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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…

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  • Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy

    Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy

    With the increase in longevity and improvement in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, a sizable proportion of Americans are on either an antiplatelet agent or full anticoagulation. These are commonly known as blood thinners. In the next two columns, I’ll talk about the most commonly used blood thinners. Common indications for requiring antiplatelet agents are…

  • Celebrating Glaucoma Awareness Month

    Celebrating Glaucoma Awareness Month

    January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease where the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged over time. Each eye has an optic nerve. This nerve acts like a cable sending information about what you see to the brain. This is just like a cable to your television. Without treatment,…

  • Smoking Hurts More Than Your Lungs

    Smoking Hurts More Than Your Lungs

    I cannot really believe that the holidays are upon us already.  This year has been like no other with its  usual mix of pain and pleasure. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the role of lifestyle in the management of vascular disease that can lend a sense of control in its otherwise…

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