Local professionals talk Affordable Care
In your opinion, how has the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affected the inner-workings of your...
Submitting your news, events, and research Findings
Recently, I’ve received quite a few inquiries from local practices on how to submit their...
Deadline for buying insurance under the Affordable Care Act is approaching
It’s March, and the deadline to enroll in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care...
Staying plugged in
On February 27, we held a very informative seminar for our members and local industry...
Community update on influenza
Awareness should continue as the 2013-14 season winds down On February 20, 2014, we celebrated...
A new in-office solution for trigger finger
Lakeland hand surgeon’s invention contributes to lower healthcare costs Improving care and saving money always...
On the Pulse: New Locations, Positions, Credentials, and More
Winter Haven Hospital (WHH) has once again earned the coveted Magnet® designation from the American...
Ask a Nurse: Dental plaque & arterial plaque
Have you ever wondered what the dentist scrapes off of your teeth when you go...
Pop Quiz: Establishing a solid oral care foundation
Will your child have a future Filled with healthy smiles? Teeth add to your smile...
Medical advice: Poison help in the home
If you suspected that a member of your household had ingested a potentially poisonous substance...
Publisher’s Note: More options coming for Florida residents seeking health and dental coverage
You may or may not have heard already that there is an alternative option for...
Editor’s Dose: I’d Rather Be… at the Dentist
Okay, it’s confession time. I used to be one of those people who was afraid...
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:...