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  • Specialized Care

    Specialized Care

     Chapters Health System, Bartow Regional Medical Center Open Palliative Care Clinic by MARY TOOTHMAN In partnership with Chapters Health System, Bartow Regional Medical Center has opened a palliative care clinic in Bartow.   Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on relieving the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The provision of palliative care…

  • The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

    The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week.   Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director…

  • Paw and Order

    Paw and Order

    Winter Haven Police Department Therapy Dog Winning Hearts by PAUL CATALA The Winter Haven Police Department wants everyone to know their Miranda rights. In this particular case, those rights include the right to feel better, release anxiety, run fingers through soft fur and maybe even throw a ball.   Miranda is one of the newest members…

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  • Pediatric Partners: Water safety reminders for summer

    Pediatric Partners: Water safety reminders for summer

    WITH SUMMER almost here, families will be spending more time at the pool or beach. While wading through water provides relief from the scorching sun, it also poses dangers for your children. Here’s what you need to know about water safety.

  • Medical Advice: The battle against HPV

    Medical Advice: The battle against HPV

    A CHILDREN’S CARTOON from the 1980s used to end each broadcast with the phrase, “Knowing is half the battle.” Of course, the other half of the battle is usually acting on the knowledge. In the world of healthcare, information abounds. It is important for patients to know their health status and attend regular checkups.

  • Healthy Smiles: What does an oral exam include?

    Healthy Smiles: What does an oral exam include?

    MANY OF US don’t think twice about the oral exam. Some people just assume that the dentist is only looking for cavities. Well, there’s a lot more to the oral exam than that!

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