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Health Sciences Central Florida Development Council

WEBA prime location for research and patient trials, the region is home to two institutional review boards at two major not-for-profit hospitals – Winter Haven Hospital and Lakeland …

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The Health of Polk: Mental Health

WEBBehavioral health, including mental illness and substance abuse, is the number one health concern in Polk County, according to the 2020 Community Health …

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New Bariatric Institute Will Help Fight Obesity in Polk …

WEBRanked the No. 2 health concern in the 2020 Community Health Assessment (CHA), nearly 39% of people in Polk County are considered obese, having …

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Keeping Up With Growth Highlights Recent Health Goals for Polk …

WEBFive health system providers operating in Polk County all agree: 2023 was a good year, one in which they opened new buidings, built new programs, partnered in …

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The Health of Polk Central Florida Development Council

WEBMental health, access to health services, nutrition and exercise, and deaths of people walking and riding their bicycles continue as some of the top concerns for …

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AdventHealth Continues to Grow to Care for Polk County Residents

WEBAdventHealth is a relatively new name in Polk County but its continued growth within the area means more access to health care for residents and visitors …

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Polk County Proves a Hot Spot for Medical-Related Growth

WEBHCA Healthcare opened its $10 million to $15 million ER, which has 12 beds, in ChampionsGate and, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the medical …

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Polk County's Winter Haven Hospital Residency Program Opens …

WEBWinter Haven Hospital’s new Family Medicine Residency program — in partnership with Florida State University College of Medicine and BayCare Medical …

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Expert Cancer Care in Polk County

WEBThree cancer centers call Polk County home, ensuring expert care for thousands of people and the workforce in Central Florida. In Polk, Central Florida …

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New Behavioral Health Center Will Benefit Polk County in Many …

WEBLakeland Regional Health, with support from the City of Lakeland, is planning to construct a three-building, 96-bed center to better serve the behavioral health …

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Five Polk Colleges Prepare Students for Health Sciences Careers

WEBAs Polk County remains a hotbed for growth in the medical and health sciences fields, our local institutions of higher education continue to adapt their current …

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Orlando Health Serving Fast-Growing South Lakeland

WEBOrlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital will be built on 80 acres south of the Polk Parkway at Lakeland Highlands Road and the Winter Lake Extension Road. …

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Polk CARES: Small Business, Residents May Apply for CARES Act

WEBThe Polk County Board of County Commissioners has debuted a new program to assist businesses and residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The …

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Lakeland Regional Health Moving Full Steam Ahead with New …

WEBStarting in 1916 as Morrell Hospital, the facility began with 65 beds and 24 employees. Today, Lakeland Regional Health is the fifth largest hospital in Florida with …

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Peace River Tackles the Stigma Attached to Mental Illness

WEBPeace River Center (PRC) is a private, non-profit community mental health organization serving Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. It offers everything from …

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Central Florida Health Care Continues to Expand, Provide Care to

WEBAs the population of Polk County continues to grow, Central Florida Health Care is growing with it — with plans to continue well into next year. The non-profit …

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BayCare Facilities Provide $800 Million Economic Impact to Polk …

WEBBayCare’s medical facilities in Polk County have an almost $800 million economic impact, according to a 2020 study from the economic consulting firm …

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New Residency Program Will Accelerate Lakeland Regional

WEBTo help meet those needs, the hospital system is building an 80,000-square-foot, free-standing Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, which will provide 96 …

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