free-standing Ambulatory Surgical Centers in the state since its opening in April of 1996. The center’s two Lakeland locations have long been operated as a partnership between Lakeland Regional Health (LRH), Watson Clinic and Jay Mulaney, MD.  Effective Monday, April

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Project SEARCH Program Graduates 8th Class of Job-Ready Students With Disabilities

provided by LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH Lakeland, FL – This year’s Project SEARCH class will be graduating at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Mulaney Family Auditorium, part of Lakeland Regional Health located at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805.  Over the past year, the class of students from Polk County Public Schools

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Watson Clinic Welcomes 2 Additional Medical Providers

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome two new additions to their team of expert medical providers. Registered nurse practitioner Katherine Puisis, APRN works alongside board-certified Pediatrics specialists Holly Cunneen, DO, Varsha Ghayal, MD and Sheena H. Tonkin, MD, from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A in south Lakeland. Ms. Puisis received her

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Watson Clinic Debuts Podcast: ‘Watson Clinic Health Talk’

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic recently premiered Watson Clinic Health Talk, a new podcast that offers insightful conversations with the Clinic’s team of physicians and providers on a variety of healthcare topics, including common conditions, disease prevention, the latest treatments, and chronic care management techniques. The first episode, titled Lose Weight the Healthy Way,

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Respected Heart Surgeon Joins AdventHealth

provided by ADVENTHEALTH TAVARES, Fla., April 17, 2024 – Distinguished cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. R. Duane Cook has joined AdventHealth Medical Group and will perform procedures at AdventHealth Waterman. With a career spanning more than two decades in North Lake and South Sumter counties, Cook played a pivotal role in establishing the area’s first open-heart surgery program in

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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Lakeland Regional Health’s Patient Outcomes for Black Maternal Health Week

provided by LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH Lakeland, FL- Lakeland Regional Health has been recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024. “As part of the Lakeland Regional Health mission, we work to place people at the heart of all we do”, said Lakeland Regional Health Chief

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Bartow Regional Medical Center Offers Innovative Treatment for Prostate Issues

provided by BayCare Medical Group Bartow, Fla. – Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate, is a fairly common issue for men over the age of 50. Bartow Regional Medical Center is now providing Aquablation®, an innovative treatment for the condition.  BPH can cause trouble when urinating, urinary tract infections and sexual function issues. The

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Watson Clinic ENT & Optometry Departments Offer Saturday Appointments

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic’s Otolaryngology (ENT) and Optometry departments are pleased to offer appointment availability on select Saturdays for both new and established patients. This service provides enhanced convenience and flexibility for patients who have yet to establish their own specialist from either department or are too busy to attend an

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Watson Clinic Announces April 2024 PEER Award Winner

provided by WATSON CLINIC Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award. The PEER Award is given to a team member who best exemplifies the patient-focused customer service standards that Watson Clinic strives to excel at every day. The following team member

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