Central Florida Health News

09/22/2025

A year ago this week, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend, causing loss of life and catastrophic damage. Just a few weeks later, deadly Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction through Central Florida. As that anniversary approaches, HCA Florida Healthcare ’s Orlando-area hospitals are reinforcing their commitment to emergency preparedness and rapid response should the community experience a hurricane this season.

Orlando, Fla., September 22, 2025 – A year ago this week, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend, causing loss of life and catastrophic damage. Just a few weeks later, deadly Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction through Central Florida, and as that anniversary approaches, HC...

09/22/2025

Pelvic congestion syndrome is a clinical condition that has largely been unrecognized so far. KSC Cardiology 's Dr. Ritu Aparajita explains more about the condition.

Symptoms Pelvic congestion syndrome is a clinical condition that has largely been unrecognized so far. This is most common in women of childbearing age. Pregnancy-associated hormones result in the pelvic veins becoming larger, which leads to the worsening of symptoms. Typically, large, dilated, supe...

09/19/2025

When examining a patient who is 40-something years old and the need for bifocal or reading glasses arises, the question of bifocal or multifocal contact lenses also enters the conversation. Eye Specialists of Mid Florida PA 's Dr. William Corkins discusses the importance of setting expectations.

by William Corkins, O.D. When I examine a patient who is 40-something years old and the need for bifocal or reading glasses arise, the question of bifocal or multifocal contact lenses also enters the conversation. The first thing I tell patients is that we can try a multifocal/bifocal/monovision len...

09/18/2025

BayCare is expanding access to emergency care with plans to build a new freestanding emergency department in Davenport, the health system has announced. The 12,000-square-foot facility at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 27 and Ridgewood Lakes Boulevard will house 15 spaces for treating patients.

BayCare is expanding access to emergency care with plans to build a new freestanding emergency department in Davenport, Florida, the health system has announced. The 12,000-square-foot facility at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 27 and Ridgewood Lakes Boulevard will house 15 spaces for treating...

09/17/2025

With fall sports underway across Central Florida, National Concussion Awareness Day on Sept. 20 serves as a timely reminder of the importance of recognizing, preventing, and treating traumatic brain injuries, especially among children and teens.

09/12/2025

When lunchtime rolls around, it can be tempting to just grab some fast food or heat up a frozen dinner in the microwave. But with a little meal prep, you can have healthy, nutritious lunches all week long.

by RYAN MILEJCZAK When lunchtime rolls around, it can be tempting to just grab some fast food or heat up a frozen dinner in the microwave. But the reality is that a healthy lunch will leave you feeling much better than the alternatives, giving you the energy you need to get through the day. But

09/12/2025

Nemours Children’s Health has named Robert Snyder, MD, Chief of Florida Primary Care. In this role, he will oversee the Nemours Children’s primary care network, which includes 19 primary care offices throughout Central Florida and the Treasure Coast.

09/12/2025

Watson Clinic has brought onboard expert otolaryngology and urology specialists. Welcome Drs. Roland Gerencer and Genesis Nieves!

Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest additions to their team of expert Otolaryngology and Urology specialists. Roland Z. Gerencer, MD is an Otolaryngology (ENT) specialist who treats patients from Watson Clinic Bartow Building A at 2250 Osprey Blvd., Suite 100 in Bartow, a...

09/11/2025

Congratulations to AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport for being listed among U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement!

AdventHealth Heart of Florida recognized as high performing among knee replacement procedures and/or conditions. DAVENPORT, Fla. (Tuesday, September 09, 2025) — AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High P...

09/10/2025

In mid-August, the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association unveiled new guidelines for managing high blood pressure. This time they’re pushing for a more holistic, individualized approach.

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, which is the leading risk factor for heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. In mid-August, the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association unveiled new guidelines for man...

09/08/2025

In Polk County and elsewhere in the state, a physician shortage is prompting educational institutions to think outside the box. A new partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine aims to mitigate the crisis with a shortened 6-year medical degree pathway.

Florida Poly and Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine Partner for Innovative 6-Year Medical Degree Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK In Polk County, and in much of both Florida and the country at large, we’re facing a massive shortage of doctors. And as our state’s population continues to boom, the i...

09/08/2025

A new, expanded space for AdventHealth Wesley Chapel’s Graduate Medical Education program is now open. This new space is part of a larger, ongoing expansion at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (August 7, 2025) –A new, expanded space for AdventHealth Wesley Chapel’s Graduate Medical Education program is now open. The expansion marks a major milestone in the hospital’s continued growth and commitment to training the next generation of physicians. This new space is ...