Polk/Brandon

By Chris Rowe I sent a special briefing to our flagship Sector Focus members. In it, I give them everything they’ll need to know to stay well ahead of other investors at least for the first half of this year. And while I can’t reveal all of that here, I …

The graduates – the first set of resident physicians to graduate from the program – have spent the last three years learning about what it means to provide extraordinary care to the community. That’s meant rotating in various units, odd shifts and building connections with each other and in Polk …

Chase It Away with Bauman Medical’s Detection and Treatment Tools by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever tried on a piece of clothing you haven’t worn in a while and been shocked that it doesn’t fit anymore? (Perhaps it shrank in the dryer?) Or maybe your car that’s …

The Innovation Senior Living family of senior living communities offers an exceptional array of options for Florida residents and their loved ones. Our unique communities stretch across the state. When we envision getting older, many times we picture it in our current homes. While this may work for some, many …

Nursing shortages are at an all-time high across the country. In Polk County, a region that has seen some of the fastest growth in Florida, BayCare hospitals – Bartow Regional Medical Center, Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital – have strengthened their partnerships with local institutions of higher …

Why do we produce earwax? Why do some people develop more than others? Why? Let’s try to answer some questions. What is earwax? Earwax, known medically as cerumen, is a naturally occurring sticky substance made up of oil and sweat, mixed with dirt and dead skin cells. Earwax is natural …

Losing hair presents a dilemma for lots of men. Ignore what’s happening and “live with it” or flounder around for a solution and be constantly on the march to adapt to their head’s ever-shifting geography. Maybe you’ve tried some of these remedies? Shaved your head Got a buzz cut Perfected …

Urinary issues are a common problem among women of all ages. It can be an embarrassing and frustrating issue to deal with, but it is important to know that you are not alone. We spoke with Dr. Kenneth Essig, a urologist with BayCare Medical Group, to better understand the urinary …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS I was looking at some Father’s Day cards the other day in a gift shop when I found myself intrigued by several humorous (corny, really) ones that playfully addressed the topic of hair loss. Here were a few of the messages (I snapped pictures …

The liver is the largest solid internal organ of the body. It cleanses and removes toxins from our blood. The liver performs hundreds of functions in the body. Like any other part of the body, the liver also needs to be taken care of. A healthy liver means a healthy …