Are Mammograms Safe?
By TOAN NGUYEN, MD, and VANESSA PROWLER, MD Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women. In the United States, approximately 260,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every […]
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Decline in Cancer Death Rates Is Good News, and We Must Stay Vigilant
By GRAHAM F. GREENE, MD We received some very reassuring news from the American Cancer Society last month. The American Cancer Society provides a valuable resource each year in reporting […]
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Are You Familiar With the New Car Seat Guidelines?
By JENNIFER CIPRIANO, BSN, RN, CMSRN Did you know that children in the second year of life are five times less likely to die or be seriously injured in a […]
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Newborn Surgery Makes Medical Center History
Hernia repairs are commonplace these days, but for a premature newborn, the procedure is highly specialized and can only be performed in hospitals equipped with specially trained surgeons and leading-edge […]
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NEW GUIDELINES: Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Choking
By JENNIFER CIPRIANO, BSN, RN, CMSRN Are you living with a human vacuum? For many infants and toddlers, the incessant need to drool, suck and teethe can sometimes result in […]
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Moody’s Investors Service affirms Lakeland Regional Health System’s A2 bond rating
Lakeland, FL – Moody’s Investors Service today affirmed Lakeland Regional Health’s A2 bond rating with a stable outlook. Moody’s noted that the A2 rating reflects LRHS’ good financial performance, manageable […]
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Holiday Driving Hazards to Avoid
By JENNIFER CIPRIANO, BSN, RN, CMSRN It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for some it can turn into the most tragic. Generally, there are higher fatality rates […]
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