All about Allergies
Whether you call it seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis or hay fever, it affects millions of...
Lake Wales Medical Center’s Golden Care Unit is filling a need for behavioral health care specifically aimed at seniors.
When an elderly parent starts hearing music that isn’t there, or seeing objects that aren’t...
What is the Annual Wellness Visit?
by DR. JEFFREY EPSTEIN You may be wondering what exactly an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)...
Benefits of CareCredit
By Heather Hafner, Patient Relations Coordinator, Haines City Dental Most of us have times when...
What Dreams About Your Teeth Falling Out Might Really Mean
by WILLIAM NERESTANT, DDS Dreams can be confusing and intense experiences, and those that involve...
The “Ripe” Time for Cataract Surgery
by William Corkins, O.D. Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida Whenever I tell a patient that he...
Pop Quiz: See How Much You Know About Tooth and Gum Disease
by ERIKA ALDRICH Tooth and gum disease are important health considerations well beyond childhood...
Striking Out Cancer
World Record Attempt at Charity Challenge Helps Raise Cancer Awareness story by MARY TOOTHMAN...
Taking Care of B(us)iness
Highlighting local nurses who go above and beyond every day QUESTION: What actions (big or...
Spreading Smiles
Dental Care Becoming More Accessible For All by CHERYL ROGERS Highlands, and Hardee counties, where...
Recipe Spotlight: Lamb and Barley Soup & Easter Ham
by Trent Rowe, Food Editor This month’s Recipe Spotlight is focused on the Easter Holiday...
Central Florida Doctor: The Financial Planning Edition
Central Florida Doctor is a bi-monthly magazine targeted at the area’s medical professionals. The healthcare...
Central Florida Health News – Oral Health Edition
Coming to Central Florida Health News in May Achieving a Healthier Mouth With Prevention Tips...
Risk Factors for Cavities that May Surprise You
Everyone knows that cavities are caused by too much sugar and poor oral care like...
Urgency Versus Emergency: Know the Difference!
When you are sick or injured, the last thing on your mind is the cost...
Three Great Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit
You’ve had a physical, you’ve had your eyes checked, and your hearing. You have gone...
The Thyroid Gland and Weight Loss
Maintaining a healthy body weight can be frustrating – trying to balance sensible eating with...
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Did you know over 2 million Americans are affected by glaucoma? With proper treatment, the...
Keeping Retirement Real
Local Physicians Weigh-In On How to Stay Healthy During Your Golden Years by MARY TOOTHMAN...
Writing a Will: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Estate
Helpful Tips from an Elder Law Attorney by CHERYL ROGERS It’s easy to postpone making...