Celebrating Black History Month with a look at local African-Americans in medicine
ALEX ALEXANDER Registered Nurse Bartow Regional Medical Center As a black registered nurse from North...
Heart disease warnings for women
| Don’t believe you’re not at risk; do believe you can improve your odds |...
Pop Quiz: Are you feeding your feelings?
| Stop the snacking and learn to recognize when it’s emotional or physical hunger |...
Chat and Chew: The end of dieting and the beginning of a healthier year
“I GIVE UP ON DIETS — they don’t work …” It’s a familiar refrain in...
Supporting a cause that helps save lives
| We Care Think Pink and the Susan G. Komen Race (or Sleep-in) for the...
Your allies on the road to weight loss
| How lifestyle changes through medically supervised programs can benefit your waistline and your overall...
Medical Advice: How to stop a fall before it happens
It was reported earlier this year by the Centers for Disease and Prevention that the...
Pop Quiz: Is your home fall-proof?
Falling is the most common cause of household injuries. It is especially dangerous for older...
What poses a greater threat to your health than Ebola?
The chances of catching the West African-born virus versus the threat of the flu and...
Partnering with patients and the community in prevention
Dr. Wickstrom-Hill on an integrative approach to medicine and the First Responders Challenge As a...
Workplace wellness for today’s modern workforce
How wellness programs can benefit both the employer and employees Company wellness programs don’t just...
People who count in an Emergency
In an environment where every minute counts, and vital decisions are made in seconds that...
When knowledge is more than power
Citizen CPR event and health fair provides training that can help save a life CPR...
Pop Quiz: Pedestrian rules of the Road
Test Your Knowledge of Pedestrian Safety and Prevent a Fatal Injury or Death! Polk County...
Knowing whether or not to call 9-1-1
Recognizing an emergency versus non-emergency and how to get help Imagine this— it is 11...
Local Health Update: All eyes on Amendment 2
Public forum on medical marijuana brings cheers and boos The Public Forum on Medical Marijuana...
Pop Quiz: The reality of breast cancer in men
Test your knowledge and be prepared to prevent and detect Breast cancer awareness is generally...
How three fingers helped save my life
Jerri Huntt’s self-breast exam that changed everything Like many women, Jerri Huntt was skeptical. She...
Local Chat and Chew now offered after hours
Community volunteer organization creates new event to help put willpower back in your diet With...
Beyond Breast Cancer Awareness
A look at prevention 365 days a year It’s time to lavish your pink frocks...
