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  • Strength in Sisterhood

    Strength in Sisterhood

    Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida Provides Resources, Support for Local Patients by PAMELA PALONGUE The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida began when just one woman decided to take it upon herself to start something amazing.    Leah Grieger was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was just 33 and the mom of two children…

  • Home Run for Local Physician

    Home Run for Local Physician

     Haven’s Dr. Henne Receives Polk Emerging Leaders Award by TERESA SCHIFFER   In the four years that Dr. Michelle Henne has been practicing sports medicine at the Relevè Sports Medicine clinic in Winter Haven, she has made a noticeably positive impact on the community, and not just within Polk County. Her efforts have recently been…

  • An Education in Fortitude

    An Education in Fortitude

    Breast Cancer Patient Discusses the Lessons Her Journey Has Taught Her story by TIM CRAIG photos by MICHAEL WILSON Three truths have become readily apparent to Cyntrena Gregory over the past 11 months.   Gregory, from Winter Haven, first felt a slight lump in her breast in late 2020, but didn’t really take serious note…

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  • Medical Advice: Find your ‘inner quitter’

    Medical Advice: Find your ‘inner quitter’

    WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY into the new year and, as usual, many have begun their long list of New Year’s resolutions. Despite best intentions, some of those resolutions have probably fallen by the wayside. However, here is one that’s worth the extra effort this year — quit smoking.

  • Stay Fit Focused: Exercise tips for the New Year

    Stay Fit Focused: Exercise tips for the New Year

    THE HOLIDAY SEASON is special, but it is also a time when you can experience serious weight gain. November and December are jam-packed with parties, holiday activities, and get-togethers that minimize your time for exercise and also feature calorie-filled feasts, desserts, and candy.

  • Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year

    Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year

    SMILES ARE IMPORTANT. They say a smile can look like a million bucks or can make another feel like a million bucks … the advantages are endless. Whichever saying you choose, a healthy and beautiful smile can make you feel happier and increase your confidence. The start of the New Year is the perfect time…

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