Central Florida Health News

02/07/2025

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the AdventHealth West Florida Division hospitals, has officially proclaimed today as Wear Red Day to bring attention to women’s heart health and the signs and symptoms of heart disease in women. The proclamation, sponsored by Commissioner Chris Boles, was presented during the February 5 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the AdventHealth West Florida Division hospitals, has officially proclaimed Friday, February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day to bring attention to women’s heart health and the signs and symptoms of heart disease in...

02/06/2025

You don't have to sacrifice taste if you want to eat heart-healthy foods. Here are some of our favorite superfood recipes!
https://centralfloridahealthnews.com/strategic-foods-to-drive-a-change-of-heart/

02/06/2025

Derek Stock was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning as an AdventHealth Goal Getter during Tuesday night’s game at Amalie Arena for spreading awareness about the importance of CPR in the community after he saved the life of his son, Levi, when the boy was struck by lightning.

TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Stock was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning as an AdventHealth Goal Getter during Tuesday night’s game at Amalie Arena for spreading awareness about the importance of CPR in the community, after he saved the life of his son, Levi, when the boy was struck by lightning. Two an...

02/05/2025

If you’ve ever felt like stress is something that’s all in your head, think again. It’s likely doing much more than just making you feel overwhelmed. Learn how stress can drive up your cholesterol and threaten your cardiovascular health.

Exploring the Link Between Stress and Heart Health by REBEKAH PIERCE If you’ve ever felt like stress is something that’s all in your head, think again. It’s likely doing much more than just making you feel overwhelmed. Chronic stress has a sneaky way of impacting your entire body, and those im...

02/04/2025

Today, Lakeland Regional Health opened its newest location at Imperial Lakes, 1637 Shepherd Road in Lakeland. This location offers pediatric care and obstetrics/gynecologic services, and will be open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Patients can also look forward to primary care being offered at this location in the future.
https://centralfloridahealthnews.com/lakeland-regional-health-physician-groups-newest-location-at-imperial-lakes-opening-february-4/

02/04/2025

Patients with the most common type of heart arrhythmia have a promising new treatment option available, and they can get it at the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute. The Pulse Field Ablation procedure is for atrial fibrillation patients and is designed to help them maintain a normal rhythm. AdventHealth led the inaugural PFA procedure in Central Florida.

Patients with the most common type of heart arrhythmia have a promising new treatment option available only in Central Florida at the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute. The Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) procedure is for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients and is designed to help them main...

02/04/2025

Diet and exercise are often mentioned as factors a person can change in order to improve their heart health. But an everyday function that might seem like it has nothing to do with heart health but is just as important is sleep.

by DR. JOY JACKSON The heart is the powerhouse of the human body and, as such, it is holistically interconnected with the body as a whole. The heart cannot be separated from how the rest of the body is functioning. Poor diet and lack of exercise are often mentioned as factors a person could change

02/01/2025

While there are risk factors for heart disease that are outside of our control, there are still many we can control. Take our quiz to learn how to protect your heart.

A popular proverb goes, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." The proverb is speaking metaphorically about one’s spiritual heart, but when it comes to your literal, physical heart, it’s still pretty good advice. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men ...

01/31/2025

When Alex Santiago had a heart attack in 2023 and learned he needed surgery, he was shocked. His cholesterol was down and his numbers were good, but his genes were working against him.

Alex Santiago Learns Family Is at the Root of His Heart in More Ways Than One by REBEKAH PIERCE “Listen to your heart.” That’s the advice given to practically everyone these days, it seems, from young entrepreneurs thinking about launching their own startups to high school students attempting ...

01/29/2025

Congratulations to Lakeland Regional Health President and CEO, Danielle Drummond, on making Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2025 Power 100 list! 🎉

Danielle has again made TBBJ's list, recognizing 100 of the region's most influential business leaders. We are so proud to have Danielle leading our organization to new heights! Congratulations again, Danielle!

01/29/2025

It can be challenging to reconnect with a partner who doesn't believe anything is wrong and to communicate when the other person seems detached. Pathway Counseling Services, LLC 's Jennifer Goodson has tips for getting past these hurdles.

by JENNIFER GOODSON, LMHC, MA Today, I was teaching my college students about the psychodynamic perspective of behavior relating to the unconscious slips of the tongue. It's the belief that unconsciously, our hidden thoughts and desires will eventually surface in time. The idea I left with them was....

01/28/2025

Congratulations to Lakeland Regional Health for receiving Comprehensive Stroke Certification! This designation means that patients no longer need to travel outside of Polk County for this lifesaving care.
https://centralfloridahealthnews.com/lakeland-regional-health-awarded-comprehensive-stroke-certification-from-the-joint-commission/

01/28/2025

Central Florida Health Care, Inc. 's Dr. Senatorov explains why the best approach to heart health is going to see the doctor before you have any symptoms. The teamwork between doctors and patients, he says, can be pivotal in reducing your risk of heart attack.
*Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care, Inc. *

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., affecting more than 800,000 Americans every year. But despite this, they’re often a “silent killer,” and by the time you feel symptoms, it may already be too late. But w...

01/27/2025

KSC Cardiology 's Dr. Aparajita continues last month's discussion of acute mesenteric ischemia to delve into the most common causes.

Acute mesenteric ischemia patients are typically older and present with severe pain in the tummy, which is out of proportion to the examination. The patient subjectively describes pain in the tummy that is very severe but there is minimal tenderness elicited on physical examination. Other features w...

01/24/2025

Seeing red is never good, especially if you're looking at your eye. Whether it's bloodshot eyes or red and raw lids, Eye Specialists of Mid Florida PA's Anisa Patail has the scoop on possible causes.

by ANISA PATAIL, O.D. February is here, and Valentine's Day is around the corner! We see red hearts everywhere as a sign for the holiday, but let's talk about what red eyes are a sign for. There are several conditions that can cause this very common finding. Depending on the symptoms you’re experi...

01/23/2025

Congratulations to two Watson Clinic physicians — rheumatologist Dr. Leen Al Saleh and cardiologist Dr. George Ghareeb — for receiving board certifications in their specialties. Way to go! 🎉

LAKELAND, Fla.– Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that two of their expert physicians have recently received board-certifications in their specialties. Rheumatologist Leen Al Saleh, MD received a subspecialty board-certification in Rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her ...

01/15/2025

AdventHealth Celebration broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art patient tower, a significant milestone amid rapid population growth across Osceola and south Orange County. The eight-story tower will include 80 progressive care beds and three operating rooms. The tower will also include shell space to accommodate future growth, including an eventual ER expansion and room for new services. The new tower will bring the hospital’s bed count to 437.

CELEBRATION, Fla. — AdventHealth Celebration broke ground Wednesday, Jan. 15., on a new state-of-the-art patient tower, a significant milestone amid rapid population growth across Osceola and south Orange County. The eight-story tower will include 80 progressive care beds and three operating rooms...

01/15/2025

Patients in Central Florida now have the option to receive hospital-level acute health care at home with Advent Hospital at Home. The program, which just recently launched at AdventHealth Winter Park, enables patients who would have required an inpatient stay at the facility to receive care at home instead.

WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 13, 2025 — Patients in Central Florida now have the option to receive hospital-level acute health care at home with AdventHealth Hospital at Home. The program, which launched at AdventHealth Winter Park last Monday, enables patients who would have required an inpatient stay...