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  • Q & A: What it takes to work on the front lines of patient care

    Q & A: What it takes to work on the front lines of patient care

    Paula Miller talks about the challenges and rewards of being a nurse There to get you settled when you arrive, and there to discharge you when you leave, nurses are an integral part of quality care in the field of medicine. We interviewed Paula Miller, director of quality at Bartow Regional Medical Center, about what it…

  • Healthcare workers in demand

    Healthcare workers in demand

    A look at local opportunities from the ground up As baby boomers age, there will be more job opportunities in healthcare in Central Florida.  Nurses likely will continue to be in demand, and local schools are offering the training needed.  “Students seek our Nursing Program because they know it will give them more than just…

  • College Wellness 101

    College Wellness 101

    Making better choices for campus life now and the career ahead College can be an exciting time as most students are starting adulthood, but it’s also a time where many start out on the wrong foot.  We’ve all heard of the “Freshman 15,” the weight gain that is common during freshman year, but it’s just…

Columns

  • Healthy Cook: Three steps to make positive strides toward portion control

    Healthy Cook: Three steps to make positive strides toward portion control

    HERE WE GO AGAIN. It’s that time of year when we look at our waistlines with disbelief — like the creeping credit card bill — “Where did all that come from?” It’s a case of, “If you don’t eat it, it doesn’t end up around your middle.”

  • Publisher’s Note: Save the dates for these Central Florida Health Expo shows

    ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, we hosted our inaugural Central Florida Health Expo. We’re pleased to report that the event was a success! In fact, it was such a success that we have booked three more expos for the 2017 calendar year.

  • Family Health: Watch for these pneumonia symptoms

    Family Health: Watch for these pneumonia symptoms

    THE FLU is especially common during the winter months and can be a dangerous illness, especially for young children and older adults. It is extremely important to be aware of the flu’s potential progression into pneumonia and how to recognize pneumonia symptoms. Especially for those 65 and older, pneumonia cases tend to be more severe,…

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