In this issue

Youth in Health Edition

Protect Yourself, Your Family From The Flu

Polk County schools are back in session which means your child is likely encountering many viruses every day. To protect their health and that of your family, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County encourages people 6 months of age and older to seek a flu shot on a yearly basis. The flu shot is the best way to protect families and communities against the spread of influenza.

2 mins

Youths and Suicide: Spot the Warning Signs

Many health experts have noted that the pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health as of late. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to focus on how to help those who are suffering.

2 mins

DETERMINATION & DREAMS

Polk State Respiratory Care Student Works Hard To Reach Her Goals

4 mins

Skin Cancer Screening a Necessity For Floridians

HEALTHY SKIN - It should come as no big surprise that simply living in Florida puts you at an increased risk for skin cancer. The reason for this is simple: The biggest cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV light) from the sun.

1 min

NEW DOCTORS IN A NEW ERA

Pandemic Offers Unique Education for Medical Residents Starting Their Careers

4 mins

Happiness Happens… In the Sun!

HEALTHY AGING

2 mins

Packing a Nutritious School Lunch May Call for Some Stealth

We want our families to have a healthy diet, especially the youngsters going back to school. We give them a good breakfast and plan a nutritious dinner, but what about lunch? We can pack a healthy lunch for our children, but will they eat it?

3 mins

DEEP DIVE INTO THE DELTA VARIANT

Lakeland Regional Health’s Dr. Haight Talks About the Latest Threat

4 mins

The Age of Entitlement

BODY, MIND & SPIRIT - Every generation has voiced some form of critical opinions of youth. The old term “whippersnapper” labeled an overconfident or defiant adolescent. Today’s buzzword is “entitled,” and while blaming this on social media is convenient, it is not realistic.

2 mins

Robotics Help Refine Hip, Knee Replacement

ORTHOPAEDIC HEALTH - As we move further into the 21st century, more and more of the amazing things that science fiction promised us are becoming reality. One fascinating technological development is the use of robots in a variety of applications – including orthopaedic surgery. There are many reasons to utilize robots in various medical procedures, and the evidence is growing that the advantages of doing so are numerous.

1 min

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