Area Health News Press Releases

AdventHealth Heart of Florida Doubles Cardiac Rehab Capacity, Elevating Patient Experience and Access 

provided by ADVENTHEALTH DAVENPORT, FLA — On Tuesday, August 13, AdventHealth Heart of Florida leaders and patients celebrated the opening of an expanded cardiac rehab unit, doubling the number of patients that can be treated and reducing wait time before new patients can enroll in the program.  Before the expansion, the unit was treating an […]

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Watson Clinic Welcomes Additional Cardiologist

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FLA. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest addition to their team of expert cardiologists. George Ghareeb, DO is a Cardiology specialist who serves patients from his Watson Clinic Main office at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. His areas of expertise include echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, nuclear and

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Peace River Center Launches Mental Health Podcast with Southeastern University

provided by PEACE RIVER CENTER BARTOW, FLA. – Peace River Center (PRC), a licensed and nationally accredited, non-profit provider of behavioral health care and victim services, is producing a mental health podcast to help raise awareness and reduce stigma, provide educational information, and offer resources. Recorded at and with the assistance of Southeastern University, PRC’s

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Watson Clinic Announces August 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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Peace River Center Receives $6,000 Art Therapy Grant

provided by PEACE RIVER CENTER BARTOW, FLA – Peace River Center (PRC), a licensed and nationally accredited, non-profit regional provider of behavioral health care and victim services, has received a $6,000 grant funded through the Leland Bryan Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation to enrich the lives of clients and promote healing through art therapy. Art therapy

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Watson Clinic Highlands Family Medicine Specialist Welcomes Additional Nurse Practitioner

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest addition to their team of expert registered nurse practitioners. Registered nurse practitioner Adilene Alvarado, APRN works alongside board-certified Family Medicine specialist Brett Widick, MD from Watson Clinic Highlands at 2300 E. County Road 540A in south Lakeland. Alvarado received her Bachelor and Master of Science

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Central Florida Health Care Holds Ribbon-Cutting for New Bartow Location

provided by CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE BARTOW, FLA. – On Wednesday, July 24, Central Florida Health Care (CFHC) held the ribbon-cutting for its new health center in the heart of Bartow. The facility, located at 1190 E. Church St. in the downtown area, officially opened its doors July 1. Central Florida Health Care, a Federally

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U.S. News & World Report Names AdventHealth Orlando the No. 1 Hospital in Orlando

provided by ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, FLA — AdventHealth Orlando ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area among U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals. It’s the 14th consecutive year the hospital has topped the rankings in greater Orlando. The hospital was also ranked among the top 50 in the nation in four

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Watson Clinic Physical Therapist Earns Orthopaedic Certification

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA. – Watson Clinic licensed physical therapist Christian Bores, PT, DPT, OCS recently achieved his board-certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. This certification was earned following a rigorous testing process and reflects Mr. Bores’ expertise in managing the orthopaedic components of physical therapy. Mr. Bores received his

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