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  • Bartow Regional Plans $110 Million Expansion

    Bartow Regional Plans $110 Million Expansion

    Hospital President Sites Booming Population as Driving Force by PAUL CATALA On June 4, the BayCare Board of Trustees approved a $110 million plan to expand the hospital from 72 to 90 beds and enhance its emergency, catheterization lab and surgical services departments.  “I think that’s amazing,” says Bailey Caustic, a Bartow native who was…

  • Targeting T1D

    Targeting T1D

    AdventHealth Initiates Study to Expand Screening in Underserved Populations by RYAN MILEJCZAK Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, is a condition in which the pancreas makes little to no insulin, leading to high levels of blood sugar. If not properly treated, it can have serious implications for a patient’s health. Over the past several years, there…

  • Sun Smart & Cancer Cautious

    Sun Smart & Cancer Cautious

    Tips for Protecting Yourself and Vulnerable Populations From Skin Cancer by REBEKAH PIERCE Living in the Sunshine State certainly has its perks — beautiful beaches, warm weather, and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round.  But with great sunshine comes great responsibility. Not only is it important to think about skin protection for yourself, but…

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  • Lymphedema Swelling a Common Ailment

    Lymphedema Swelling a Common Ailment

    Lymphedema is swelling caused by obstruction or reflux in the lymphatic vessels and is one of the most common conditions affecting humans. The lymph vessels are long, thin-walled tubes that form a very intricate network in the arms and the legs. In some cases, these lymph vessels are absent or are damaged or destroyed, and…

  • Happiness Happens… in the Sun!

    Happiness Happens… in the Sun!

    by COURTNEY BEAUMONT, OD Despite the recent rain, we residents of the Sunshine State still make time to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Nothing says happiness like a day at the lake with family and friends. But, while we all know that the sun can cause damage to our skin in the form of sunspots and…

  • The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses

    The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses

    by EDITH WEPPELMANN, OD Do you enjoy watersports, fishing, golfing, hiking outdoors, or going to the beach? Sunglasses are not only a fashion accessory. They keep you looking good by preventing wrinkles, and more importantly, they protect your eyes from the development of various diseases. Your shades work to protect your vision health and maximize…

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