New Frostproof Health Center Coming Soon!
The city of Frostproof holds a special place in Central Florida Health Care’s heart. The non-profit organization, known for providing health care with a heart, opened in 1972 with one doctor and one nurse under Florida Rural Health Services. Coca-Cola/Minutemaid created the clinic after recognizing a critical need for its agriculture workers to receive health […]
Great Dental Hygiene Starts Young!
Bringing a baby into the world is a wonderful blessing and Central Florida Health Care recommends starting oral hygiene treatments on a child as soon as they are born. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and growing up healthy includes a daily dental hygiene routine. It begins when children are infants. Parents are encouraged […]
Navigating Through a Foodie Wonderland
This is going to be the year! Ending 2023 on a healthy high note even though you know there will be a plethora of delightful lunches, sweets around every corner, and an array of everyone’s favorite dishes at every party and holiday celebration. You deserve a holiday treat, especially after this past year. However, you […]
Discussing Diabetes & Defeating Challenges
Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome that mainly describes abnormal carbohydrate metabolism and is characterized by high blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia. There are different types of diabetes, but most commonly present as Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a prevalence of diagnosed diabetes […]
School Bells & Good Health
There is always a little excitement for the first day of school. Teachers welcome new students; children see their friends again and wear new backpacks—the sound of pencil sharpeners, school bells, and buses on the road echo with each day. As the weeks progress, there is always the chance of a child getting a cold […]
Beating the Summer Heat
The heat is on, and so must be your ability to recognize the dangers. The summer months are here, meaning it’s time to pay more attention to your body. Sometimes individuals with diabetes have certain complications, including nerve and blood vessel damage which can affect sweat glands. This makes it harder for the body to […]
Let’s Get Real About Men’s Health
Men work hard and play hard! Now it’s time to work just as hard on your health! June is Men’s Health Month, the perfect time to remind Dad or any man you know to stay on top of their health. While people are living longer, studies show the average lifespan for a man is about […]
Put Your Mental Health First
With Mother’s Day approaching, one of the best gifts is not expensive. It’s the gift of rest. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month, a perfect time for women to recharge their batteries. Women naturally are givers, and moms typically put everyone else before themselves. But when taking on so much, maintaining […]
Don’t Stress Over Stress; Rest up for Your Best Health
Worry is a natural part of life but can affect your overall health. Americans live stressful lives today, and technology at our fingertips can add to it. April is Stress Awareness Month, and Central Florida Health Care reminds you there are healthy ways to cope! Stress can manifest as frequent mood swings, trouble sleeping, changes […]
Colorectal Cancer ~ Don’t Wait to Get Checked!
Cancer comes in many forms, so we must stay informed. March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, a time to discuss ways to reduce the risk of getting the disease. It’s also commonly known as colon cancer. Health experts recommend screening for colon cancer as early as age 45. The good news is it’s preventable, which […]