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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…
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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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The Doctor Is In
Winter Haven Hospital Therapy Dog Zora Is the Perfect Medicine Being in the hospital is scary. Being in the hospital for cancer treatment is even scarier. In fact, there are few things in life scarier than cancer. One local hospital has a team member specifically dedicated to helping to ease that fear and discomfort. Her…
Columns
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Associate Publisher’s Column: The business of health and you
I’d like to join our Publisher and Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) President in welcoming you to the first edition of Central Florida Health News (CFHN) magazine. The partnership between Central Florida Media Group (CFMG) and the PCMA will serve medical professionals as well as consumers. You’ll see locally focused coverage on topics like…