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  • Local Behavioral Health Recovery Programs Offers Support

    Local Behavioral Health Recovery Programs Offers Support

    By Brenda Eggert Brader The Mental Health Recovery Program at Winter Haven Hospital, started in 2008, has grown into a popular peer-led program providing education, socialization and support. The program offers ready help to keep those with mental health issues out of crisis and out of the hospital. “When you talk about recovery, there are…

  • Pop Quiz:  Test Your Knowledge on Improving Your Eye Care

    Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Improving Your Eye Care

    They say the eyes are the windows into the soul, and they are also the sense we rely upon the most. Ensuring your eyes stay in tip-top shape includes getting regular eye care. Test your knowledge of the ins and outs of better eye care by taking our quiz, and learn how to make sure…

  • Local Medical Academies Preparing Students for Health Careers

    Local Medical Academies Preparing Students for Health Careers

    by CHERYL ROGERS Eighteen public schools in Polk County train students for future careers in healthcare through medical or health science programs. Here’s a look at how some of them have fared. Katya Viegas and Janet Hernandez are heading to medical school.  Jesus Jimenez, or J.J., is glad he found an incentive to finish high…

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  • Ask a Nurse: Popping pain pills?

    Ask a Nurse: Popping pain pills?

    Americans make up ~4.6 percent of the world’s population, yet have been consuming 80 percent of the global opioid supply and 99 percent of the global hydrocodone supply1! According to the CDC in 2008, 14,800 died of an opioid overdose… more than heroin and cocaine COMBINED2. Opioids like morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, and fentanyl…

  • PCMA Letter: Don’t let an active lifestyle be a chore this summer

    PCMA Letter: Don’t let an active lifestyle be a chore this summer

    It’s fairly common amongst the general population to want to live a long, healthy, and happy life.  Remaining physically fit is imperative to this way of life.  Staying in shape helps you live longer and prevents illnesses.  This is why the doctors of the Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) bring you the fitness edition this…

  • Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed

    Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed

    Like any other year, the 2014 Florida Legislative Session saw a lot of action for health and safety-related bills.  Some of them passed with flying colors, while others failed—but, just in case you aren’t aware—I’d like to summarize three important pieces of legislation that are being made into law: SB 1030 During the legislative session,…

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