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  • Sleep Is a Superpower

    Sleep Is a Superpower

    Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health by RYAN MILEJCZAK According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States report not getting enough rest or sleep every day. You’ve likely heard time and again that sleep is essential to your physical health. But did you…

  • AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Winter Haven ER

    AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Winter Haven ER

    photos by MICHAEL WILSON & TYLER DiGIOVINE On Wednesday, June 7, AdventHealth celebrated the groundbreaking of its ER in Winter Haven.  “We are very excited to be taking this first step to further expand our footprint of emergency care services here in Winter Haven,’’ says Tim Clark, president and CEO of the AdventHealth Polk Market.…

  • Empowering the Providers

    Empowering the Providers

    Peer Support Coalition of Florida Launches Mental Health Training Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Healthcare workers face difficult mental health challenges in their day-to-day lives. Long working hours, irregular schedules, stressful environments, and exposure to suffering can take a toll on their mental health.  The Peer Support Coalition of Florida, an Orlando area nonprofit, is acknowledging…

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  • Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year

    Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year

    SMILES ARE IMPORTANT. They say a smile can look like a million bucks or can make another feel like a million bucks … the advantages are endless. Whichever saying you choose, a healthy and beautiful smile can make you feel happier and increase your confidence. The start of the New Year is the perfect time…

  • Pediatric Health: Staying on schedule with your child’s vaccinations

    Pediatric Health: Staying on schedule with your child’s vaccinations

    VACCINATIONS PROTECT against many infections, including pertussis, mumps, measles, and even polio and diphtheria. Despite the fact that many of these diseases now seem archaic, it is important that your child receive vaccines in accordance with the schedule set out by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Association of Pediatrics.…

  • Medical Advice: Influenza A (H3) strain update

    Medical Advice: Influenza A (H3) strain update

    WE DO NOT LIVE in a sterile environment. There are germs all around us. In fact, you carry more germ cells on your body than human ones. Most of these germs are harmless and actually beneficial by helping us digest food and aid our immune system. However, there are others that can make you sick…

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