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Hail to the Chief Nursing Officer

Kristen Smith Talks About Her Plans for BayCare Polk and Why Nurses Are Indispensable...

Pop Quiz!

What’s the Root Cause of Your Back Pain? ...

Making Mental Health Matter

Peace River Center Teams With Polk Vision to Host Panel Discussions...

Pollenpalooza

Your Spring Allergy Survival Guide by SEAN JARVIS   If there is any doubt that...

The Hope of Hospice

Care When a Cure Is Not an Option by BRENDA EGGERT BRADER photos courtesy of...

Acknowledging Disparities in Health Care Is a Crucial First Step

Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   by TERESA SCHIFFER April is National Minority Health...

Word to the Wise

Lakeland Octogenarian Shares How Structure, Fitness Have Factored Into His Golden Years story by TERESA...

Pop Quiz: Osteoporosis Can Sneak Up on You. Are You at Risk?

Breaking a bone is scary enough for anyone, regardless of age. So imagine how frightening...

More Than Man’s Best Friend

Maguire Schmid Finds Perfect Partner in Diabetic Alert Dog  by TIM CRAIG photos by MICHAEL...

Pop Quiz: Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Pain and discomfort during menstruation are common symptoms women experience, but severe pain and other...

Defeat the Dander

Understanding and Treating Pet Allergies    by SEAN JARVIS   For thousands of people who...

Common Misconceptions About Service Animals

Rights, Best Practices, and Etiquette by CELÉSTE JO WALLS You have heard of them: guide...

Where Sleep and Mental Health Intersect

by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   Sleep is often an underrated...

Teaming Up For Good Pediatric Oral Health

by TERESA SCHIFFER   Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   Good oral health begins...

Listen to Your Heart

Man’s Experience Underscores Importance of Advocating for Yourself as a Patient   by TERESA SCHIFFER...

Know the Numbers: 1 in 4

Don’t Underestimate the Effects of Stress on Heart Health   by TERESA SCHIFFER   Heart...

Game On!

Polk Senior Games Return This Year With Outdoor Activities   by CATHERINE CERVONE   This...

Pop Quiz: Heart attack or Panic Attack: Which Is It?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so it’s no wonder...

Are You Talking to Me?

Recognizing and Neutralizing Negative Self-Talk  by TERESA SCHIFFER   As the new year gets underway...

Vaccination, Early Detection Key to Fighting Cervical Cancer

by TIM CRAIG Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   January is Cervical Cancer Awareness...

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