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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,…

Brain Attack, Stroke, and Mini-Stroke: Are You at Risk?

Approximately 700,000 strokes occur in the United States annually. Stroke, or brain attack, is a disease that involves the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen to the brain gets blocked by a blood clot most commonly. With the oxygen supply to the brain…
My Doctor Says I’m a Glaucoma Suspect – Now What?

Hearing that you may have a sight-threatening visual condition is scary to hear. So let’s better understand what glaucoma is and how you and your doctor can protect your vision. We’ll discuss what glaucoma is and how it is detected and diagnosed, and we’ll even discuss some front-line treatment options to give you peace of…
Cryosurgery is a common practice in dermatology

Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold to treat medical conditions. It works by freezing off harmful cells or skin tags, leaving room for new cells to grow. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, from warts to early-stage skin cancers, as well as some internal conditions and cancers. It doesn’t have…