Florida Polytechnic University Offers New Health Systems Engineering Program by PAUL CATALA Michael Ortiz’s plan is a career in health informatics once he graduates with his degree from Florida Polytechnic University. Ortiz, a junior at the Lakeland Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) university, says he was “curiously excited” when he found out the public […]
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Seven Habits for Healthcare Workers on the Edge of Burnout by GARY R. SIMONDS, MD,MHCDS & WAYNE M. SOTILE, PHD It’s easy for healthcare workers to fixate on the dark side of the industry. And given the grim realities of the past year, that’s truer than ever. Stressful work conditions, difficult patients, EHR frustrations, and
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Healthcare professionals across the area finish 2020 on a strong note with accomplishments and awards. The year 2020 is one for the history books, and what a year it has been! Those working in the healthcare industry in Central Florida have faced new and unique challenges with poise, determination, and true grit to provide the
Watson Clinic’s Dr. Kathleen Haggerty Opens Post-COVID Care Clinic by TERESA SCHIFFER By this point, you’re likely ready to be done with COVID-19. It has dominated just about every aspect of the year. While healthcare professionals celebrate the hurdles that have been overcome in the fight against COVID, there are fresh reminders every day that
Eye doctors are excited this year with 2021 rolling in. It’s an excellent opportunity for us to shine some light on eye care topics that we would like to highlight. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Over 2 million Americans are affected by glaucoma. With proper treatment, the vast majority will not go blind from
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We have heard the term a lot, diabetes. What is it, and what should I know about keeping my eyes healthy? Although diabetes can affect many parts of your body, it can profoundly affect your vision. The most critical concern for your eyes is diabetic retinopathy. It is a condition that develops when the blood
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Dr. Haq Brings Expertise in Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery to Bostick Heart Center by TERESA SCHIFFER The future is now! At least, it seems that way when we consider the incredible advances made in cardiothoracic surgery since Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful open heart surgery on a stabbing victim in 1893. Keep in
Our Healthcare Specialists Are Working Harder Than Ever! Don’t Miss Out on All the Excitement of New Hires and Recognition Despite the challenges of the last nine months, Central Florida’s hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices are still going strong, providing the best healthcare possible to area residents. Explore all of the awards, new hires, openings,
Psychologist Explains Dynamic of Suicide Among Seniors and Lists Precautions Doctors and Family Can Take by TERESA SCHIFFER For many of us, when we think of suicide, we picture the tragedy of young lives cut short by overwhelming depression, or the unfathomable demise of a highly successful celebrity. While these stories are undeniably heartbreaking, there
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FSU/BayCare Program’s Inaugural Class of Residents Set Out on Mission by TERESA SCHIFFER Florida and especially Polk County have been experiencing a physician shortage for the past couple of decades. In fact, the entire nation is affected by a shortage of general practice physicians. Here in Florida, we have one primary care doctor for every
