Presidents Column

As a New Year Dawns

As a New Year dawns and we prepare for the many changes that 2014 will...

Local professionals talk Electronic Medical Records

In your opinion, what are some of your most recent challenges related to EMRs and...

Medical Memoirs: Dr. James Lee

Dr. James Lee on Providing Personal Emergency Care When he looks back on his life...

Editor’s Dose: Part of the larger, ongoing review of antibacterial active ingredients

It’s everywhere in stores: household cleaning and personal hygiene products that tout the phrases “antibacterial”...

A New Year at the PCMA

Q&A with President Dr. Arvind Soni At the closing of 2013, the Polk County Medical...

Ask a Nurse: Weight gain and genetics

We have all heard the phrase, “I will always be overweight; it’s in my genes!”...

New year, New you!

How Polk County is Tackling Obesity and Residents are Making Healthier Lifestyle Choices Fifty-one year-old...

Pop Quiz: Could it be premature menopause?

Is it just the after-effects of the holiday rush getting to you, or are you...

Protecting your private information

The catch behind a ‘free’ pharmacy discount card If you have a mailbox, chances are...

Publisher’s Note: Inspiration for the present and encouragement for the New Year

With all the changes happening to the healthcare industry in 2014, Central Florida Health News...

Healthy Cook: Sticking to diets that work

Okay folks.  The fun is over.  It’s time to get back to the real world...

Editor’s Dose: Real change vs. empty promises

Here we are, at the dawn of a new year, and we each have an...

Signs & Symptoms

Q&A on how to recognize (and treat) an overactive thyroid An overactive thyroid can cause...

John Rodda on keeping it in perspective

Pancreatic cancer survivor stays positive John Rodda used to put in some 12-hour workdays, but...

PCMA Letter: Four resolutions that can change lives for the better

Another year has gone by. It is once again time to reflect and find new...

Publisher’s Note: Affordable Care Act update

As 2013 comes to a close, we can expect major changes to our nation’s healthcare...

PCMA Letter: A Letter of Encouragement

This edition of Central Florida Health News magazine is full of valued insight on how...

Pancreatic Cancer update

National Research and Local Alliance Efforts Keep Hope from Being Blown Away John Rodda was sitting...

Healthy Cook: Keep calm and cook on

There is too much going on . . . the holidays to cook for...

Pop Quiz: Are your halls decked with dangers?

‘Tis the season for health and safety, so test your knowledge to make sure your home...

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