The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’
The immediate questions: Why? How did it happen? How long will she be there? How...
People who count in an Emergency
In an environment where every minute counts, and vital decisions are made in seconds that...
Enterovirus D68: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment
We are currently experiencing a nationwide outbreak of the Enterovirus D68. Enterovirus D68 can cause...
Local physicians weigh-in on medical hot topics for 2015
In your opinion, what are some of the top concerns for the medical industry in...
How Dr. Damon Welch saw the light of his calling
Dr. Damon Welch, an Ophthalmologist with Eye Specialists of Mid Florida and a Polk County...
Heartbleed HIPAA Documentation
If you haven’t considered your HIPAA requirements for Heartbleed yet, you should probably get started...
On the path to increased efficiency, new hires, accolades, and more
The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) has given Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) its Innovation of...
Editor’s Dose: One trip to the ER that made me think
The last time I was at the Emergency Room was for my four-year-old daughter. Since...
PCMA Letter: Forewarned is forearmed
By the time this letter reaches you voting day has come and gone, and hopefully...
Anticipated new sign ups during the next ACA open enrollment period
As you know, the next enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act...
Five of the top concerns for the medical industry in 2015
Here are some of the key aspects to watch in in the coming year:...
When knowledge is more than power
Citizen CPR event and health fair provides training that can help save a life CPR...
Healthy Cook: An ounce of canning is worth a pound of preparedness
In the olden days, when our parents’ parents were new parents, “Putting food by” was...
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...