Don’t Dismiss the Signs or Family History of Colon Cancer
It’s a cancer some don’t see coming. You might feel healthy, on top of the world. It can affect all races, all genders, and ethnicities. We’re talking about colorectal cancer, better known as colon cancer. Central Florida Health Care OB/GYN provider Jacob Mearse, APRN, says about 1 in 25-26 women in the US are affected. […]
February is Heart Month
The heart powers our daily lives and connects us. “Health Care with a Heart” is more than Central Florida Health Care’s slogan—it reflects our commitment, standard, and purpose to putting patients’ hearts and health first. Heart disease remains a significant health concern in the U.S. and is the greatest health threat to women. According to […]
Headaches Are a Pain: What You Need to Know!
Headaches can drain you, especially when juggling work or an assignment. June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, and Central Florida Health Care wants you to know the best way to reduce your chances of getting a headache or a migraine. Migraines are more than just headaches. They are a neurological condition characterized by […]
Seniors Making Remarkable Strides Due to Rheumatology Treatment
Central Florida Health Care is deeply committed to the well-being of its senior patients, exemplified by the expertise of Devashis Mitra, MD, DM (PHD), CFHC’s first rheumatologist practicing at the Mulberry Health Center. Dr. Mitra, a leading authority in rheumatology, shares that from his perspective, the two most prevalent conditions among seniors are osteoarthritis and […]
Listen to Your Heart ~ See Your Provider
This American Heart Month, Central Florida Health Care urges you to take the lead in your heart health. You can make a significant difference by visiting your provider and actively preventing heart attacks. CFHC Family Physician Dr. Vladimir Senatorov stresses that 99% of all heart attacks are preventable, except for some rare conditions. The risk […]
Central Florida Health Care Reminds You to Think Before the Heat!
The Florida heat poses a significant challenge, especially for those who cannot avoid outdoor activities. Seniors are more vulnerable, as their bodies may overheat more rapidly than they realize. This is a situation that demands our utmost attention and care, as we empathize with their increased risk. Central Florida Health Care APRN Evan Mae Lachica […]
Podiatrist Explains Why Foot Care Should Be Top of Mind for Diabetics
Central Florida Health Care podiatrist Dr. Jessy Pierre-Louis has more on the importance of diabetic foot care, especially in the summer. Click the link below to read why. https://centralfloridahealthnews.com/podiatrist-explains-why-foot-care-should-be-top-of-mind-for-diabetics/
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 […]
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 […]