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  • New Therapy Method Being Studied for PTSD Patients

    New Therapy Method Being Studied for PTSD Patients

    A type of grief experts call prolonged and complicated causes some  10 million Americans to suffer, experts say. But a fairly new type of therapy is believed to offer help for many of them. Often felt by seniors who have lost their longtime spouse, this grief is characterized by an ongoing, daily yearning for the…

  • 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…

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  • Editor’s Dose: A thank you note to the teachers

    Editor’s Dose: A thank you note to the teachers

    This school year, our twins have started first grade and our four-year-old has started pre-K. Before day one, I have to admit, I was a nervous wreck (and I thought the first day of kindergarten was bad)… I was warned that it doesn’t get easier. As a mother, you experience so many emotions on the…

  • Medical Advice: The four layers of drowning prevention

    Medical Advice: The four layers of drowning prevention

    One of the many benefits of living in Florida is the beautiful weather nearly year round. It is common for Florida residents to go to the beach, swim in the pool, and participate in recreational water activities well into the fall and even some winter months. Swimming is a great way to get exercise and…

  • Publisher’s Note: Together – We can be a part of the solution

    Publisher’s Note: Together – We can be a part of the solution

    You may not be aware of it, but our region has a big problem. Here’s a look at some of the facts:

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