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  The Polk County Times

Programs to help grieving residents through the holidays
Wed  Dec 4 2013 08:00AM
Traditionally, the holidays are a special time with family and friends but can often be a time when losses are felt more deeply. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care is offering … read more.
Good Shepherd Hospice staff make memories for local veterans
Wed  Nov 27 2013 08:00AM
Walt Godwin accompanied a patient. Susan Moffitt took her dad. Tom Conger traveled with a church member. And Don Evans started the day with a stranger and ended it with … read more.
Reducing hospital readmissions is focus for local pulmonary program
Wed  Nov 20 2013 08:00AM
For most chronic obstructive pulmonary disease sufferers, exacerbations of this condition are the most common cause of admission to the hospital, especially in the flu-ridden fall and winter months. Much … read more.
Stressless holiday cooking and baking
Wed  Nov 13 2013 08:00AM
A funny thing happens at this time of the year: we look forward to the holidays with great anticipation, dreaming of fabulous food, beautifully decorated homes, vacation time, and festive … read more.
Insurer WellCare’s board fires CEO Alec Cunningham
Wed  Nov 6 2013 08:00AM
WellCare Health Plans shares tanked Friday after the insurer’s board surprised Wall Street by firing CEO Alec Cunningham and replacing him temporarily with its recently appointed chairman, David J. Gallitano, … read more.
SOFLO to give a sneak peek
Fri  Nov 8 2013 02:39PM
The Good Shepherd Hospice Women of Giving are taking over 1026 SOFLO the evening of Nov. 14 to host a Sneak Peek Preview of the gallery’s Holiday Open House, which … read more.
Lewis Family Cancer Fund boosts annual contribution
Wed  Nov 6 2013 08:00AM
The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation got its fourth major contribution from the Lewis Family Cancer Fund for $30,000. The funds were raised during May 17-18 event sponsored by Bright House Networks … read more.
Veterans Day ceremony planned
Wed  Oct 30 2013 08:00AM
Staff and volunteers at Good Shepherd Hospice invite the community to a Veterans Day ceremony to honor hospice patients who have served in the United States armed forces. The event … read more.
Make time to nourish your body
Wed  Oct 16 2013 08:00AM
Once upon a time people used to prepare their meals at home and sit down to eat them at regular times daily. This also included packing a lunch-to-go for school … read more.
Winter Haven Hospital hosted conference on nursing excellence
Wed  Oct 16 2013 08:00AM
Winter Haven Hospital was a Florida co-host hospital for the annual ANCC National Magnet Conference. The annual conference was at the Orange County Convention Center Oct. 2-4, and attracted nearly … read more.
Geico donates $10,000 to LRMC
Wed  Dec 11 2013 08:00AM
On Monday, Dec. 2, a $10,000 gift from Geico Philanthropic Foundation was given to the Lakeland Regional Medical Center Pediatric Unit. It comes from the more than 2,300 employees at Geico’s … read more.
Cornerstone Hospice earns enhances veterans program
Wed  Dec 4 2013 08:00AM
Cornerstone Hospice earns enhanced veterans program Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has attained the highest level of accreditation with the We Honor Veterans program, a national initiative in collaboration with … read more.
Free diabetic class offered by Polk Health Care Plan
Wed  Nov 27 2013 08:00AM
Free diabetic class offered by Polk Health Care Plan The Polk Health Care Plan has an additional free diabetic class for Polk County residents on Dec. 9 and 18. To reserve … read more.
United Way has a helper for Obamacare
Wed  Nov 20 2013 08:00AM
United Way of Central Florida is now home to the only licensed, certified Affordable Care Act Navigator in Polk County. Jane Coyle-Hart completed her Marketplace certification on Oct. 8, and is … read more.
Cornerstone Hospice provides time to remember
Wed  Nov 13 2013 08:00AM
Whether your loved one passed away recently or it has been years, the holidays are typically a time when feelings of sadness and anxiety can surface or increase. Cornerstone Hospice … read more.
Cornerstone Hospice enlists iPads to help patients connect, be entertained
Wed  Oct 23 2013 08:00AM
Devices enable better patient quality of life by providing a lifeline outside of a room. Patients and their families receiving care in Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care’s hospice houses and … read more.
ACS looking for CPS-3 subjects
Wed  Oct 30 2013 08:00AM
The American Cancer Society wants you for the next 30 years and with your help it hopes to gain a better understanding of the causes of cancer and fight for … read more.
Support group for parents of children with hearing loss
Wed  Oct 23 2013 08:00AM
The Florida Hands & Voices Group for Polk County is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The meeting is at the Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center in … read more.
Cancer prevention study looks for volunteers
Wed  Oct 9 2013 08:00AM
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2012, about 1.6 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 577,000 people will lose their lives to the disease. To … read more.
Make Strides for Cancer walk this weekend
Wed  Oct 16 2013 08:00AM
Registration is 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. at Mosaic Park, 2250 S. Floral Ave. Money raised fund groundbreaking research to find, prevent, treat and cure breast … read more.

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