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Watson Clinic Announces April 2024 PEER Award Winner

provided by WATSON CLINIC Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part...

AdventHealth Awards Nearly $1 Million to 4 Nonprofits Addressing Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges

provided by ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, Fla. — AdventHealth is distributing nearly $1 million to recipients of its...

Free Heart Screening Detected a Local Student Athlete’s Potentially Fatal Heart Condition

provided by ADVENTHEALTH DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seventeen-year-old Brogan Kelly loves to play sports, including football and...

AdventHealth Kissimmee Opens New Floor in Patient Tower 

provided by ADVENTHEALTH On April 1, AdventHealth Kissimmee opened a new floor in its patient...

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Announces Formation of Vita Nova Insights, a Healthcare Analytics Company

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) today announced the formation of a new healthcare...

Move the Needle

Even though most people know the importance of physical activity, only about 22% of American...

What on Earth Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

by EDWARD ATTAWAY, O.D.  Ischemic optic neuropathy may seem like a complex term, but it...

Medical Advice: Seniors at Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer

by DR. JOY JACKSON One of the most common health concerns people have as they...

Something to Smile About

Annual No-Cost Dental Clinic Coming to Lakeland in May by JULIE BUTTERFIELD Although all three...

Amp Up Your Grilled Cheese Game

Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs Put a Whole New Spin on an Old Favorite by RYAN...

Lower Extremity Swelling May Be Linked to Venous Insufficiency

The abnormal buildup of fluid in the body is called edema. Edema is commonly seen...

Relay for Life Polk County

March 15, 2024, Winter Haven...

Unlock Your Golden Years

The Secret to Healthy Aging Is Hidden in the Basics Everybody wants the scoop on...

Delivering Hope

For Many Seniors, Meals on Wheels Is More Than a Meal — It’s a Lifeline...

Opioid Addiction: Do You Know the Signs?

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Opioid addiction is one of the...

Pop Quiz!

Osteoarthritis Can Be a Real Pain in the Joint It’s common for most people to...

Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Aging Parents

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC As our parents grow older, it is natural for our...

Healthy Aging & You

Seniors make up a significant percentage of our population here in Central Florida. In fact...

Nurses Needed, STAT

Concerns over nursing shortages are nothing new. In fact, shortages have been a recurring dilemma...

Bartow Regional Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification

provided by BAYCARE Bartow, Fla. – Since its creation in 2020, Bartow Regional Medical Center’s...

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