Presidents Column

War on Medicare fraud intensifies

 Recovering Funds, Preventing Fraudulent Activity, and Exercising Compliance The federal government has revved up its...

Shhh! Quiet times encouraging patients to rest and sleep

We live hectic lives filled with noise from audible alarms, phones, cars, planes, barking dogs...

Foundation holds car raffle for the betterment of local health

  The Chance to Win a New Car while Supporting the Efforts of the Polk...

Medical consolidations on the horizon and other community news

  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group will be part of Lakeland Regional Medical Systems as...

In my opinion: Doctors talk about patient noncompliance

In your opinion, what are the most common reasons when patients do not adhere to...

The ‘Get Covered America’ initiative kicks off in Tampa

In order to help raise public awareness about the new health insurance benefits and healthcare...

A reminder from Plato

  “The greatest mistake in the treatment of diseases is that there are physicians for...

Let’s get physical

POP QUIZ: How Physically Active Are You? The statistics show the truth— Americans aren’t getting...

Publisher’s Note: The Central Florida Health News reader survey and what it told us about you

Earlier this year a third party reader survey was conducted by the Verified Audit Bureau...

Editor’s Dose: Something a summer vacation should never be without

With four young, very excitable (and sometimes accident-prone) children, there is one thing that we...

Healthy Cook: Dad’s special dinner, made healthier

Here we go again. It’s Father’s day. A tie he won’t wear? A fishing lure...

For him: Taking time to take care of yourself

Local Doctors (and Dads) Share How to Open the Door to a Longer, Healthier Life...

Outdoor safety tips for summer

Just in Time for Fireworks and Grilling Season According to the American Pyrotechnics Association’s National...

A campaign to help those with hearing loss

How the ‘Loop Florida’ Initiative Will Create Better Quality Hearing for those in Need “Loop...

PCMA Letter: Part of the responsibility of being a father

As doctors and parents, this edition of Central Florida Health News hits very close to...

It’s striking, but deadly

Learn what is fact or fiction about lightning myths and how you can protect yourself...

Reducing risk on missed appointments

Perhaps you’ve noticed more than a few patients at the office repeatedly miss their follow-up...

Q & A: Getting down to the nitty-gritty of malpractice

Liability Insurance Expert Answers Questions on ‘Consent to Settle Authority’ Law, Potential Risks to Look...

Spring cleaning for your skin

4 Bad Habits and How to Fix Them Dr. Marci Pepine, a board certified dermatologist...

Publisher’s Note: A look at House Bill 9: Involuntary examinations under the Baker Act

As I’m writing this, the 2013 Legislative Session at our state’s capitol is still underway...

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