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Overcoming Fear With Education

Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care by TERESA SCHIFFER Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American women, with 13% of the female population developing the disease at some point in their life. While it is the second-leading cause of death by cancer in women, there is good news. “The one…
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

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…

Back to School Oral Health Tips

It’s hard to believe August is already here. Where has summer gone? With family vacations and beach days behind us, it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming school year. Outside of the new backpacks, shiny binders, and endless notebooks, there are other important items you need to prioritize before sending your kids back to…
Children’s Eye Health

Children require clear vision in each eye and both eyes working together properly to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. We use our eyes to read, write, throw a ball, utilize computers, and watch TV as well as other activities. As children advance in school, the demand for clear vision increases because they spend…
Central Florida Health Care Hosts Teaching Kitchen Workshop

[ot-gallery url=”https://centralfloridahealthnews.com/gallery/teaching-kitchen-workshop”] On June 6, Central Florida Health Care held their Teaching Kitchen Workshop focused on men’s health, food safety, ad weight control. The facilitator of the evening, registered/licensed dietician Ron Lund, walked through various recipes and cooking tips and was available for questions throughout the event. Next month’s class will be held on July…