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Surviving COVID-19: One Man’s Story of Gratitude

Auburndale’s Keith Johnson Talks About His Journey and the Healthcare Workers Who Saved His Life by MARY TOOTHMAN Amid the confusion, sadness, and fear that COVID-19 has brought, an Auburndale man is calmly and gratefully sharing his story of recovery with others to praise and give thanks to the healthcare workers who fought fiercely for…
On the Front Line

Charge Nurse Describes New Normal Caring for COVID-19 Patients by TERESA SCHIFFER As coronavirus deaths rise around the world, Central Florida is rushing to meet the increased demand on the healthcare system. David Coicou is on the front line of the medical field’s fight against this illness, working as a charge nurse at AdventHealth Orlando…
Care During Crisis

Virus Changes How Clinics Reach Patients by TIM CRAIG It didn’t take long for Central Florida Health Care CEO Ann Claussen to realize that the COVID-19 virus was going to change the way they do things. Claussen says that in early March, Polk County’s first confirmed case of the virus was diagnosed through the group’s…

Word of Mouth: The warnings of sensitive teeth

Any doctor or dentist will tell you that pain is a warning sign your body is sending to tell you something is amiss. Tooth sensitivity is no different. The sharp, quick pain you feel when you eat or drink something cold or hot is a warning sign to see your dentist.
Healthy Smiles: From brides and grooms to dads and grads, we design beautiful smiles

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY or graduation day, the only thing that will stand out more than your gown or tux, is your beaming smile! Soon, you’ll be creating memories and capturing images to last a lifetime.
Healthy Cook: A superfood a day keeps the doctor away

Down on the plate … it’s a bird … it’s a grain … it’s s-u-p-e-r-food! Superfoods are popping up like mushrooms in a cow pasture. Some are touted to be the next cure for ingrown toenails and the chewable elixir for terminal hangover. News of these is often accompanied by a free offer and the…