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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…

Columns

  • Editor’s Dose: We’ve got your back

    Editor’s Dose: We’ve got your back

      In this month’s Web Exclusive Feature, we’ve got your back covered – literally. The title of February’s feature is “Get Back in Action” and talks about how to avoid back pain, which according to experts, is the second most common reason for visits to a primary care physician. There are a number of reasons…

  • On love and jealousy and keeping the relationship healthy

      We know we should be happy if our spouse has a regular paycheck or has embarked on a successful campaign to losing weight in the New Year. But sometimes that green-eyed monster called jealousy interferes with our good feelings. Instead, we wallow in self-pity because we gave up our paying job to stay home…

  • PCMA Letter: Here to help you safely keep your admirable resolutions

      ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Everyone was eating…even the mouse!   During the holidays we enjoy celebrating with friends and family. We overeat and drink more than we should. Excuses for overindulgence are as easy to find as holiday cheer.   Following the holidays, either out of penance for…

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