Pop Quiz: Establishing a solid oral care foundation
Will your child have a future Filled with healthy smiles? Teeth add to your smile...
To smile or not to smile
Dr. Karen Teston and other local experts on oral hygiene and your overall health Some...
Community outreach programs make check-ups more available
Free dental exams, preventative tooth care, and more Several outreach programs in Polk County recently...
Helping make the healthier choice, the easier choice
About the Building a Healthier Polk initiative Building a Healthier Polk is a group of...
The trouble with trigger finger
Local surgeon develops alternate solution for a tricky procedure There’s no getting around this fact:...
Healthy Cook: The disease-fighting properties of red foods
Roses are red Berries are blue Red foods tastes good And are heart-healthy, too. There...
Pop Quiz: Is your teen at risk for dating violence?
A light push A condescending statement They may be just innocent moves by a person...
Making African-American history in Polk
Alice Manley: A lifetime of service (above) Alice Manley stands with four generations of directors...
Painting the town red with heart disease prevention
How Polk is taking steps to increase awareness and lower your risk Bill Mutz thought...
New year, New you!
How Polk County is Tackling Obesity and Residents are Making Healthier Lifestyle Choices Fifty-one year-old...
Pop Quiz: Could it be premature menopause?
Is it just the after-effects of the holiday rush getting to you, or are you...
Protecting your private information
The catch behind a ‘free’ pharmacy discount card If you have a mailbox, chances are...
John Rodda on keeping it in perspective
Pancreatic cancer survivor stays positive John Rodda used to put in some 12-hour workdays, but...
Pop Quiz: Are your halls decked with dangers?
‘Tis the season for health and safety, so test your knowledge to make sure your home...
Antibiotics: Fact vs. fiction
Modern Wonder Drugs Not a Cure-All Since it was used in World War II, penicillin...
Pop Quiz: Is work-related stress affecting your health?
Find out where strain at work may lurk and if the stress is helping or...
Creative ways to say ‘thank you’ to the family caregiver
Chances are, you know someone who is a family caregiver even if you aren’t one...
Solutions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
An Ailment that’s Not Just for Computer Users Computers are frequently blamed for carpal tunnel...
Seven work-related issues that may affect your health
Disease saps our energy. Our productivity slips, we miss work or school, and our healthcare...
Trends and observations in child health
A Look at An Emerging Frontier in Healthcare and Other Relevant Issues The Academy of...