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  • Deep Dive Into the Delta Variant

    Deep Dive Into the Delta Variant

    Lakeland Regional Health’s Dr. Haight Talks About the Latest Threat by TERESA SCHIFFER With new cases of COVID-19 rising throughout Florida, if you have been hesitant to get vaccinated, this could be a good time to commit to that. New cases have spiked in the past month from about 23,000 new cases per week throughout…

  • Make It OK!

    Make It OK!

     Peace River Center Campaign Aims to Quash Stigma Associated With Mental Illness  by TERESA SCHIFFER   With one in five people experiencing a mental health issue at some point in their lives, it is vitally important that as a society we remove the stigma associated with mental illness in order to encourage those affected by…

  • Decision Time: ER or Urgent Care?

    Decision Time: ER or Urgent Care?

    Urgent Care Facilities Help to Ease the Burden on Emergency Rooms by TERESA SCHIFFER When patients are experiencing a medical emergency, whether it’s a serious injury or symptoms of severe illness, it’s important for them to get the right care. While an emergency room may be first to come to mind, sometimes a situation isn’t…

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  • Publisher’s Note: Update on HealthCare.gov and enrolling for health insurance

    Publisher’s Note: Update on HealthCare.gov and enrolling for health insurance

    As I’m writing this in late October, HealthCare.gov is still suffering from significant malfunctions, thus delaying the enrollment process for the healthcare plans under the Affordable Care Act. The website is designated as the hub for the enrollment period for Florida and 36 other states. However, these serious issues on the website have made it…

  • Ask a Nurse: Getting educated in wellness

    Ask a Nurse: Getting educated in wellness

    As someone who considers herself a perpetual student, I’m a big proponent of the old adage “never stop learning.” Because this is one of my mottos that I try to live by, I will be one of the presenters at a free event: A Night for Wellness Education. Other presenters will include Dr. Dale Wickstrom-Hill…

  • Editor’s Dose: Simple reminders from great women

    Editor’s Dose: Simple reminders from great women

    As I read Chris Hazelwood’s Q&A for the first time (article on page 14), I was inspired by her bravery and strength during a very challenging time in her life. She would be the first to say that she did not make it through her fight against breast cancer alone, but it also reminded me…

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