Presidents Column

PCMA Letter: What’s the Skinny on Summer Skin Care?

The lazy days of summer are officially in full swing, but now is not the...
Nelson Kirkland

If I knew then what I know now

When I was a kid, my family and I would drive up to the Florida...

Actinic Keratosis: What It Is and How to Treat It

Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a skin condition that, when left untreated...

Key Steps for Preventing Amputations

More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes, and 10% to 15% of people with...

Action Plan for Healthy Vision

By: Chelsea Hollier, O.D. Routine eye exams can help your eye doctor prevent, diagnose, and...

The Lowdown on Low T

Understanding the Causes of Decreased Hormone Production...

Easing the Urge

Urologist Explains Treatments for Enlarged Prostate...

Pop Quiz

Say What?! These Facts About Hearing Loss May Surprise You...

Platelet-Rich Plasma Can Prompt Hair Regrowth

Alopecia, or hair loss, can leave men and women alike struggling to accept their changing...

Cholesterol a Big Factor in Vascular Health 

This is the last part of the series focusing on lifestyle management for the prevention...

Demystifying the Eyedrop Aisle

Many eye disorders can be treated effectively with eye drops and products found over the...

More Nurses, Stat!

Central Florida Institutions Working Hard Today to Prepare the Nurses of Tomorrow...

Hail to the Chief Nursing Officer

Kristen Smith Talks About Her Plans for BayCare Polk and Why Nurses Are Indispensable...

Pop Quiz!

What’s the Root Cause of Your Back Pain? ...

Making Mental Health Matter

Peace River Center Teams With Polk Vision to Host Panel Discussions...

Pollenpalooza

Your Spring Allergy Survival Guide by SEAN JARVIS   If there is any doubt that...

The Role of Exercise in Vascular Disease Prevention

Spring is such a lovely time! We hope everyone has gotten used to the time...

Doc, I Have Type II Diabetes. Will I Go Blind?

Patients who present with a diabetes history are worried about their vision.  If the patient...

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