Area Health News Press Releases

provided by FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY LAKELAND, FLA – The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease could become more definitive and measurable thanks to cutting-edge research being developed at Florida Polytechnic University. Dr. Chris Kelley, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a $200,000 National Science Foundation Grant to apply control theory to improve the understanding of movement […]

provided by WATSON CLINIC LAKELAND, FLA — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome two new additions to their team of expert medical providers. DeShawn D. Mitchell, APRN is a hospital-based registered nurse practitioner who collaborates with Watson Clinic board-certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist Chadi Alkhalil, MD. Ms. Mitchell treats patients exclusively from Lakeland Regional Health at 1324 Lakeland Hills

provided by ADVENTHEALTH CELEBRATION, FLA. — Kirsten James never thought she’d be at risk for cancer. Working out six days a week and following a strict diet, she was the picture of health. “I was so healthy that I never even went to the doctor,” she said. That changed in 2022. Bothered by gastrointestinal symptoms that she’d

provided by BAYCARE Most people might have looked at the long, tall and blank wall bordering the outdoor recreation area at Winter Haven Hospital and seen just that.   But some members of the Winter Haven Hospital Center for Psychiatry team saw an opportunity for beauty and healing for behavioral health patients.  Their vision was realized

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic celebrated the opening of their newest location – Watson Clinic Orthopaedics at Winter Haven – with a special open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 15. Members of the community enjoyed guided tours of the impressive facility, free giveaways, and delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

provided by ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, FLA – AdventHealth today announced an opening date for the AdventHealth Millenia ER, which is planned for July 9, 2024. The announcement came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new offsite emergency room located in the Millenia area of Orlando, bringing trusted emergency care for Central Florida residents and visitors.    AdventHealth

provided by ADVENTHEALTH Physicians with the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute performed three groundbreaking procedures, marking significant advancements in patient care. These “firsts” represent a leap forward in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions for residents of Central Florida.  “Being first means we can offer our community access to leading treatments that may not be available elsewhere,”

ORLANDO, FLA. — AdventHealth University is embarking on the largest expansion project in its 32-year history. A Blessing Ceremony this morning both consecrated and kicked off a multi-phase expansion and renovation beginning this month that will allow for more classroom space, leading-edge simulation equipment and technology, and new student spaces. “As AdventHealth University’s student enrollment continues