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  • For him: Taking time to take care of yourself

    For him: Taking time to take care of yourself

    Local Doctors (and Dads) Share How to Open the Door to a Longer, Healthier Life Fatherhood has many joys, but the stress of being a leader, provider, problem-solver, fix-it man, encourager, chauffeur, and disciplinarian can take a toll. In the long run, cutting stress and making a commitment to your health will help improve your…

  • Outdoor safety tips for summer

    Outdoor safety tips for summer

    Just in Time for Fireworks and Grilling Season According to the American Pyrotechnics Association’s National Council on Firework Safety, each year in the United States, fireworks cause 20,000 fires and almost 10,000 people are injured from activities related to fireworks. On average, four people die from their injuries each year. What is extremely eye opening…

  • A campaign to help those with hearing loss

    A campaign to help those with hearing loss

    How the ‘Loop Florida’ Initiative Will Create Better Quality Hearing for those in Need “Loop Florida” is a phrase that you will be hearing more often from now on. On April 17, the Loop Florida initiative was officially launched. Spearheaded by the Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center with participation by the Hearing Loss Association, Lakeland…

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  • Kickoff Summer with Clean Teeth!

    Kickoff Summer with Clean Teeth!

    By William Nerestant, DDS With June here, that means the Florida summer heat is back and school is out! We pay a lot of attention to dentist appointments and checkups as we get ready to go back to school or during the school year to have a bright smile for picture day, so does that…

  • Celebrating Our New Pediatric Center with a Free Summerfest and These Safety Tips

    Celebrating Our New Pediatric Center with a Free Summerfest and These Safety Tips

    by SANJA COSIC, MD   We have several locations throughout Polk, Highlands, and Hillsborough counties that serve our pediatric patients.  However, at our Avon Park location, we are celebrating our new center with a FREE Summerfest!  This family-friendly event will be held on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 950 CR 17A…

  • Cholesterol and Healthy Eating

    Cholesterol and Healthy Eating

    By Shiva Seetahal, MD Cholesterol is a word everyone is familiar with but few can easily explain. Most of us are aware that too much cholesterol is bad for the body and associated with heart disease, but recent insights into the roles of “good” cholesterol and terms such as “trans” fat have created areas of…

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