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s the month of June arrives and Father’s Day draws near, we are proud to 
dedicate this edition to a crucial topic that is often overlooked: men’s health. 
Statistically, men are less likely to discuss their health or seek medical care, 
which can lead to delayed checkups, ignored symptoms, and serious conditions 
going undetected.
Lakeland Army veteran Nakia Bennett knows the importance of speaking up 
and advocating for his health. At 51, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, a 
condition that would not have been caught as early had he not pushed for a 
second PSA test after receiving an elevated result on his initial screening. Inside 
this issue, Bennett shares his journey from diagnosis through fear, depression, 
surgery, and the road to recovery. 
Also inside, Dr. Alison Young-Tan’s Medical Advice article offers a comprehensive 
guide to the health screenings and wellness discussions 
men should prioritize at every stage of life. Are you 
staying on top of the screenings recommended for 
your age group?
Finally, as news of the hantavirus outbreak spurs 
concerns around the world, Lakeland infectious disease 
specialist Dr. Lindsay John helps separate facts from 
fear and explains why the risk to Floridians remains low.
This month, I urge every reader to take a proactive 
approach to health, not just for themselves, but for the 
people who care about and depend on them. HN  
POLK COUNTY  
MEDICAL  
ASSOCIATION
PO Box 2717
Lakeland, FL 33806
863-644-4051
2026 OFFICERS
SERGIO B. SEOANE, MD
President
GARY SCHEMMER, MD
Secretary
ARVIND SONI, MD
Treasurer
BOARD  
OF TRUSTEES
RALPH NOBO, JR., MD, 
Chair
——————
PCMA LETTER
Sincerely, 
Sergio B. Seoane, MD
Sergio B. Seoane, MD
Sergio B. Seoane, MD
President, Polk County Medical Association
INTRODUCTION
Some of the benefits of a PCMA 
membership include the following: 
✱	 Physician referrals
✱	 Medical malpractice discounts 
with The Doctors Company
✱	 Ongoing relevant 
communication
✱	 Access to CME Programs
✱	 Workers compensation 
insurance benefits
✱	 Complimentary Socials/dinners
✱	 Strong PCMA physician 
representation in Central 
Florida Health News 
✱	 Listing advantages in the annual 
Central Florida Physicians 
Directory & Medical Providers 
Guide 
✱	 Physician and medicine 
advocacy at all legislative levels.
The Polk County Medical Associa-
tion works to raise awareness for a 
variety of health-related topics, in-
cluding some you’ll read about in 
this issue. If you’re a medical pro-
vider in the community, we’d like 
to invite you to become a member.
If you’d like more information 
about becoming a PCMA member 
or need to check your membership 
status for renewal, call (863) 
644-4051 
or 
email 
director@
polkcountydoctors.com.
Making Men’s  
Health a Priority
MEMBER BENEFITS
✱Physician referrals
✱Medical malpractice discounts with The
Doctors Company
✱Ongoing relevant communication
✱Access to CME Programs
✱
Workers compensation insurance benefi ts
✱
Complimentary Socials/dinners
MEMBER BENEFITS
✱Strong PCMA physician representation in Central Florida 
Health News
✱Listing advantages in the annual Central Florida Physicians 
Directory & Medical Providers Guide
✱Physician and medicine advocacy at all legislative levels
Interested
 in becoming a 
member?
Join the leading 
professional 
association in 
Polk County for 
physicians.
director@
polkcounty
doctors.
com
CALLING ALL PHYSICIANS
Renew your Membership with Polk County Medical Association now!
TO JOIN,
TEXT or CALL
(863) 
316-5240

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