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LWHS class of 2016 plans Color Me Fun 5K run
Wed  May 15 2013 08:02AM
Lake Wales High School’s class of 2016 is holding a Color Me Fun 5K Run at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Cost is $25 and includes an event shirt, one color packet per runner, medals for the top three … read more.

Local facility salutes National Nurses Week
Thu  May 9 2013 08:01AM
Every year National Nurses Week, which is held May 6-12, focuses attention on the diverse ways America’s 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. Honoring nurses this year is no … read more.

YMCA wants people to get physical
Thu  Apr 25 2013 08:00AM
This weekend the YMCA will test your pitching, hitting, have you run an obstacle course and show you what soda can do to your teeth as part of its yearly Healthy Kids Day. “It’s going to show all facets of … read more.

Bartow health fair sees about 30 people
Thu  May 9 2013 08:01AM
Bartow Community Health Fair took place at St Thomas Aquinas Church on Saturday, April 27 and about 30 people were seen and provided with blood pressure screening, blood glucose checks for diabetes, medication review and consultation. Bartow Regional Medical Center … read more.

Free diabetic class offered
Thu  May 2 2013 08:00AM
The Polk Health Care Plan has announced an additional free diabetic class for Polk County residents. “With diabetes becoming a serious problem in Polk County, the Polk Health Care Plan felt it was important to offer these free classes to … read more.

Advancing wellness with physiatry
Thu  Apr 18 2013 08:00AM
Many people who have just started a new fitness routine and increased their recreational activities find that shortly after lacing up those athletic shoes and working out creates a sharp muscle pain, a “click” in the neck, or “pop” in … read more.

Emergency home energy assistance available for elderly
Thu  Apr 25 2013 08:00AM
Polk County Elderly Services is looking for eligible applicants for limited emergency home energy assistance for low-income, elderly residents with overdue utility bills. At least one household member must be at least 60 years old and a Polk County resident. … read more.

PSC’s nursing program gets national accreditation
Thu  Apr 18 2013 08:00AM
Just a year into its existence, Polk State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has received accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. “What this means is that Polk State is meeting strict national standards for everything from … read more.

Rooting for the radish family
Thu  Apr 11 2013 08:00AM
Meet the radish family: one of its members, the pretty, red, round root you sometimes use as food garnish at social gatherings, is probably familiar. Unfortunately, this little vegetable and its many relatives are often overlooked for taste, crunchiness, versatility, … read more.

Behers named new spiritual care manager
Thu  Apr 11 2013 08:00AM
Lakeland resident Richard Behers was named spiritual care manager for the seven-county region serviced by Cornerstone Hospice. Behers was born and reared in Pittsburgh, Penn., received his undergraduate degree at William Carey College with a BA in Biblical Studies and … read more.

At vitamin and herb shop, customer care is foremost
Thu  Apr 4 2013 08:00AM
Customers who visit “I Believe in Miracles” vitamin and herb shop in Bartow can rest assured they and their health needs will get undivided attention. The recently opened shop, at 195 S. Central Ave., Bartow, is owned by Angela and … read more.

Health Expo focused on the east side
Thu  Mar 21 2013 08:00AM
On Saturday, April 13, there will be a health fair in Mulberry that will give all county residents updates and tests but it is primarily to focus on those who live in Mulberry. In an effort to combat this problem, … read more.


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