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Men Aren’t Immune to Breast Cancer

While men may not be the first ones to come to mind when you think of breast cancer awareness, they can still develop it. Central Florida Health News spoke with Winter Haven Hospital oncologist Dr. Hassan Ebrahim to learn more about breast cancer in men. Health News: What percent of breast cancer occurs in men?…
Saving Lives

AdventHealth Creates Test to Quickly Detect Deadly Amoeba Infections by TERESA SCHIFFER AdventHealth shared some news that’s pretty exciting for anyone who likes to enjoy freshwater lakes in warmer climates. Scientists have recently developed an effective test to determine whether an individual has been infected with any of three of the most common deadly amoebas…
Light From Darkness

Breast Cancer Survivors Share Stories of Perseverance Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care if you’re a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, or sole provider. It doesn’t care if you’re embarking on the best adventure of your life or going through your most trying time. Despite the awareness campaigns and vast education on the topic, the…

PCMA Letter: Staying healthy as you age doesn’t have to be puzzling

THIS EDITION of Central Florida Health News, the Senior Edition, addresses essential health conditions for you to consider (both for the present and as you age). Some of these topics might be close to home, such as management and treatment options for osteoporosis. Other topics might be issues that you don’t think are a problem…
Healthy Smiles: Dental implants can be a solution for a smile makeover

Before the development of dental implants, removable partial dentures or fixed bridges were the only alternatives to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures.
Heathcare Buzz: New Central Florida Health Care clinic in Mulberry

THE CITY OF MULBERRY is buzzing with excitement as residents watch the new Central Florida Health Care (CFHC) primary care clinic come to realization.