Area Health News Press Releases

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 the […]

DAVENPORT, Fla.— The American College of Cardiology has recognized AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. AdventHealth Heart of Florida was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI in August based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients

Lakeland, Fla. —Starting Monday, Sept. 9, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across many of their most popular and convenient locations. Watson Clinic will administer these vaccines exclusively to their patients. The days and hours of operation for each of the flu clinics are as follows: Fridays Only from 8 a.m. – 4

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

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

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

LAKELAND, FLA. — This fall, students at the Pathways School of Excellence at Southeastern University (SEU) will have a new space to learn essential life skills. A grand opening ceremony and celebration will be held for the Life Skills House on Thursday, August 29, on the university’s main campus. The event is open to the public

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