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Spotlight on Students’ Mental Health

New Law Seeks to Lower Number of Baker Act Incidents by MARY TOOTHMAN When state Rep. David Silvers heard about one child’s horrific experience as she was taken into custody under Florida’s Baker Act, he couldn’t stop thinking about it. A news story about the circumstances haunted him. The Baker Act is a Florida law…
Pop Quiz: Are Your Protecting Your Eyes From Digital Eye Strain?

For the majority of Americans, screen time is all the time. We utilize computers, tablets, and smart phones constantly, whether at work or for leisure. While the advantages of such technology can’t be denied, all of that time spent looking at a screen is not good for your eyes! Digital eye strain is a very…
Skintelligence

Most Skin Cancer Is Preventable; Early Precautions Pay Off Later by TIM CRAIG Tom and Ariana Glennon know about the sun. From being stationed out in the South Pacific to making a life in Winter Haven, the pair’s experience with the sun’s rays has evolved. “When we were younger, there was no thought about sunscreen,”…

Dental Implants Can Help You Save Face

Losing your teeth can be a painful and traumatic experience, whether it’s due to age, injury, or tooth decay. Whether we realize it or not, our teeth are integral to our well-being and self-esteem. Fortunately, there are restorative procedures available for those who have lost teeth. Winter Haven Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to…
Whole-Person Health Care is Now in Polk County

Effective September 1, 2019, the 193-bed Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and the 160-bed Lake Wales Medical Center have joined the health system as AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Lake Wales. This acquisition includes both hospitals’ related businesses, physician clinic operations and outpatient services. AdventHealth is also welcoming more than1,200 new employees to…
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. Over the past several years, the incidence of diabetes has grown as well as the rate of vision loss due to the disease. Diabetes can cause many eye problems. Here are three important things every diabetic should know to help preserve their…