Area Health News Press Releases

LAKELAND, Fla. – Orlando Health, one of the highest quality hospital systems in the southeastern United States, and Watson Clinic, one of the nation’s most respected physician-led practices, have joined forces to provide exceptional care for the community. The collaboration will be actualized in June 2026 with the opening of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic […]

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist Dany K. Barrak, MD, MPH recently received his board-certification in Complex General Surgical Oncology from the American Board of Surgery. This achievement is in addition to his board-certification in General Surgery granted by the same organization. Dr. Barrak treats patients from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills

DAVENPORT, Fla. — Tuesday, March 4, is World Obesity Day and according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than two in five adults in the United States are obese and millions of people in the U.S. are frustrated over the struggle to lose weight.   Marquilia Martin Hymes was in a similar spot, trying to lose weight

Achievement highlights Moffitt’s leadership in advanced imaging and cancer research TAMPA, Fla. — Moffitt Cancer Center has become the first standalone cancer center in the world to open a Nikon Center of Excellence. This prestigious achievement highlights Moffitt’s commitment to cutting-edge imaging technology and groundbreaking cancer research. Nikon Centers of Excellence are recognized worldwide for their advanced imaging capabilities

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new member to their team of expert radiology providers. Kaela E. Bryant, RRA is a registered radiologist assistant who serves patients from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Ms. Bryant received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Radiologic Sciences from Midwestern State University

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Feb. 26, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, guard Cory Joseph, team mascot STUFF the Magic Mascot, and the 321 Hype squad teamed up with AdventHealth for a special hospital visit at AdventHealth for Children. The group spent the afternoon spreading joy, laughter and encouragement to patients, and caregivers through interactive activities, games

TAMPA, Fla. (February 26, 2025) — AdventHealth Tampa has begun a groundbreaking clinical trial using the Da Vinci SP robot to remove cancer, as well as non-cancerous masses, from the pancreas, stomach, gallbladder and more, an innovative effort to provide a better, more efficient method for surgeons.  This is the first surgeon-led IDE Pilot Study, overseen by

SEBRING, Fla. (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) — With the number of heart disease-related deaths rising in rural areas across the United States, AdventHealth Sebring hosted a special event today to help inform residents about heart care options available in their community.  More than 100 community members attended AdventHealth Sebring’s “Every Beat Counts” heart symposium. Attendees learned about