At the President’s Installation Dinner on November 20, I will be officially sworn-in as your Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) president, so this will be my last letter as your president-elect. I would like to take a moment to thank Dr. Richard Hamilton, our current president, for his leadership and contributions to the PCMA. He […]
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It is unavoidable that illness effects many peoples’ lives, not just that of the afflicted. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and, while this disease is serious and at times life threatening, it should not be looked at with fear. As with diabetes and heart disease, cancer is another
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As part of its continued health education and awareness efforts, the Polk County Medical Foundation is holding a Citizen CPR event, where attendees will be able to learn about a life-saving technique—hands-only CPR. The Citizen CPR event will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Grasslands Country Club in Lakeland.
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Besides the fact that school starts up this month, August is also notoriously known as one of our hottest months of the year! This is important to note for our kids, because the danger of dehydration in children during activity outside. Whether your child is at recess or you take them outside to play after
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“The greatest mistake in the treatment of diseases is that there are physicians for the body and physicians for the soul, although the two cannot be separated.” ~Plato Sometimes, in order to keep moving forward, we must look back. In the case of Plato, he made this observation to serve as a reminder that
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As doctors and parents, this edition of Central Florida Health News hits very close to home for many of us at the Polk County Medical Association (PCMA). One of the features in this edition talks about how regular health screenings for men are an essential part of living a longer, healthier life. I was honored
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Do you know what the largest organ of the human body is? If you answered, “the skin,” then you’re correct. Our skin plays a vital role in protecting us from pathogens. Other functions of this organ include insulation, temperature regulation, sensation, and the production of vitamin D folates. Despite its many important roles in the
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In this edition of Central Florida Doctor, we are covering several topics of concern. We have spoken to a few retired members of the medical community about the potential pitfalls of planning for retirement. These doctors have been there and done that, so who better to go to for insights on what to do up-to
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Another year has passed. It is once again time to reflect on the 12 months and look forward to the New Year. During the holidays, we enjoy celebrating with friends and family. We overeat and drink more than we should. Excuses for overindulgence are as easy to find as holiday cheer. Following the holidays, either
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Many changes have been occurring in healthcare. This has resulted in changes to many practices and organizations. In the past few months we have learned that Winter Haven Hospital has joined the Baycare network. Lakeland Regional Medical Center has joined USF. Moffitt Cancer Center has aligned with UF. Many in the community are wondering
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