Local Medical Academies Preparing Students for Health Careers
by CHERYL ROGERS Eighteen public schools in Polk County train students for future careers in...
Pop Quiz: Facts and Stats about Immunizations
by ERIKA ALDRICH August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to...
Tips to Prepare for the New School Year
by Mary Toothman It’s that time of year again: School supply aisles will be flooded...
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are the most treatable form of blindness worldwide. Millions of cataract surgeries are performed...
Career Opportunities at DaVita Medical Group!
DaVita Medical Group manages and operates medical groups and affiliated physician networks in California, Colorado...
Medical Memoirs
Dr. Michelle Henne is Giving Back to the Community Through Her Sports Medicine Expertise Michelle...
Fighting Opioids
New Opioid Law Limits Prescriptions for Acute Pain A woman in her early 20s had...
Trauma System Battles
New Regulations for Trauma Centers in Florida Earlier this year, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed...
AMA Takes On Medical Tourism
American Medical Association Outlines New Guidelines As Medical Tourism Grows When the American Medical Association...
Coming in August: Youth in Health Edition
Coming in August: Youth in Health Edition Central Florida Health News is a monthly magazine...
Mouth – Body Connection
To understand how the mouth can affect the body, it helps to understand what can...
Eye Exams for Your Child
Does your child struggle with reading or schoolwork? He or she may benefit from a...
Bleeding with a Bowel Movement
A concerning complaint from patients, that causes grave concern is that of rectal bleeding...
Tips to Keep Your Mouth Happy During 4th of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July is a time of great celebration, and no one wants the...
Peak AWC: Your Personal Inspectors
You may have heard of the Annual Wellness Visit and wondered, “Is that something I...
Beating the Odds: Asher Camp Battles a Spinal Disease while his Mother Advocates for Others who are Suffering
When Asher Camp was born five years ago, life was good for his parents, Amanda...
Pop Quiz: Facts and Stats about Firework-Related Injuries
Thinking about shooting off fireworks this upcoming Fourth of July? Make sure to test your...
Tackling Allergies: Natural Remedies to Fight the Summer Sniffles
When the pollen is falling and the mold is flourishing, there are ways to beat...
Beating the Heat: How to Stay Cool When Temperatures Rise
Central Florida’s summer heat can be stifling, but here are some strategies to help you...
Local Physicians Discuss Skin Cancer Prevention
Summer is here and it’s time for some fun in the sun! It’s the time...