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Daily Ridge provides trusted health and wellness news serving Polk County, Florida, with coverage focused on local healthcare providers, public health updates, mental health resources, fitness and nutrition, and senior living topics. Our reporting highlights information relevant to residents in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Bartow, Auburndale, and surrounding communities, helping readers stay informed about health issues that impact daily life.

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Culpepper Cardiac Foundation’s “Pay It Forward” Program Enhances Community Safety at PORT 27

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Lake Hamilton, FL – September 16, 2025 – The Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF), led by Melanie Brown Culpepper Beilke, continues its life-saving mission through its “Pay It Forward” program, equipping local businesses with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In a...

Support Immune Health with 4 Everyday Habits

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The coughing and sneezing you hear at home, in the office and at the gym means one thing: It's cold and flu season. Although it's impossible to guarantee you won't get sick, adopting a few healthy habits can go...

Rising Risk Factors: Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death

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While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow. Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood pressure, obesity and other major risk factors, heart disease...

Team Khaos Baseball Honored as 73rd Recipient of Culpepper Cardiac Foundation’s Life-Saving AED Initiative

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September 10, 2025 – Team Khaos, Inc., a premier youth baseball program dedicated to player development and character building, proudly received the 73rd Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF) during a special event last evening at...

5 Things You May Not Know About Kidney Disease

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Your kidneys - the bean-shaped organs located near the middle of your back on either side of your spine - play a vital role in your overall health. While many people don't think about them unless there's an issue,...

Control “Bad” Cholesterol-

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Getting your cholesterol checked, and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol, could save your life. If you, or someone you love, have experienced a heart attack or stroke, you know how life-changing those moments can...

Auburndale Community Church Enhances Safety with New AED Installation from Culpepper Cardiac Foundation

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By Kip Kirchberg Press Release 8/14/2025 AUBURNDALE, Fla. – In a heartfelt effort to bolster community safety, the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF) recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Auburndale Community Church, marking another step in their mission to...

CDC Launches “Free Mind” Campaign to Support Polk County Teens’ Mental Health and Combat Substance Use

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As Polk County students prepare to head back to school, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a timely new initiative called "Free Mind," aimed at addressing the growing challenges of youth substance use and mental...

Water Quality of Winter Haven Lakes Has Improved Over Past 5 Years, 2024 Annual Lakes Report Shows

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Water Quality of Winter Haven Lakes Has Improved Over Past 5 Years, 2024 Annual Lakes Report Shows by James Quality   The overall water quality and health of local lakes haveimproved significantly over the past five years, according to the city's annual lakes report.   At...

This Underrated Netflix Cartoon Shows How Living with Autism Can Be Scary

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Neurodivergent Diversions: A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by James Coulter If you've never heard of Dead End: Paranormal Park, there's a good reason for that. The animated show aired for two seasons on Netflix in 2022 before being unceremoniously...
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Two Young Men Seriously Injured After Lexus Crashes Into Disabled Semi on I-4 in Polk County

Two young men suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon after a crash involving a disabled tractor-trailer and another semi shut...
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