A week in the life of a geriatric care management practice
What a week! We participated in two health fairs, sponsored and awarded medals at the...
On the Pulse: Hospitals launching new online patient portals, more proactive social media marketing, new hires, and more
Lake Wales Medical Center has launched an online patient portal called My Health Home, giving...
PCMA Letter: Making our voices heard
In the previous edition of Central Florida Doctor, I expressed how important it is for...
Editor’s Dose: Your local health resource
If you’re anything like my family doctor, then you make it your business to know...
In My Opinion: Weighing in on a path to medicine founded in the U.S. Military
In your opinion, how did you experience in the U.S. Armed Forces help prepare you...
Dr. Frank Fischer on serving country and humankind through ophthalmology
Dr. Frank J. Fischer’s father was one of the nation’s first surgeons when his life...
The NEW www.CentralFloridaHealthNews.com
I’m sure most of you have noticed by now how popular the use of smartphones...
Publisher’s Note: Great results we’d like to share
I’d like to take a few moments to share results from an Online Reader Survey...
2014 Legislative Report
Medical marijuana bill passes; while many healthcare bills fail Florida legislators legalized marijuana extract for...
Getting motivated to move
Local ways to have fun in the sun and get fit Polk County area residents...
Healthy Cook: The truth about ‘negative calorie’ foods
Some things just sound too good to be true. You lose more calories eating a...
Just say NO to lazy days of summer
The benefits of keeping kids active and fit while school is out Although they’re called...
Ask a Nurse: Popping pain pills?
Americans make up ~4.6 percent of the world’s population, yet have been consuming 80 percent...
PCMA Letter: Don’t let an active lifestyle be a chore this summer
It’s fairly common amongst the general population to want to live a long, healthy, and...
Bok Tower’s ‘Pink Day’ shines a light on breast cancer research
Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their...
Pop Quiz: Are you setting realistic fitness goals?
Nine questions to help you get on your way to success Diets, exercise, gym memberships...
Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed
Like any other year, the 2014 Florida Legislative Session saw a lot of action for...
Ask a Nurse: Andropause → Male Menopause
Yes guys, you too have hormones and will eventually go through “the change” unless you...
Word of Mouth: Myths About Implants Debunked, Part III: Are they Affordable?
In my last two columns (part 1 | part 2), we debunked some common myths...
Meet the father of Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain
Nat West: A man with plans for a better tomorrow A statue of a little...