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AdventHealth Planning New Hospital in South Lakeland 

AdventHealth has announced that its land use application with the City of Lakeland, proposing a new hospital at 3838 Harden Blvd. in South Lakeland, was recently unanimously recommended for approval by the City’s zoning board and discussed by the City Commission at the first reading of the entitlement ordinances.  The last entitlement step is a […]

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Anchor House Ministries Celebrates 50th Anniversary With the Opening of Haven Home

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – On August 29, 2024, Anchor House Ministries celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of Haven Home, marking 50 years of dedicated service to boys in crisis. Located in Winter Haven, this new addition was warmly introduced to the community by Mayor Nathaniel Birdsong, highlighting the ministry’s ongoing mission to

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AdventHealth Winter Haven ER Doctors and Nursing Staff Share How to Stay Safe This Labor Day Weekend

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families are gearing up for outdoor activities and celebrations. However, along with the fun comes the need to stay vigilant about safety. Clinicians at the AdventHealth Winter Haven ER are sharing essential tips to ensure that everyone enjoys the holiday weekend safely.  Sunburns, Heat Exhaustion and Dehydration Sun

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Watson Clinic Recruits 4 Additional Nurse Practitioners

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA.  — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest additions to their team of expert registered nurse practitioners. Sophia Joseph, APRN, FNP works alongside board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Lilliam S. Chiques, MD from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

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Kay Barnett named CEO of AdventHealth Minneola

provided by AdventHealth MINNEOLA, FLA. – Kay Barnett has been named CEO of AdventHealth’s planned hospital in Minneola, a four-story, 80-bed facility that will bring inpatient care to the growing south Lake County community beginning in late 2025. Barnett will report to Kari Vargas, CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden and the Northwest Market of AdventHealth’s

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GiveWell Community Foundation Gifts $4,725 Grant to the Watson Clinic Foundation Arts in Medicine Program

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FLA. — The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine (AIM) program has been presented with a generous grant in the amount of $4,725.00 from the GiveWell Community Foundation, a charitable organization that addresses community needs throughout Polk County. The grant was presented in response to an application submitted as part of

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Watson Clinic Welcomes Three New Physicians

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FLA— Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome three new additions to their team of expert physicians.              Heidi A. Beining, DO is a Watson Clinic OB-GYN who works exclusively from Lakeland Regional Health at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Dr. Beining received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Ohio University

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Community Support Crucial as Polk County Faces Rising Prenatal Care Gaps 

provided by AdventHealth DAVENPORT, FLA. — When Erica Millan of Davenport delivered her first child, Francisco, on Super Bowl Sunday at AdventHealth Heart of Florida, she knew she wanted to breastfeed. However, that journey isn’t always easy.  With the support of the hospital’s lactation consultant and nurse, Tina Worth, she successfully continued breastfeeding her son

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AdventHealth Heart of Florida Donates World Globes and Recess Equipment to Bethune Academy

provided by ADVENTHEALTH HAINES CITY, FLA. — AdventHealth Heart of Florida was thrilled to present 24 world globes, recess equipment, and school supplies to the teachers of Bethune Academy in Haines City on Friday, August 9.   The elementary school is at 900 Ave. F in Haines City and is led by principal Robin Hewitt. Unity

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