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Pop Quiz! Are You Watching Your Macros?

The Secret to a Healthy Diet Is Hidden In the Details If you wanted to...

3 Things Every Diabetic Should Know About Their Vision

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. November is...
Nelson Kirkland

Thank You for Making the Expo the Best Yet

After months of growing excitement for the Central Florida Health Expo, Hurricane Milton blew through...

Navigating Social Events With Diabetes: A Guide for Polk County Residents

by DR. JOY JACKSON As the holidays approach, attending social events can present a unique...

Watson Clinic Urgent Care South Welcomes New Medical Provider

LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to its team...

BayCare Partners With HHS to Increase Emergency Care After Hurricanes

BayCare Health System has partnered with the federal government to establish the first Disaster Medical...

67 Babies Born at AdventHealth’s Florida Hospitals During Hurricane Milton

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women...

Watson Clinic Recruits 2 Additional Physicians

LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic recently welcomed two additions to its team of expert physicians. Henna...

Watson Clinic Allergy Department Welcomes New Registered Nurse Practitioner

LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic recently welcomed a new addition to their team of expert medical...

Watson Clinic Announces October 2024 PEER Award Winner

Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for...

New York Times Best-Selling Author Tells Her Own Story of Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Advocacy for Screenings

Orlando, Fla. –“The only way through it is through it.” Breast cancer survivor Kristin Harmel...

Additional Nurse Practitioner Joins Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center

LAKELAND, Fla. — Registered nurse practitioner Brittany Six, APRN, FNP has joined the Oncology-Hematology department of the Watson...

Family Medicine Physician Now Accepting Appointments From Watson Clinic Plant City Location

LAKELAND, Fla. — Board-certified Family Medicine specialist Kristina Hair, DO is now accepting appointments from Watson Clinic Plant City at...

Lakeland Regional Health and Ruthven Family Honor Dr. James Melton With Emergency Department Lobby Renovation

LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health worked closely with Greg and Kim Ruthven to honor longtime...
Jessica McDonald

The Power of Support

It can be heart-wrenching to watch a friend or family member go through a cancer...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its...

Please and Thank you 

by JENNIFER GOODSON, LMHC, MA Do you find you always say “yes” to others but...

Step Aside, Pumpkin Spice

These Classic Fall Flavors Deserve a Bit of the Spotlight by RYAN MILEJCZAK Fall is...

Expanded Footprint

Lakeland Commission Approves New AdventHealth Hospital by PAUL CATALA Christine Konior has lived in South...

Mammograms Matter

Survivor Turns Breast Cancer Diagnosis Into Mission to Help Others by REBEKAH PIERCE For most...

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