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Recruiting the Future

Area Nursing Programs Tackling Nursing Shortage Head On by REBEKAH PIERCE With the rapid expansion of the healthcare sector in Central Florida, you’d think the number of nurses is booming right along with it. But it’s not, and that’s putting the pressure on nursing programs at area schools to recruit more students into the profession.…
Identify Causes and Create Individualized Plans to Curb Childhood Obesity

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care It’s no secret that obesity is a major challenge throughout our country. Obesity can affect people of all ages, but perhaps most concerning is the growing prevalence of obesity in children. To learn more about this issue, we reached out to Central Florida Health Care’s Dr.…
Pop Quiz! Put the Pro in Probiotics

There are plenty of adages extolling the importance of the gut: “an army marches on its stomach,” “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” and “go with your gut feeling,” are just a few. Doctors and scientists are adding another: “gut health affects overall health.” There are trillions of bacteria, viruses, and…

Whole-Person Health Care is Now in Polk County

Effective September 1, 2019, the 193-bed Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and the 160-bed Lake Wales Medical Center have joined the health system as AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales. This acquisition includes both hospitals’ related businesses, physician clinic operations and outpatient services. AdventHealth is also welcoming more than1,200 new employees to…
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. Over the past several years, the incidence of diabetes has grown as well as the rate of vision loss due to the disease. Diabetes can cause many eye problems. Here are three important things every diabetic should know to help preserve their…
Holiday Tips for a Healthy Smile

Holiday season is fast approaching, and with it all the treats and goodies that are synonymous with the season. At Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we want to help you protect your teeth throughout the year, without forsaking the tasty foods and beverages that will be offered over the next few months. Here are…