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...