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While most doctors are trained in one or two areas of medicine, primary care providers (PCPs) train in almost all of them. They can treat acute health problems like sinus infections and perform minor procedures such as draining an...
Are you one of the countless people whose job has you sitting at a desk for long periods of time? If so, you might be familiar with back and neck pain from slouching. We’re here to explain how to...
A back-to-school physical is more than just a routine doctor appointment. It’s a great way to get your child’s school year off to the healthiest start possible.
Back-to-school physicals (also called well-child exams) are a chance for the doctor to...
Wear Sunscreen Everyday for Healthy, Protected Skin
This time of the year is the perfect opportunity to explore a new beach, play poolside or head to a local park. As you head outside, be sure you and your family enjoy...
What do you think is the most common cause of death among women? If you said, “heart disease,” you’re one of a growing number of people recognizing the central role of heart health in women.
Heart disease is responsible for...
5 Medical Conditions That Impact Women More Than Men
Being a woman comes with so many blessings. Our bodies can do unique and amazing things — like growing life. But if you’re a woman, you’re also at greater risk for...
AdventHealth Lake Wales Achieves Leapfrog Grade “B” in Patient Safety
The hospital raised its patient safety score from a “C” to a “B” from The Leapfrog Group.
(May 10, 2022) Lake Wales, FL – AdventHealth Lake Wales has achieved a “B”...
While the kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home, with everything good comes the other side. Kitchens are where we come together as families to cook, bake, share and bond. But there are also hidden...
Have you ever noticed a small, white or yellow lump at the back of your throat that resembles cottage cheese? Or perhaps two of them on either side of your throat in the little pockets?
Those little suckers are called...
Most people
would never associate diabetes with an autoimmune disease. Because diabetes has
to do with only your sugar. Right? Glucose (sugar) levels do play an important
role in type 1 diabetes but is not the real culprit. Type 1 diabetes is...
