Health Hero: Tonja Johnson Brings Support to Vitiligo Community
by TIM CRAIG When Tonja Johnson first saw a spot on her skin in...
When Should Men be Getting their Checkups and Screenings?
by ERIKA ALDRICH It’s always important to see a doctor regularly and practice preventative care...
A Cautionary Tale for Frequent Biting, Grinding, or Clenching
by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Biting and chewing your food. It’s something we do every...
Caring for Your Kid’s Teeth
by ARCHANA ANTONY, DDS It’s not easy, but somebody has to do it. If you...
Diverticular Disease
Dr. Trishanna Sookdeo Diverticular disease describes the formation of small pouches in the large intestinal...
Teeth Whitening
By William Nerestant, DDS With the weather getting hotter and hotter, the summer months are...
Learn About LASIK and Other Refractive Procedures
By David Loewy, MD Refractive surgery is designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and...
Manual or Electric Toothbrushes?
Looking at the Pros and Cons of Your Main Oral Hygiene Tool by MARY TOOTHMAN...
A Tribute to Our Local Nurses
Celebrating National Nurses Week by Highlighting the Great Work of our Area Nurses Bartow Regional...
The Connection Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
By Teresa Schiffer Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that many people suffer from as...
Wake Up to these Facts and Stats About Getting Better Sleep
A good night’s sleep is worth its weight in gold when it comes to your...
Pattie Johnson, LVIM’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year
When a patient makes an appointment at the Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Lakeland...
Is It a Virus or Allergies?
With one in every five Americans having some kind of allergy, it’s pretty common. There...
The “Ripe” Time for Cataract Surgery
Whenever I tell a patient that he or she has cataracts they immediately ask if...
A Cautionary Tale for Frequent Biting, Grinding, or Clenching
Biting and chewing your food. It’s something we do every day and without thinking. That’s...
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
The month of April is considered National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society’s...
What Counts as Exercise?
Making the effort to exercise regularly is an admirable pursuit. Physical activity can play a...
Keeping Seniors Safe: New Senior Protection Team Looks to Stop Elder Crime & Abuse
By MATT NORMAN Most seniors today live active, vibrant lives. Still, there are many factors...
Breath of Life: Local Nurses Provide Community with Valuable CPR Training
by TERESA SCHIFFER It is estimated that more than 359,000 cardiac arrests take place outside...
Staying Active During the Golden Years
How Exercise Can Help Senior Citizens Both Physically and Mentally by DAPHNE RENELUS There are...
