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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,…

Publisher’s Note: The busy person’s baby steps along the path to better heart health

WE’VE ALL HEARD about the seven things you can do to keep healthy and prevent heart disease. (If you haven’t already, then don’t worry, because you’re about to.) They are listed as follows: Eat a heart-healthy diet, be active every day, avoid tobacco use, keep a healthy weight, keep your blood pressure healthy, keep your…
Healthy Cook: Fooling the senses for feeling full after a meal

WE EAT FIRST with our eyes, then aroma comes into play. Our brain says if it looks good and smells good, it will taste good. And if it’s a big pile of food, we will be satisfied. Here’s the trick: You can fool your senses. One of the easiest ways is with the size aspect.…
Healthy Smiles: Diabetes and your oral health

PEOPLE WITH DIABETES tend to have more serious cases of oral disease, which can trigger diabetic complications. That’s why your dentist is so important as part of your health team. Although anyone can develop gum disease, there is a link between high blood sugar and increased incidence of periodontitis. Periodontitis (periodontal disease) is caused by…