Publisher’s Note: Accidents, Emergencies, and Illnesses Happen Every Day
In this edition of Central Florida Health News magazine, we wanted to put the spotlight...
Pop Quiz: Pedestrian rules of the Road
Test Your Knowledge of Pedestrian Safety and Prevent a Fatal Injury or Death! Polk County...
Medical Advice: ESF8 Health and Medical Coalition: Creating bonds that strengthen disaster response
The world can be a dangerous place. There are natural disasters such as hurricanes, man-made...
PCMA Letter: Counting our blessings
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches and swiftly thereafter we will be swung into the hectic pace...
Knowing whether or not to call 9-1-1
Recognizing an emergency versus non-emergency and how to get help Imagine this— it is 11...
Don’t forget to exercise your right to vote
Thomas Paine, one of the fathers of the American Revolution, wrote in the year 1795...
The 50+ job landscape: The Good, the Bad, and the Promising
With the ever-increasing life expectancy and an improving job market, our nation’s experienced workers are...
Local Health Update: All eyes on Amendment 2
Public forum on medical marijuana brings cheers and boos The Public Forum on Medical Marijuana...
A healthier future for you and your children
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and, while this disease is serious and at times...
Steps for a breast self-exam
About one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of...
Pop Quiz: The reality of breast cancer in men
Test your knowledge and be prepared to prevent and detect Breast cancer awareness is generally...
Healthy Cook: Awareness is served
Pink is the color of the day— every day in October— to raise awareness of...
How three fingers helped save my life
Jerri Huntt’s self-breast exam that changed everything Like many women, Jerri Huntt was skeptical. She...
Editor’s Dose: The story behind Walt Hall Tribute Day at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
When people think of the Boys & Girls Clubs, some phrases that come to mind...
Word of Mouth: When it’s NOT good to be sensitive!
Sensitivity is a desirable trait in many situations these days, but that’s definitely not the...
Local Chat and Chew now offered after hours
Community volunteer organization creates new event to help put willpower back in your diet With...
Medical Advice: Addressing childhood obesity NOW to avoid disease LATER
Healthcare is becoming more expensive every year. In 2010, the United States spent 17 percent...
Ask a Nurse: My final column in CFHN— But more to come online!
Hello my fellow Floridians. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all...
Beyond Breast Cancer Awareness
A look at prevention 365 days a year It’s time to lavish your pink frocks...
Ask a Nurse: Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law to reform the healthcare industry by...