On the Pulse: Cancer center expansion under way
| Plus: New doctors, patient programs, health fairs, and botox to treat migraines | LAKELAND...
PCMA President’s Column: Now is the time
OVER THE LAST YEAR, we’ve held seminars and published several articles in Central Florida Doctor...
Publisher’s Note: The latest advancements for diabetes management
WHEN IT COMES to advancements and technologies in the medical field, some of them sound...
Is Florida a tourist destination for medical treatment?
WHEN PEOPLE outside our great state think of Florida, visions of sunshine and palm trees...
Two-factor authentication: What is it — and why is it so important?
UNFORTUNATELY, these days, even a secure password may not be enough to stop nefarious individuals...
Countdown to ICD-10
| Considering the coding complications with non-HIPAA-regulated entities | THE GO-LIVE DATE for the ICD-10...
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Joy Jackson making a difference in the public’s health
AS A CHILD in South Carolina, Joy Jackson sometimes accompanied her mom Barbra when she...
Heathcare Buzz: New Central Florida Health Care clinic in Mulberry
THE CITY OF MULBERRY is buzzing with excitement as residents watch the new Central Florida...
Hospice Help: Safe as a patient in your own home
ALTHOUGH WE USUALLY associate the month of March with the first bloom of flowers, falling...
Debunking the myths of stroke
A STROKE or transient ischemic attack (TIA), also referred to as a “mini-stroke,” occurs when...
Healthy Smiles: Why is it so important to have a hygienist clean your teeth?
MANY PEOPLE often ask us why it is so important to have a hygienist clean...
Turning the tide of tooth decay with proper pediatric dental care
| Teaching healthy habits to children now prevents oral health problems later | MANY OF...
Pop Quiz: Test your knowledge of oral cancer
| Understand the risks and symptoms to help prevent the disease and increase early detection|...
Pediatric Health: The decision to vaccinate
THE RECENT CASES of measles at Disneyland have sparked a nationwide conversation about the decision...
PCMA Letter: Here to help you live a safe and healthy life
AS PHYSICIANS, we understand that healthy lifestyle choices are key to a long and fruitful...
The dangers of gum disease
| Preventing periodontal problems is essential for overall health and well-being | MILLIONS OF AMERICANS...
Word of Mouth: The importance of being earnest about flossing
Flossing likely is not your favorite part of your oral routine, but it’s necessary for...
Healthy Cook: Food that helps keep teeth strong
WE EACH GET one set of permanent teeth. At least, we hope they are permanent...
Editor’s Dose: Adventures in Dentist Land
If you’re a parent and you’ve been to a pediatric dentist’s office lately, then you’ll...
Publisher’s Note: Florida passes California in healthcare signups
According to federal statistics released on Wednesday, February 18, our state has surpassed California with...
