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:...
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...