Children diagnosed with blood disorders or cancers who live in or near Polk County now have access to expert care closer to home. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s Bayless Cancer Institute is expanding its services to include a weekly clinic in Lakeland, FL. The hospital’s team of highly specialized hematology-oncology physicians …

…Just What the Doctor Ordered for Optimum Hair & Scalp Health by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever thought about doing your holiday shopping at a doctor’s office? Probably not, but it might be time to shake up your routine a bit, especially if someone you love is …

You get one life, make the best use of your timeby making memories and doing something you enjoy. How we use our time every day, eventually defines our lives. It can take a lot for you to take time off to visit a doctor in person. You may have to …

Collagen is a protein in the body and is necessary for keeping the skin elastic, supple and smooth, along with other health benefits. To combat the effects of aging such as sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, collagen plays a major role in helping to halt these aging issues. The …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Every day, another article about the growing popularity of CBD hits the news. Some articles speculate on the enormous economic growth expected from CBD products, while others focus on CBD’s potential for reducing chronic pain and anxiety. The third type of article comes from researchers who cite …

Submitted by Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care Traditional Holiday Celebrations and get-togethers offer times with family and friends, decorations, religious services, and festive parties, but for those of you that are going through the devastation of saying goodbye to a loved one, this time of year can be painful and …

Coughing? Wheezing? Gasping for air? Allergies can affect your COPD November is National COPD Awareness Month. At AllergywoRx, we strive to educate our patients on mindfulness of their bodies and its functions. Our mission is to make a difference by providing the best care possible with breakthrough therapies and attentive …

Tampa’s Bay’s largest provider of children’s health services is taking its commitment to kids to the next level by offering a new pediatrics residency program based at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The three-year BayCare Pediatrics Residency is now accepting applications and will welcome its first class of eight residents on …

During sleep, our body and brain goes through an intense and critical “housecleaning” process. This includes memory restoration, muscle repair, and immune system modulation, to name a few. During the night, we go in and out of sleep stages. Deep sleep, known as REM (rapid eye movement), is the final …

It’s hard to believe that it will soon be 2022. While many of us are looking forward to waving goodbye to 2021, there are things that you can and should do now to prepare for the new year ahead. Start scheduling your medical appointments now. Florida is booming, and with …