Tackling Prostate Cancer
Understanding the Risks and Preventative Options by TERESA SCHIFFER No one wants to hear “cancer”...
Raising Awareness About Skin Cancer
The month of May is recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness month, and although it just...
Running For a Cause
A Look at the 2019 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K By MARY TOOTHMAN Why would hundreds...
Health Hero: Tonja Johnson Brings Support to Vitiligo Community
by TIM CRAIG When Tonja Johnson first saw a spot on her skin in...
When Should Men be Getting their Checkups and Screenings?
by ERIKA ALDRICH It’s always important to see a doctor regularly and practice preventative care...
Manual or Electric Toothbrushes?
Looking at the Pros and Cons of Your Main Oral Hygiene Tool by MARY TOOTHMAN...
A Tribute to Our Local Nurses
Celebrating National Nurses Week by Highlighting the Great Work of our Area Nurses Bartow Regional...
The Connection Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
By Teresa Schiffer Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that many people suffer from as...
Wake Up to these Facts and Stats About Getting Better Sleep
A good night’s sleep is worth its weight in gold when it comes to your...
Pattie Johnson, LVIM’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year
When a patient makes an appointment at the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Lakeland...
Keeping Seniors Safe: New Senior Protection Team Looks to Stop Elder Crime & Abuse
By MATT NORMAN Most seniors today live active, vibrant lives. Still, there are many factors...
Breath of Life: Local Nurses Provide Community with Valuable CPR Training
by TERESA SCHIFFER It is estimated that more than 359,000 cardiac arrests take place outside...
Staying Active During the Golden Years
How Exercise Can Help Senior Citizens Both Physically and Mentally by DAPHNE RENELUS There are...
Pop Quiz: Pain in the Back – Causes and Relief Methods of Back Pain
by ERIKA ALDRICH Anyone suffering from back pain knows that it can be one of...
Dr. Rosemarie Lamm Represents a Life of Learning and Giving Back
by TIM CRAIG A chat with Health Hero Dr. Rosemarie Lamm is a lesson in...
Lending a Helping Paw
Service Dogs Offer More Than You Might Think by MATT NORMAN When you think...
Caring Canine
Meet Victory Ridge Academy’s Superstar, Dub the Service Dog by TERESA SCHIFFER If there’s one...
Riding for Therapy
Equine-Assisted Activities Offer Heartfelt Help for Vets, Children with Special Needs by Mary Toothman At...
Pop Quiz: Diabetes and Your Feet
Nearly ten percent of the U.S. population suffers from diabetes, and it’s the seventh leading...
Meet the 2018 FVMA Veterinarian of the Year, Dr. Mitsie Vargas
by J.P. SMITH To be a hero it’s generally understood that a quality characteristic would...
