Presidents Column

Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Skin Cancer

There are few things in life as scary as learning that you have cancer. At...

Contact Lens Care

Contact lenses may look like simple pieces of plastic, but actually, they are medical devices. ...

Strength in Sisterhood

Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida Provides Resources, Support for Local Patients by PAMELA PALONGUE...

Home Run for Local Physician

 Haven’s Dr. Henne Receives Polk Emerging Leaders Award by TERESA SCHIFFER   In the four...

An Education in Fortitude

Breast Cancer Patient Discusses the Lessons Her Journey Has Taught Her story by TIM CRAIG...

Pop Quiz: ADHD Is On the Tip of Everyone’s Tongue, but What Is It?

There are few childhood conditions more discussed these days than ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It...

Determination & Dreams

Polk State Respiratory Care Student Works Hard to Reach Her Goals by PAUL CATALA Shaledra...

Robotics Help Refine Hip, Knee Replacement

As we move further into the 21st century, more and more of the amazing things...

Unmasking the ‘Invisible Injury’: Knowing Concussion Signs Saves Lives

National Concussion Awareness Day is September 17. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the...

Happiness Happens… in the Sun!

Despite the recent rain, we residents of the Sunshine State still make time to enjoy...

Skin Cancer Screening a Necessity for Floridians

It should come as no big surprise that simply living in Florida puts you at...

Diagnosis and Treatment Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Last month, I explained what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its...

Pop Quiz: Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?

It’s time for school-age kids, adolescents, and teenagers to say goodbye to summer and return...

Youths and Suicide: Spot the Warning Signs

by MATT COBBLE  Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   Many health experts have noted...

New Doctors in a New Era

Pandemic Offers Unique Education for Medical Residents Starting Their Careers  by PAMELA  PALONGUE Dr. Akhila...

Deep Dive Into the Delta Variant

Lakeland Regional Health’s Dr. Haight Talks About the Latest Threat by TERESA SCHIFFER With new...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An aneurysm is a “weakening” or “dilatation” in a part of an artery. An estimated...

What Is Musculoskeletal Oncology?

Musculoskeletal oncology is a branch of orthopedic surgery that specializes in diagnosing and treating tumors...

Reducing Your Health Risks With Vaccines

Vaccines are one of the best ways to reduce your risk of illness and the...

August Is Children’s Eye Health/Safety Month

Children require clear and comfortable vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. They...

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