Outdoor Workers Must Beat the Heat
Regardless of whether you love or hate Florida’s hot and humid summers, they’re a fact...
Polk Aims to Strengthen Safety Net of Care
As Polk officials gathered for the 2026 Polk Vision State of the County in April...
Florida Nursing Shortage Shows Signs of Relief
It seems like we’ve been saying it for years: Florida is in the midst of...
Help Us Celebrate Nurses
Each May, we use the pages of Central Florida Health News to shine a spotlight...
Colorectal Cancer On the Rise in Younger Adults
February brought a harsh dose of reality as the nation mourned the loss of “Dawson’s...
Make Your Move
A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of a wide range of health problems, including heart...
The Power of Positivity
Doing what’s best for your physical — or even your mental — health isn’t always...
Spread Cheer, Not Germs
The holidays are a joyous time to gather with friends and family, but when it...
Mind the Munching
If you’re like most people, the holiday season revolves around family and food. What’s the...
It’s the Little Things
When it comes to health care, I suspect I’m not so different from anyone else...
Prepping for the Future
This edition is a powerful reminder of partnerships that are thriving across Central Florida, all...
A Nonsensational Look at ‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’
I’m sure you’ve seen the many memes about Florida and its quirks that circulate on...
Prioritize Your Health This Hurricane Season
By now, you’ve probably read more than your fair share of articles urging you to...
Numbers Don’t Lie
Polk County recently held its State of the County 2025 forum at the Polk State...
New Name, Same Great Medical Advice
Longtime eagle-eyed readers of Central Florida Health News may notice something different in this month’s...
The Fight Over Fluoride
Fluoride has become the latest hot topic in public health, and the practice of adding...
Have You Seen Our e-Newsletter?
We know the competition for your attention is high. It seems that everybody wants to...
Menopause? Get Moving!
Ladies, let’s talk. When you reach a certain age, your annual doctor’s visits take on...
2024: The Stories That Changed Us
As we head into a new year, we bid adieu to a year of influential...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
If there’s something the holidays are NOT known for, it is rest. Sure, we all...
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