Editor’s Dose

Spring is a time of new beginnings, and that’s exactly what we’re doing here at Central Florida Health News. Even when the grass is green and the sun is shining, change is still inevitable. For years, this publication and its readers were blessed to read the advice and perspective of Winter Haven licensed mental health […]

We want to thank all of the exhibitors who joined us for the Central Florida Health Expo at International Market World in Auburndale on February 10. The weather was mild and traffic through the marketplace was exceptional! Exhibitors included: Wellcare, InCare, Trulieve, Spine Correction, VeriMed Health, Orchid Cleaning Services, Humana, Palm Medical Center, CarePlus, and

Fresh off a two-week tangle with Covid in December, I’m grateful that I got vaccinated. While everyone else was gearing up for the holidays and making plans, I was coughing and cursing every ache in my body. It was the worst experience I’ve ever had with a virus. I know there are people who suffered

This is the time of year when talk of resolutions is rampant. Everywhere you look, friends are sharing their aspirations for the new year and planning their goals. While I applaud that, it’s also important to understand that for those of us with anxiety, new year’s resolutions can further exacerbate matters. One person’s goal to

The fall season of the Central Florida Health Expo has been quite the success, and it’s not over yet! The Expo still has one date left this year on December 9.  We received strong feedback on the November expo from exhibitors and visitors alike who said it provided a great networking experience. We have more

We kicked off the fall series of the Central Florida Health Expo’s ninth season at International Market World in Auburndale on Friday, October 14. The Expo is the area’s premier event for health-conscious adults. The weather was gorgeous and the flea market was starting to come back to life only two short weeks after Hurricane

Lakeland recently found itself at the top of a list, but there aren’t too many people who are excited about it. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the city ranks as the worst place in the south to live if you have asthma, and fourth of the top 100 metropolitan areas in

In this edition, we’re taking a closer look at youth and the future, especially the future of health care. The topic is more important now than ever before. Our features on the inaugural FSU/Winter Haven Hospital psychology interns and the new Center for Nursing Excellence at South Florida State College follow just two of many

In a world where multitasking is not only encouraged but also considered a prized skill and long to-do lists come with bragging rights, it’s important to pump the breaks once in a while.

If you grew up playing Frogger and Pitfall on Atari as I did, I have good news! You’re officially almost qualified to swim in Florida lakes! Alligators, snakes, turtles … you’re covered. I did say “almost,” though. There are two things Atari didn’t address in a game: blue-green algae and brain-eating amoeba.    Blue-Green Algae