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Southeastern University Introduces New Hybrid Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Lakeland’s Southeastern University has been offering high-quality, faith-based education to Central Florida and beyond for decades. With programs in fields like ministerial leadership, educational medicine, and business studies, they’ve helped many students achieve their professional goals. Now, SEU is hoping to help…
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Have the Talk: Communication About Youth Suicide Can Save Lives
by TERESA SCHIFFERSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Of all the difficult or uncomfortable conversations parents need to have with their children before they’re grown, one of the most challenging subjects to broach could suicide. But silence can kill, making it absolutely vital that parents summon the nerve to open communication on this topic. Suicide…
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National Epidemic: Get the Facts on Childhood Obesity September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. While Florida ranks 35th in the nation for childhood obesity, the problem is widespread across the country. Knowing the ins and outs of the disease is the first step to ending it. Take our quiz on childhood obesity to learn…
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7 Ways to Save Money on Your Glaucoma Drops
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve of the eye. It is the cable that carries the information from the eye to the brain. Any damage to this optic nerve due to high pressures can damage it, resulting in lower vision or vision loss. Therefore, it is essential to treat glaucoma…
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How Do Neuromodulators Fight Signs of Aging?
Time takes its toll on all of us, and it would be nice if we could slow down its effects, wouldn’t it? Well, Lakeside Dermatology has some good news for you – there is a way to turn back the clock! Neuromodulators can smooth out your wrinkles and creases to give you a fresh, youthful…
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Treatments Can Help Diminish Acne Scars
Many adults struggle with acne scarring, whether left over from their teenage years or as a more recent result. There are many ways to reduce the appearance of or even heal old acne scars. A dermatologist can help assess the patient’s skin and scarring and recommend treatments. There are several kinds of acne scars.…
