Insurance regulators in Florida and 16 other states have approved a proposed merger between Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans and Centene Corp., the managed-care companies said Sept. 19.
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On Sept. 7, Poinciana Medical Center partnered with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and joined nearly 60 other facilities under the banner of its parent company, HCA Healthcare, as part of its “Crush the Crisis” opioid take back day.
Art and health collide this month in a unique new exhibit aimed at making a difference in the community.
Winter Haven Women’s Hospital (WHWH) is the first in Polk County to earn Baby-Friendly designation.
WINTER HAVEN – During the general election on Nov. 8, 2016, Florida and Polk County voters overwhelmingly approved the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. The passing of that legislation now allows state residents who are suffering from qualifying co…
BayCare's Bartow Regional Medical Center, Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital offer an array of support groups, screenings and healthy living activities in Polk County each month.
DAVENPORT – Sometimes, in our stressful lives, simply trying to relieve stress can become a stressful task unto itself.
Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida has partnered with Costa Sunglasses in the Kick Plastic Ambassador Program.
June is Men’s Health Month, held to encourage prevention of health problems and early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This is the second article in a series dedicated to Men’s Health Month. The first can be found HERE.
BARTOW – Karen Kerr, now in her third month as president of Bartow Regional Medical Center, said her primary goal is for the hospital to continue to grow in Bartow and to increase community care by the non-profit business.
June is Men’s Health Month, held to encourage prevention of health problems and early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This is the first article in a series.
DAVENPORT — It would be reasonable to presume that when Karen Tiner had to have surgery after injuring her knee doing yoga last year that she would have been sidelined for at least a few months.
WINTER HAVEN – Last year more than 1,100 Polk County residents received free healthcare services provided by WeCare of Central Florida. Staff say they can serve more residents this year and they want you to know how they can help.
Around 650 local athletes competed in the Winter Haven Police Department 5K race Saturday, March 9 — the most competitors in the six-year race history.
Stacy Gayle, RN, was named Employee of the Month for January for Lake Wales Medical Center.
Bond Clinic names February Employee of the Month
Joe McKee’s first career required a lot of regional travel — and a lot of time in his car.
