Editor’s Dose

Just as we begin to forge ahead into the holiday season, there’s a good chance you or someone you know is feeling under the weather. While the flu can spread year-round, the season typically peaks between December and February. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized during a […]

We just kicked off the fall 2023 season of the Central Florida Health Expo on Friday, October 13, at International Market World. For a day that’s supposed to be unlucky, we sure did have a fantastic day!  With the rain ending the evening before and 20 vendors showing up in force, the expo hall was

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence. AI has been turning heads in just about every industry, and in the medical field especially, it’s opening up new possibilities. The use of AI in healthcare has been steadily increasing, especially in the past five to 10 years. In

If you’ve been reading news articles about Florida and health lately, you may be scratching your head at some of the developments. While we all found ourselves saying 2020 was the year for weirdness and all things unprecedented, this year isn’t too far behind. Let’s take a look. Flesh-Eating Bacteria  There have been 26 cases

There is some exciting news coming out of medical research lately, particularly as it pertains to Alzheimer’s disease. In early July, the Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the drug Leqembi, generically known as lecanemab, to target what it calls “the fundamental pathophysiology” of the disease. In layman’s terms, the treatment targets and affects

Skin care is an important topic, especially in the summer months here in Florida. We included a lot of great information in the preceding pages of this month’s Central Florida Health News, so hopefully you’ve found the articles helpful.  While sunburns and heat-related illnesses are top of mind for most people this time of year,

At Central Florida Health News, we’re always trying to come up with newer, better ways to serve our ever-growing community. The rapid expansion of healthcare services in Central Florida is truly a blessing, but it presents its own challenges. Staffing is one of those.  We often talk about the urgent need for more nurses in

When it comes time to celebrate nurses, I’m willing to bet most people are thinking of the nurses who help you recover or help rehabilitate a loved one. You picture the efforts, smiles, and comfort. Yet there is so much more that they offer. In fact, there is a whole category of nurses who fly

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