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  • Pop quiz on getting a nursing education

    Pop quiz on getting a nursing education

    Test your knowledge before you join this fast-growing field THEY’RE EVERYWHERE: in schools, hospitals, in our homes, at the doctor’s offices, in military installations, and more. They’re nurses, and they belong to one of the fastest-growing job segments in the country.

  • Prevention: Senior Circle helps retirees stay active

    Prevention: Senior Circle helps retirees stay active

    A Q&A with Julie Sing AS WE AGE, it’s important to keep our mind and body active. We interviewed Julie Sing, marketing manager/Senior Circle advisor at Lake Wales Medical Center (LWMC), about one way to do that: the Senior Circle.

  • Take it from a nurse who knows!

    Take it from a nurse who knows!

    Four things you should expect during your hospital stay FROM THE TIME you arrive and are admitted, throughout your treatment, and until the time you are discharged, there are some essential things you should expect from your healthcare team during your hospital stay. Your nurse, especially, will have a key role in the process from…

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  • Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

    Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

    It’s here! The fifth annual Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is available hot off the press for all of your referral needs. We’re happy to report that we’ve gotten bigger and better. There are more physicians than ever in this directory, which means more options for you.

  • How to maintain oral health during the holidays

    How to maintain oral health during the holidays

    The holiday season is fast approaching with many distractions that might keep you from maintaining good oral health. Luckily, following a few tips can help ensure that your mouth stays in tip-top shape throughout the holidays! Up your oral care routine First and foremost, stick to your daily oral care routine. Then, to make sure…

  • The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

    The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

    The immediate questions: Why? How did it happen? How long will she be there? How quickly can I get there? She’ll be upset, especially being alone. But can I get away right now? As care managers in geriatrics and dementia care, participating in ER visits is one of our biggest strengths and helps provide peace…

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