PCMA Letter: The big picture of your health
Everyone knows the old expression “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, in the...
To smile or not to smile
Dr. Karen Teston and other local experts on oral hygiene and your overall health Some...
Community outreach programs make check-ups more available
Free dental exams, preventative tooth care, and more Several outreach programs in Polk County recently...
Healthy Cook: What to eat for dental health
For another easy breakfast meal that will help make your teeth stronger and put a...
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, part I: Are they practical?
Dental implants are a viable option for most patients experiencing tooth loss. Fused with the...
Helping make the healthier choice, the easier choice
About the Building a Healthier Polk initiative Building a Healthier Polk is a group of...
New bloodmobile joins fleet in Winter Haven
Web Exclusive Feature — Central Florida Health News Magazine — February 2014 Winter Haven has...
The trouble with trigger finger
Local surgeon develops alternate solution for a tricky procedure There’s no getting around this fact:...
PCMA Letter: An easy way to find the specialist you need
As you might already know, the 2014 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide...
Healthy Cook: The disease-fighting properties of red foods
Roses are red Berries are blue Red foods tastes good And are heart-healthy, too. There...
Ask a Nurse: A closer look at Vitamin D deficiencies
As many of us swallow down one, two, three, or even four vitamins and supplements...
Editor’s Dose: An important update on the Affordable Care Act
Like an afternoon soap opera we love to hate, we just can’t seem to stop...
Pop Quiz: Is your teen at risk for dating violence?
A light push A condescending statement They may be just innocent moves by a person...
Making African-American history in Polk
Alice Manley: A lifetime of service (above) Alice Manley stands with four generations of directors...
Publisher’s Note: The method behind the magazine
Last edition, we featured an extensive article on how our region is working towards tackling...
Painting the town red with heart disease prevention
How Polk is taking steps to increase awareness and lower your risk Bill Mutz thought...
Getting ready to flip the switch on ICD-10
Healthcare Providers Prepare for Major Billing Code Change Medical providers are grappling with ideas and...
Doing the math on compliance and electronic medical records
Why a Cloud-Based EMR Does NOT Equate to a HIPAA Compliant Entity Recently, a question...
On the Pulse: Change is byword at healthcare facilities
2014 begins a new era in healthcare. With mandated insurance and a major billing code...
PCMA Letter: Hot topics of the new year
At the beginning of the New Year, we like to address some of the topics...
