Publisher’s Note

It’s not breaking news that there has been a surge in healthcare expansion across Central Florida and Polk County in particular.  The healthcare industry is booming, with plans for new hospitals such as Orlando Health’s Lakeland Highlands Hospital and AdventHealth’s facility in South Lakeland (and that’s only scratching the surface), as well as expanded care […]

Is it really the holidays already? It seems like just yesterday when we were mapping out our plans for 2024!  This time of year is always a frenzy of gifts, gatherings, and excitement, so there’s a higher chance of missing some important details. Here at Central Florida Health News, we don’t want you to miss

After months of growing excitement for the Central Florida Health Expo, Hurricane Milton blew through leaving quite the mess in its wake. With the help of our amazing exhibitors, we were able to pivot quickly and reschedule the expo for the following Saturday, October 19. And do you know what? It ended up being one

In September, the Food and Drug Administration implemented a new regulation making it mandatory that mammography facilities notify patients of their breast density. While on the surface this may seem like a small, clerical change, it could actually end up saving lives. That’s because dense breast tissue presents not only a higher risk of breast

If you had asked me what I thought of the nursing profession when I was a child, I would have told you it was one of the most noteworthy professions a person could go into. (Of course, the fact that my mom happened to be a nurse may have had something to do with that.) 

Even though we’re just now getting ready for school to start up again, we all know it’ll be Thanksgiving and then Christmas in the blink of an eye. And do you know what’s inside the December edition of Central Florida Health News? If you guessed The Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Providers Guide, you’re

While our state legislators work hard to lobby for the needs of their constituents, the governor dictates the winners and losers when he finalizes and signs the budget. In Gov. Ron DeSantis’ $116.5 billion budget for 2024-2025, health care was a clear victor. Substantial support for cancer research and innovation; investment in the health of

It can be easy to forget some of the lesser known dangers when it comes to awareness months, and that’s especially true of men’s health awareness. Prostate cancer is usually first to mind. And while it is definitely a substantial danger that deserves attention — so much so that we made it our feature in

Growing up with a nurse for a mom, the importance of the role she and her peers play was ingrained in me. Unfortunately not everyone was raised with this insight, though I can assure you my mom helped others understand in her own way. From chaotic emergency rooms to tranquil hospice settings, nurses are present

Concerns over nursing shortages are nothing new. In fact, shortages have been a recurring dilemma since the 1970s. But recent changes are underscoring the need to identify workable solutions. Polk County’s population influx has hit a fevered pitch. According to the latest Census data, more people moved to Polk County than any other county in