Health Savings Accounts Have More to Offer Than You Think
by MARY TOOTHMAN As the number of people with high-deductible health insurance plans continues to...
Filling a Need
Polk State College Program Fights Nursing Shortage by JULIE GMITTER photos PROVIDED BY POLK STATE...
Primed for the Future
Project SEARCH Puts Students With Disabilities on Track for Career Success by TERESA SCHIFFER photos...
Fore the Love … and for the Babies
Fundraiser Benefits NICU at Winter Haven Women’s Hospital by MATT COBBLE photos PROVIDED BY WINTER...
Pop Quiz: Germs 101—A Crash Course for Parents
Back-to-school season is upon us, and that means your child’s chances of coming down with...
Tackling Mental Health Together
Establishing the West Central Florida Mental Wellness Coalition Recognizing the record number of suicide rates...
Working Like a Dog
Reading with Bonnie the Therapy Dog by RACHEL CHRISTIAN Cassandra Banning and Bonnie, her 10-year-old...
Taking Action
State Mandate Calls for Mental Health Education in Florida Schools by MARY TOOTHMAN The...
Pop Quiz: Facts and Stats about Glaucoma
1.) Which of the following defines glaucoma? A medical condition in which the lens of...
Talking Skin Cancer Care and Prevention
by TERESA SCHIFFER Here in Central Florida, we are bathed in sunlight most days of...
Health Hero Spotlight
Central Florida Health News has always been all about telling stories and informing readers of...
New Pacemaker Technology Saving Lives
by TIM CRAIG Madeline Falardeau knew she had heart problems. The Winter Haven senior could...
Make Sure You’re Covered With these Sunscreen Facts
by ERIKA ALDRICH Summer is upon us, and amidst the yardwork, barbecues, days in the...
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...