b'PUBLISHERS NOTEwww.CentralFloridaHealthNews.comComing Soon:PUBLISHERMoffitt Cancer CenterNelson KirklandNELSON KIRKLAND,PUBLISHER MANAGING [email protected] Jessica McDonaldDIGITAL DIRECTORTyler DiGiovineT heressomethingbigcomingtoCentralFlorida!MoffittCancerCONTRIBUTING WRITERSCenterjustrecentlyannounceditisbuildinganewoutpatient center that will serve people in Polk, Orlando, and beyond. ThatErika Aldrich, Dr. Alison Young-Tan,new center will be built on 34 acres on Bartow Road in Lakeland. Jennifer Goodson, LMHC, Rebekah Pierce,Intheinitialphase,thenewoutpatientcenterwilloffercancerRyan Milejczak, Shaylynn Marks, Julie Gmitterscreenings, clinical trials, diagnostic imaging, labs, infusion services and radiation therapy. According to Moffitt, a subsequent phase willCONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTSincludeasurgerycenterandawellnessandresearcheducation center. Ritu Aparajita, MD, Ryan Peardon, O.D.The driving factor behind this expansion into Central Florida, MoffittCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERsays, is the overwhelming need for care and services. Moffitt treatsKimberly Lovattopatients from every Florida county, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries. Add to that the more than 1,450 new patients from PolkCONTRIBUTING ARTISTwho were cared for at Moffitt in 2025, and its easy to see the demand. Dawn Lewandowski LocalphilanthropistsWesleyandAshleyBellBarnettdonated $10 million to help bring the center to Polk County. DELIVERYConstruction on Moffitts Central Florida Campus is set to begin inDLS Distribution2027, and the outpatient center is expected to open in 2029. If youve ever had to travel to Tampa to get care at Moffitt or to be withREAD THE DIGITAL EDITION!a loved one who is undergoing treatment, then you know frequentWant to access this edition on the go? Check out our newlytreks on Interstate 4 arent for the faint of heart. This new location willupdated digital flipbook at http://centralfloridahealthnews.be a game-changer for many, bringing critical care a whole lot closercom/magazines or scan the QR code at left.to home. HNPublished by Central Florida Media Groupin cooperation with the Polk County Medical AssociationUnfrogettable website designsLet the experts at Central Florida Media Group design your next website. We have a stable full of talented artists, producers, photographers, 56 Fourth Street Northwest, Suite 100developers and experienced writers that can help you design your nextWinter Haven, Floridawebsite.PHONE863.248.7537Wed love to talk to you. Copyright2026 Central Florida Media Group.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.This issue of Central Florida Health News is a trademark Call us with questions - or setup a 1-on-1 meetingof Central Florida Media Group.Reproduction or use in whole or in part of the contents of this magazine without written permis-media to chat at 863-248-7537 sion is prohibited.Central Florida Health News makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of content published.In the event of an CENTRAL FLORIDAerror found herein however, neither the publishers or advertisers will be held responsible, nor do the publishers accept any liability for the accuracy of statements made by advertisers in advertising and promotional materials.Furthermore, the opinions and GROUP [email protected] claims expressed in advertisements and promotional materials do not necessarily reflect those of the Polk County Medical Association or Central Florida Media Group and do not imply an endorsement.4 | CFHN centralfloridahealthnews.com'