Presidents Column

Watson Clinic Recruits Additional Psychiatrist

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to their department of Psychiatry...

Watson Clinic Announces September 2023 PEER Award Winner

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

New Provost to Inspire Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders

Dr. Karen Benn Marshall joins AdventHealth University. ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 — AdventHealth University is pleased to...

Baycare Ranked Nationally on Great Place to Work® and PEOPLE® Companies That Care List for Third Time Since 2020

08/23/2023 BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, has been ranked nationally...

In the Know: The Latest Honors and Recognitions at Area Healthcare Facilities

compiled by TERESA SCHIFFER Watson Clinic Some talented new practitioners have joined the expert staff...

The Latest News Is Not What You’d Expect

If you’ve been reading news articles about Florida and health lately, you may be scratching...

Working to Alleviate Child Food Insecurity in Polk County

by DR. JOY JACKSON September is Hunger Action Month — a time to end hunger...

Healthy Cook

Give Your Kids Permission to Veg Out by CAROL CORLEY It’s always a challenge to...

Are You At Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease?

September is Peripheral Arterial Disease awareness month. PAD is a chronic condition affecting 20 million...

New Face at Polk State

Inaugural AdventHealth Dean of Nursing Talks About Making Difference by K. MICHELE TRICE A $1.7...

Expanded Options

Southeastern University Introduces New Hybrid Associate’s Degree in Nursing Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Lakeland’s Southeastern...

Diagnosed With Astigmatism? You’ve Got Options

by TINCY THOMAS, O.D. You were told that you have astigmatism—a seemingly scary term! Luckily...

Have the Talk: Communication About Youth Suicide Can Save Lives

by TERESA SCHIFFERSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Of all the difficult or uncomfortable conversations...

Pop Quiz!

National Epidemic: Get the Facts on Childhood Obesity September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month...

Reaping What They Sowed

5 of BayCare Residency Program’s Inaugural Class Staying in Area to Provide Care by TERESA...

Grounding Tips for Back-to-School Anxiety

by Jennifer Goodson, MA, LMHC The new school year brings back routines for the next...

Investing in Tomorrow’s Health Heroes

The nation is in the midst of a healthcare staffing crisis, and that makes this...

Harnessing Early Interests

At Central Florida Health News, we work hard to take the top health headlines and...

Watson Clinic Welcomes New Physicians & Providers

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their...

Watson Clinic Earns National Recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home

Lakeland, FL –Watson Clinic has achieved Certificates of Recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by...

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