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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…
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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…
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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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Get Going Into The New Year
As we usher in the new year, many plan to make health and wellness a priority. Optimal health, defined as physical, mental and social wellbeing can be challenging for many to achieve . Here are some tips for starting a good healthy lifestyle in the new year Get up and go: jump into exercise from…
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It Takes a Community to Heal A Warrior
The holiday season is a time of catching up with friends and family and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately for many veterans suffering from PTSD and their families, it can be a challenging and stressful time of year. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, each day 22 veterans take their own lives. It…
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Three Reasons to Smile This Holiday Season
by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Since this is the Health & Beauty Edition and the holidays are up on us, let’s switch it up a bit and talk about how a beautiful smile can change how you look and feel for the better. It’s not uncommon for someone with a cracked tooth or yellow enamel…