Presidents Column

Comprehensive cancer care arrives at AdventHealth Winter Garden 

The AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Winter Garden expands access to specialized care, advanced treatments and...

Watson Clinic Offering Immediate Job Openings At Surgery Center Locations

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic has announced immediate job openings at their two outpatient surgical...

Watson Clinic Recruits Otolaryngology Specialist, Breast Surgery Specialist

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their...

One Blood Nears Goal of Securing 50 Rare Blood Units for Florida Teen

Transplant Expected Soon, but Additional Blood Is Still Needed MIAMI, Fla. — July 15, 2026 –...

Lakeland Regional Health Adds 7 New Providers

LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health has recently welcomed the following new providers to the medical...

Minimally Invasive Procedure at AdventHealth Sebring Offers Hope for Patients With Hard-to-Control High Blood Pressure

SEBRING, Fla. — You may be one of the more than 1.4 billion adults dealing with hypertension...

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Welcomes First Baby

Baby Liam Will Receive a Full Scholarship From Polk State College LAKELAND, Fla. – Just...

Polk State Lakeland Library Receives Grant for Student Sensory Kits

Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in...

Polk State Celebrates 100% Licensure Pass Rates for All Health Sciences and Nursing Programs

Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the...

Watson Clinic General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist Achieves Distinguished Designation

LAKELAND, Fla. – Dany K. Barrak, MD, MPH, a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at Watson...

Watson Clinic Welcomes Three Additional Physician Assistants

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic recently welcomed the following new additions to their team of...

Watson Clinic Surgery Center South Celebrates Grand Opening

LAKELAND, Fla. – On Monday, July 6, influential members of our local business and medical...

Watson Clinic’s July 2026 PEER Award Winner: Bonnie Fletcher

Every month, Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member as the recipient of our Program...

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Now Receiving Patients

LAKELAND, Fla. (July 8, 2026) — Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital received its first...

BayCare Earns Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

BayCare Health System has earned the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental...

BayCare’s Exercise Oncology Program Helps Cancer Patients Stay Strong Through Treatment

When Frances “Frankie” Drew was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was already facing a difficult...

Blood Donors of African Descent Needed to Save Life of Teen

FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla. – July 1, 2026 —  A race against time is underway to...

From Emergency to Recovery: Sebring Veteran’s Story Highlights Prostate Cancer Awareness

SEBRING, Fla. (Friday, June 26, 2026) — You or a loved one may be among the millions...

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Recognizes St. Cloud Fire Rescue, Police Officers, Dispatchers With EMS Excellence Awards

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – This morning, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital recognized members of St. Cloud Fire Rescue...

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open in July

See Photos From the Hospital Preview Here LAKELAND, Fla. (June 25, 2026) — After more...
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