Polk/Brandon

There are a growing number of children with foot conditions. Foot and ankle pain is common in children and adolescents. Problems are usually related to skeletal maturity and are relatively specific to the age of the child. Evaluation and management are challenging and requires a thorough history and physical exam …

The reinvention of healthcare by Reliance Medical Centers means that many seniors can now get their own Personal Medical Concierge. To find out more and understand the benefits of having a PMC I decided to visit Reliance Medical Centers to interview two PMCs and find out what they do and …

These days, it’s challenging to find a physician that hasn’t been bought out by a large hospital system; however, there are those that are not willing to give up their patient control, treatment decisions, and are just simply dedicated to the way things have always been. Cypress Medical is 100% …

Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. What’s your passion? From hunting to classic farm equipment to animal rescue, odds are, that which inspires you also gets a little noisy. But just how loud is too loud? Common Dangerous Noise Levels Exposure to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB) puts you at risk …

The New Year is a time for change. Like most of us, you may feel there’s some room for improvement in your life – in your physical fitness, your relationships, or your work/life balance. If there’s a piece of your puzzle missing, what simple changes might help bring the picture …

At the Bella Viságe, we are constantly reviewing new and emerging technology, so that we can bring the best to our patients. Many people would prefer nonsurgical options, and we have always kept this in mind. Jeanna Parker and her staff can help steer patients through the often confusing and …

By Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS, Medical Director at Vascular Vein Centers Patients at Vascular Vein Centers are strongly encouraged to wear medical grade graduated compression stockings before and after treatment; they are the gold standard for management of symptoms and the physical signs venous of disease. Symptoms of venous …

Hearing loss is not typically considered a risk factor for incident falls, but previous reports of audiometric hearing loss and incident falls led Drs. Frank R. Lin and Luigi Ferrucci, of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging, respectively, to investigate. The objective of their study, …

Following the announcement of the collaboration between Reliance Medical Centers (Reliance) and the University of South Florida (USF), Mayor Bill Mutz made the following statement. “The City of Lakeland unites with Polk County in recognizing the rapidly growing behavioral health and brain research needs of our residents. The recent collaboration …

Podiatrists focus on the feet and everything associated with the foot and ankle, such as the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones. Podiatric specialists regularly treat anything that makes up the structure, function, and health of the entire foot. In the state of Florida, a podiatrist is not only able to …