From the PCMA President

Healthcare personnel shortages have been a hot topic, especially during the pandemic and in the years that have followed.  A recent Mercer report projected a shortage of roughly 100,000 critical health care workers in the next four years. The same report cited alarming statistics regarding projected nursing assistant shortfalls. Medical staffing shortages have been especially […]

There’s a good chance you’ve been affected by breast cancer, whether through your own experience or perhaps that of a friend, coworker, or relative. Aside from skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 8 women  — or 13% of the nation’s population — facing diagnosis in

If you regularly read Central Florida Health News, you’ve heard us discuss the nursing shortage that plagues not only Central Florida, but the nation as a whole. What you may not have heard is that according to a 2023 survey, Florida hospitals are seeing a 38% reduction in nurse turnover and vacancy rates. The vacancy

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Despite this, there remains a stigma that keeps many people from seeking the health care they need.  One of the prevailing points that repeatedly surfaced as we put together the annual Mental Health edition of

When you spend time day in and day out enjoying the beautiful weather we have year-round in Florida, complacency can sneak in. And that complacency can be dangerous. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide. In fact, more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. According

Each June, Central Florida Health News shifts its focus to men’s health. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men in the nation, surpassed only by skin cancer. While 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, a person’s risk can be largely determined by specific

There’s a force at work every moment of every day, and it plays a vital role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our families, friends, and neighbors. That force is composed of dedicated nurses. These unsung heroes are the heart of the healthcare system, providing compassionate care and expertise around the clock. Their impact

Seniors make up a significant percentage of our population here in Central Florida. In fact, the Sunshine State has the second highest number of people older than 65, surpassed only by California. As of 2021, 4.6 million seniors called Florida home. If we’re being honest, that number is probably a lot higher now considering the

For centuries, humans have found companionship in animals. The relationships forged with our pets — whether they’re dogs and cats or turtles and horses — serve an important purpose for many of us. The benefits don’t end at companionship and affection. Pets can also be beneficial to your health! Walking and playing with pets can

Hearts are THE topic of conversation every February, and we wholeheartedly endorse that. (See what we did there?) While cupids and candy hearts may dominate the majority of February’s buzz, there’s something even more important that is celebrated this month: heart health. According to the CDC, one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease