Health News
Features
-
Pegasus Partners
UCF Teams With AdventHealth, Orlando Health to Tackle Nursing Shortage by PAUL CATALA As more than 1,000 people each day make the Sunshine State their new homes, the need for healthcare professionals to take care of them intensifies. In April, the Florida Hospital Association said Florida will need more than 60,000 nurses in hospitals, clinics, and…
-
Don’t Forget Your Back-to-School Immunizations
by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care As parents prepare for the upcoming school year, many will be making appointments with their kids’ pediatricians for physicals. During those visits to the doctors’ offices, it’s likely that vaccinations will be discussed. While vaccinations are nobody’s favorite, they serve an important role and are very…
-
Pop Quiz!
Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding the Link The physical effects of menopause — hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain — are common knowledge, but did you know that menopause can affect your mental and emotional health, as well? Knowledge is power, so arm yourself and take our quiz to get the facts on menopause…
Columns
-
Associate Publisher’s Column: The business of health and you
I’d like to join our Publisher and Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) President in welcoming you to the first edition of Central Florida Health News (CFHN) magazine. The partnership between Central Florida Media Group (CFMG) and the PCMA will serve medical professionals as well as consumers. You’ll see locally focused coverage on topics like…