Is an urgent illness or injury always an emergency?
Whether you’re suddenly stricken with a migraine or fever, a visit to your primary- care...
Affordable Care Act Update
Many Polk County residents are continuing to rely on free healthcare clinics, despite health insurance...
Word of Mouth: Facts and myths about wisdom teeth— What you need to know
When it comes to wisdom teeth and myths, the tall tales rank right up there...
Pop Quiz: What’s your Medicare IQ?
A Test that Will Help You Get Smarter About Your Coverage For youngsters, autumn means...
The secret to age reversal may be hiding in our blood
Could the fountain of youth be flowing through the veins of our youth? Dr. Amy...
Approaching health care with dignity, concern, and compassion
How the Central Florida Physician’s Alliance Serves Patients Spending more time in the waiting room...
Local Health Update: Public forum on medical marijuana brings cheers and boos
There was a lot of cheering and booing going on Thursday night, August 28, at...
Editor’s Dose: A thank you note to the teachers
This school year, our twins have started first grade and our four-year-old has started pre-K...
In My Opinion: What’s ahead for Florida during the next ACA open enrollment period
In your opinion, what kind of response do you think the upcoming Affordable Care Act...
PCMA Letter: A look at what’s around the corner
With general election time and the next open enrollment period for the government healthcare exchange...
Working together for better patient care
Making alliances that produce peace of mind and solutions to medical practice concerns As a...
Medical Memoirs: Dr. Kevin Dorsett on carrying out the mission to ‘Do unto Others’
“Do unto your patients as you would do unto your family,” advises Dr. Kevin Dorsett;...
Sights set on striking a balance between the benefits and risks
FDA update on labeling rules for long-acting opioid analgesics In April of this year, The...
On the Pulse: Improvement project underway at local facility, new physicians, new robotic-assisted surgeries, and more
Work has begun on a $1.3 million facelift at Lake Wales Medical Center (LWMC). The...
The clock is ticking: One year to go for ICD-10
Have you gotten your clinicians buy-in for documentation? Now that the Centers for Medicare &...
Rolling the dice to help ensure better healthcare for all
Supporting community medical care efforts at the upcoming Casino Night Fundraiser When treating the ill...
Medical Advice: The four layers of drowning prevention
One of the many benefits of living in Florida is the beautiful weather nearly year...
Publisher’s Note: Together – We can be a part of the solution
You may not be aware of it, but our region has a big problem. Here’s...
Bringing hunger awareness to the table
The staggering facts on food insecurity among our fellow neighbors September and Hunger Awareness Month...
PCMA Letter: Helping families in need
There are two things that— when found lacking or without— can put tremendous strain on...