Area Health News Press Releases

Moffitt to Host Latinos y El Cáncer Event

Guests can learn about cancer prevention, research and survivorship topics for the Tampa Bay Latino community WHO: Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. The community is invited to hear from Moffitt experts on topics relevant to Hispanics and Latinos. Attendees, including cancer patients, caregivers, and the public, will

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AdventHealth Daytona Beach Names New Chief Operating Officer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – AdventHealth Daytona Beach has named Robert Jepson as the new chief operating officer (COO). Jepson, currently the COO at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, will assume his new role on March 10. With more than three decades of experience in health care leadership, Jepson has been part of Adventist

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Groundbreaking Research at AdventHealth Is Strengthened by Central Florida’s Inclusive Population

“Make your mess your message.” For JaVonne Williams, 57, this mantra carries a powerful meaning. Diagnosed with Stage III HR positive Her-2 negative breast cancer four years ago, she has faced chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy. Now, thanks to her care team at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, she is embarking on a new journey this

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Avon Park Man Grateful to AdventHealth Sebring Cardiologist and Staff for Saving His Life

SEBRING, Fla. As a former high school and college football star, Tom Bowman has been conscious of how important a person’s health is. After his football career ended, he became a college instructor where he taught about topics including nutrition, health science and sports management. However, one of his greatest challenges came when a heart

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Lakeland Regional Health Offers New, Advanced Lung Care Technology

LAKELAND, Fla.— Lakeland Regional Health is now offering cutting-edge lung care and diagnosis technology with the Intuitive Ion Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy and the Siemens Cios Spin C-Arm with its 3D Cone Beam Integration Feature. Lakeland Regional Health implemented the new robotic technology on Friday, February 14. This two pieces of technology work together to allow

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Watson Clinic Recruits Additional General Surgeon and Pulmonology Provider

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest additions to their team of expert physicians and medical providers. Martha D. Castillo, MD is a General Surgery specialist who accepts appointments from her Watson Clinic Main office at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Dr. Castillo received her medical degree from Ross University School of

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Celebrating a Legacy: The SherryStrong Integrative Wellness Center Opens at AdventHealth Daytona Beach

Nearly $2 million has been raised to create the center, which offers free therapies for cancer patients and their families DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–   AdventHealth Daytona Beach, in partnership with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, officially opened the doors to the SherryStrong Integrative Wellness Center on Feb. 14, offering cancer patients and their families healing beyond traditional

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Moffitt Cancer Center and 1ST Biotherapeutics Announce Strategic Alliance to Transform Cancer Treatment

The five-year partnership will focus on developing novel therapies, including the promising FB849 HPK1 inhibitor TAMPA, Fla., and GYEONGGI-DO, South Korea— Moffitt Cancer Center and 1ST Biotherapeutics announced today a new strategic alliance aimed at accelerating innovative cancer research and clinical development. This collaboration will explore translational and clinical research opportunities, beginning with the development of 1ST BIO’s FB849 HPK1

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