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Warner University & AdventHealth University Partner to Create New Healthcare Career Pathways

Plan Will Be Beneficial for Students Interested in Beginning Their Education at Warner Before Transferring to AHU by REBEKAH PIERCE For many students at Warner University, the dream of a career in healthcare just became a lot more attainable thanks to an exciting new partnership with AdventHealth University. As a small, private Christian university in…
Webber Nursing Program’s First Graduate Hits the Ground Running

by SHAYLYNN MARKS When Jaronda Terrell walked across the stage as the first-ever graduate of Webber International University’s nursing program, she wasn’t just celebrating a personal milestone, she was making history. A first-generation college student, Terrell endured long nights of studying and demanding clinical rotations. Through it all, she persevered with her heart for her mother…
Nurses Month Spotlight: Polk County’s Standout Nurses Making a Difference

Nurses Making a Difference Throughout Polk In honor of National Nurses Month, we asked local healthcare institutions to share a handful of their outstanding nurses with us. What they shared offers a glimpse into the dedication and commitment that drives healthcare excellence. Bond Clinic We would like to highlight two team members: Sharon Flecha, RN,…

Health Facts: Break an old habit for the new year

RARELY DO WE have the chance to start over, but when it comes to health, every year presents an opportunity to make a positive change. Health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. With that in…
Editor’s Dose: If you take nothing else away from Amanda’s story, remember these three things

IF YOU’VE READ the fitness story in this edition of Central Florida Health News, then read on. If you haven’t, then stop right here, click back to http://bit.ly/2jmLtAE, and return to this when you’re done. There are a few key points that— no matter what your New Year’s resolution is — you can apply from…
Word of Mouth: Resolving to be better about dental care

YOU’VE LIKELY MADE resolutions to change bad habits when it comes to diet and exercise, but have you made resolutions to break bad habits when it comes to your teeth? Keeping your mouth and teeth healthy should be as important as keeping the rest of your body healthy. Damage to your teeth can be painful,…