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...
Pop Quiz: Pain in the Back – Causes and Relief Methods of Back Pain
by ERIKA ALDRICH Anyone suffering from back pain knows that it can be one of...
Dr. Rosemarie Lamm Represents a Life of Learning and Giving Back
by TIM CRAIG A chat with Health Hero Dr. Rosemarie Lamm is a lesson in...
The Importance of Regular Cleanings
We’re now three months into 2019, and if you can’t remember the last time you...
Taking Care of Your Eyes
The gift of sight is one of our most valued senses and often not paid...
The Facts About Whitening Your Teeth at Home
by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD If the tint of your teeth has you hesitating to...
Our Commitment to Providing Care for Migrant Patients and the Local Community
by KIMBER VASQUEZ, MD With our deep roots in the Central Florida community and with...
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Did you know over 2 million Americans are affected by glaucoma? With proper treatment, the...
Lending a Helping Paw
Service Dogs Offer More Than You Might Think by MATT NORMAN When you think...
