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Baby Liam Will Receive a Full Scholarship From Polk State College LAKELAND, Fla. – Just hours after opening its doors for the first time to patients and visitors, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital welcomed the first baby born in the facility’s labor and delivery department on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Liam was born […]

DAVENPORT, Fla. (Tuesday, March 31, 2026) — Men in Polk County experiencing the frustrating symptoms of an enlarged prostate now have a new option for relief close to home. AdventHealth Heart of Florida is introducing an advanced robotic-assisted procedure that allows specially trained physicians to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with precision, helping patients return to daily

BayCare’s unwavering commitment to serving its communities’ health was evident once again as the largest academic health care system in West Central Florida released its 2026–2028 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Implementation Plans. The plans — one for each of the counties in BayCare’s primary footprint — are released every three years and outline how

In partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) and the Alliance for Healthy Communities, BayCare recently unveiled a harm-reduction vending machine at its BayCare Behavioral Health facility in Dade City, Florida. One of four machines located in Pasco County, the program is the newest way BayCare is working with its partners

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 — AdventHealth is expanding access to high-quality, whole-person emergency care with the opening of two new freestanding emergency rooms: AdventHealth Poinciana ER and AdventHealth Sanford ER.   AdventHealth Poinciana ER  The Poinciana ER marks AdventHealth’s expansion into the Poinciana community, providing vital access to emergency care in a rapidly growing area of Osceola and Polk counties.  The new

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest additions to their team of expert Anesthesiology and Neurology physicians. Anesthesiologist Austin Bowyer, MD serves patients at both Lakeland Regional Health at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, and the Watson Clinic Surgery Center at 1315 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. Dr. Bowyer received his medical degree

AdventHealth and Orange County collaborate to enhance mortality and neurological outcomes at AdventHealth Orlando.  ORLANDO, Fla., April 16, 2025 — Suffering sudden cardiac arrest outside of a health care facility is often fatal, and those who survive are frequently left with serious long-term neurological consequences. Now, AdventHealth and Orange County are teaming up to provide an

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome two new additions to their roster of expert physicians. Melanie Espinet, MD joins the team of Urgent Care specialists at Watson Clinic Urgent Care South located at 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd. in south Lakeland.Dr. Espinet received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in

BayCare Health System has released its 2024 Report to the Community, illustrating its growing impact on the health and well-being of the communities of West Central Florida. As a nationally recognized not-for-profit health care provider, BayCare continued to invest to ensure its patients had access to the highest-quality, compassionate care; served as an essential community partner

NEW SYMRNA BEACH, Fla. – Joshua Champion has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. He officially stepped into his new role on April 7. Champion has 15 years of leadership experience within AdventHealth, including roles in human resources and hospital operations. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Ancillary Services