Pop Quiz: Maintaining optimal optical health
| Understanding the causes of low vision and taking precautions as you age | EYESIGHT...
Does your child’s diet need to diversify?
Our Food Editor, Trent Rowe, makes a great point about carrots. Kids do love them...
Celebrating Black History Month with a look at local African-Americans in medicine
ALEX ALEXANDER Registered Nurse Bartow Regional Medical Center As a black registered nurse from North...
Publisher’s Note: Where Florida stands on getting healthcare through the ACA marketplace
By the time this magazine hits the streets, we will be less than two weeks...
PCMA Letter: Matters of the heart
FEBRUARY is not just known for cupid and Valentine’s Day, but in the medical community...
Heart disease warnings for women
| Don’t believe you’re not at risk; do believe you can improve your odds |...
Medical Advice: Find your ‘inner quitter’
WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY into the new year and, as usual, many have...
Stay Fit Focused: Exercise tips for the New Year
THE HOLIDAY SEASON is special, but it is also a time when you can experience...
Word of Mouth: How to get a great smile for the New Year
SMILES ARE IMPORTANT. They say a smile can look like a million bucks or can...
Pop Quiz: Are you feeding your feelings?
| Stop the snacking and learn to recognize when it’s emotional or physical hunger |...
On the Pulse: World-renowned surgeon joins heart institute
A world-renowned pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Tom Karl, has joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s...
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Mike Stuart’s practice joins a new family at The Barranco Clinic
WHEN OTOLARYNGOLOGIST Dr. Mike Stuart considers his life and practice, the term “family” comes to...
On the horizon for the medical community
| Polk County Medical Association to focus on new events and educational programs in 2015...
New child safety seat law in effect for Florida drivers
AT THE TURN of the New Year, besides the bubbly and resolutions being passed around...
In My Opinion: Key factors in preventing liability risks
Central Florida Doctor (CFDr): In your opinion, what are some key factors in preventing liability...
For providers: Notes for 2015 HIPAA budget and projects
WHEN IT COMES TO HIPAA enforcement and liability, one could say that “the hits just...
PCMA President’s Column: Major topics in the healthcare industry
IN THIS EDITION of Central Florida Doctor magazine, we’ll address some of major topics of...
There’s more ‘news you can use’ at CentralFloridaHealthNews.com
The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is now available online at...
Q&A: Helping patients navigate the healthcare system
GETTING HEALTHCARE COVERAGE coverage can be tricky for those not covered by an employer’s insurance...
Pediatric Health: Staying on schedule with your child’s vaccinations
VACCINATIONS PROTECT against many infections, including pertussis, mumps, measles, and even polio and diphtheria. Despite...