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  • Central Florida Health Care’s Success Is Rooted in Recruiting and Retention

    Central Florida Health Care’s Success Is Rooted in Recruiting and Retention

    by RYAN MILEJCZAK sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Today Central Florida Health Care is known for its outreach and prominence in the community, but that’s because it has consciously worked to build a top-tier image and recruit top talent.  CFHC Chief Human Resources Officer Phil Kenney says the company has come a long way,…

  • Pop Quiz! Are You Flu-ent on Prevention? A-choose Wisely

    Pop Quiz! Are You Flu-ent on Prevention? A-choose Wisely

    The holiday season approaches, but so does the gift that will not stop giving — flu season. While the influenza virus can circulate at any time of the year, flu season peaks from December to February. The flu is a serious illness that can lead to pneumonia, bacterial infections, hospitalization, or worse. Take our quiz…

  • Brimming With Hope

    Brimming With Hope

    Mother of T1D Uses Cups of Hope to Raise Awareness by REBEKAH PIERCE It’s the little things in life that make it so meaningful – and for families affected by type 1 diabetes, it might truly be as simple as sharing a good cup of coffee. Katie Schmid started the Polk County chapter of Cups…

Columns

  • Body, Mind & Spirit: How to be a better health-nag

    Most people don’t like a nag. So when it comes to important issues like physical fitness, a bit of diplomacy is in order – especially when it involves your spouse. “If you nag they just get mad,” says Jamie Moore, a registered dietitian at Lake Wales Medical Center. “It’s more leading by example.” “Show how…

  • PCMA Letter: Be aware and take caution at the beach

      PCMA LETTER Title: Be Aware and Take Caution at the Beach   Besides the fact that June is National Safety Month, June 5-11 is our nation’s official Rip Current Awareness week. With school out and the summer season upon us, the beach will become a major hot spot for quality time with family and…

  • Publisher’s Note: A quick look at the past and present

    Publisher’s Note: A quick look at the past and present

      Well, another month has come and gone and I can’t believe it’s already June! It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the New Year with Dr. Sergio Seoane of the Polk County Medical Association on our cover, and here we are, halfway through the year and looking ahead to our summer kick-off edition.…

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