Area Health News Press Releases

Bond Clinic Named Philanthropic Organization of the Year

Winter Haven, Fla. — The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance has officially recognized Bond Clinic, P.A. as the 2024 Philanthropic Organization of the Year. The organization honored its significant contributions to the art community during the Hall of Fame Gala on October 29, 2024. This award highlights Bond Clinic’s longstanding impact and commitment to improving […]

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Lakeland Regional Health Earns Most Wired Status for 10th Time

Lakeland Regional Health is one of 2024’s Digital Health Most Wired hospitals and health systems, as announced by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). This is the tenth time that Lakeland Regional Health has earned the Most Wired recognition. Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center achieved Level 8 Acute recognition and Lakeland Regional Health ambulatory locations received Level 8 Ambulatory recognition. “Our organization is devoted

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MLB and NFL Legends Tee Off in Sebring to Raise Funds for New AdventHealth Wellness Trail

SEBRING, Fla. — More than 20 retired MLB and NFL players hit the golf course with community leaders and business partners to raise money for the AdventHealth Sebring Foundation at the Sun N Lake Golf Club on Friday. The money raised during the Fourth Annual AdventHealth Sebring Foundation ‘Thomas “Flash” Gordon’ Celebrity Golf Tournament will

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Nurse Practitioner Accepting Cosmetic Appointments From the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic

Lakeland, FL — The Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to their team of expert cosmetic service providers. D.J. Nelson, APRN has rejoined Watson Clinic under the direct supervision of board-certified Otolaryngology (ENT) and Facial Plastic Surgery specialist Pranay Patel, MD. Ms. Nelson accepts appointments exclusively from the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic located at

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Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors Lakeland Regional Health’s Dr. Daniel Haight as One of 128 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists

LAKELAND, Fla. — Daniel Haight of Lakeland Regional Health has been named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors in the field of infectious diseases. It recognizes distinguished physicians and scientists from the United States and worldwide who have achieved professional excellence and provided significant

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Watson Clinic Announces November 2024 PEER Award Winner

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 was recognized for this

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Polk County Breast Cancer Survivor Credits 3D Mammogram for Saving Her Life

DAVENPORT, Fla. — Amy Prill of Davenport said she believes if it were not for a routine mammogram, she might not be alive today to share her story of surviving breast cancer. Now, she’s working to impress upon others how important early detection and getting an annual check-up is.  “It was very scary to hear

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Watson Clinic Urgent Care South Welcomes New Medical Provider

LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to its team of expert medical providers. Brittany L. Greve, APRN is a registered nurse practitioner who works alongside Urgent Care physician Jarett A. Gregory, DO from the Watson Clinic Urgent Care South facility at 1033 North Parkway Frontage Road in Lakeland. Ms. Greve received her

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BayCare Partners With HHS to Increase Emergency Care After Hurricanes

BayCare Health System has partnered with the federal government to establish the first Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) in the state after two recent hurricanes. The DMAT will increase West Central Florida’s access to emergency care after the region was devastated by massive storms.  On Friday, a DMAT tent village sprung up in a parking

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