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  • Making African-American history in Polk

    Making African-American history in Polk

    Alice Manley: A lifetime of service (above) Alice Manley stands with four generations of directors for the health department.  From left to right: Dr. Ulyee Choe (November 2012-Present); Dr. Daniel Haight (July 1996-November 2012); Dr. William F. Hill (January 1967-June 1985); and Dr. Kevin Sherin (July 1988-October 1993).  Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of…

  • Painting the town red with heart disease prevention

    Painting the town red with heart disease prevention

    How Polk is taking steps to increase awareness and lower your risk Bill Mutz thought he was just going to help with a demonstration when he volunteered for an ultrasound at a Lakeland Leadership Cardiology group. But what he learned actually helped him: The ultrasound showed blood was not flowing properly through his heart’s mitral…

  • New year, New you!

    New year, New you!

    How Polk County is Tackling Obesity and Residents are Making Healthier Lifestyle Choices Fifty-one year-old Ann Good topped 200 pounds last May. She lacked energy and was short of breath. Concerned about a family history of heart disease and diabetes, she decided to act. Today Good is 50 pounds lighter and breathing easier, in more…

Columns

  • Word of Mouth: Life impacts of dental implants

    Word of Mouth: Life impacts of dental implants

    THE RESULTS are in: seniors who lead an active lifestyle are healthier, live longer, and have a better quality of life than seniors who don’t. A winning smile is a first step for any senior in creating confidence, but not all seniors are confident in their smiles. Missing teeth or loose dentures may cause some…

  • Senior Health: Exercise to ease arthritis pain

    Senior Health: Exercise to ease arthritis pain

    MORE THAN 50 MILLION adults suffer from arthritis, and there are 100 different types and related conditions. Arthritis is not actually a single disease; rather, it refers to joint pain and joint disease. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, and these symptoms may come and go or become progressively worse over…

  • Editor’s Dose: This is diabetes

    Editor’s Dose: This is diabetes

    NOVEMBER is American Diabetes Month. It’s a time when the American Diabetes Association (ADA) works to turn the nation’s attention to a disease that affects tens of millions of people — and their families.

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