Category Archives: Health Care

Winter Haven Forms Economic Development Council

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven Business Leaders and City Officials announced this week the formation of an Economic Development Council (EDC) for Winter Haven in response to a year-long study by economic development consultants. Angeleu Economics recommended an EDC to help create jobs, … Continue reading →

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Haven Heart Surgeons Among States Top Five Groups

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The September 2011 issue of Consumer Reports contains a report on how well heart surgeons perform state by state. The ratings “allow you to compare surgical groups that perform heart bypass surgery based on overal performance, complications and other quality … Continue reading →

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State Farm Donates Site for Winter Haven Hospital Center

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, Fla. – (May 3, 2011) – Winter Haven Hospital today announced plans to build a new healthcarecenter on a site donated by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The proposed building site is more than three acres and … Continue reading →

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Oncologist Targets Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects …

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven Hospital welcomes Radiation Oncologist Stephanie Rapke, M.D. WINTER HAVEN, FL – (February 17, 2011) – Winter Haven Hospital is pleased to welcome to its medical staff Stephanie Rapke, M.D., a radiation oncologist. A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes … Continue reading →

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Polk Medical Association Selects Central FL Media Group as Publisher

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Nelson Kirkland and the Central Florida Media Group (CFMG) has been named to publish three publications for the Polk County Medical Association beginning in 2011. The three medical pieces include: Central Florida Physician’s Directory and Medical Provider Guide: Publishing annually … Continue reading →

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Bostick Heart Center Among Top 50 Groups Nationwide … One of Three in Florida

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bob Gernert

According to “Consumer Reports” October 2010 issue, “it’s long been easier to make informed choices about cars or vacuums than about health-care providers. Now Consumer Reports has teamed with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons to present ratings of heart-bypass surgical … Continue reading →

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Chamber Board Supports Transit Referendum

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Citing continued transit service in Polk County as a business, employment and economic issue, the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have unanimously approved a resolution of support urging voters to approve a charter county transportation surtax of … Continue reading →

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Hospital Gala Will ROCK with Little River Band!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Bob Gernert

One of the most popular rock groups of the ‘70s and ‘80s, Australia’s Little River Band will provide the featured entertainment at the annual Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala on November 4 at Nora Mayo Hall. The group achieved world-wide … Continue reading →

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Maddux Notes Polk’s Momentum …

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Other than reporting that Cypress Gardens is in Winter Park (!?) the March/April Issue of Tampa’s Maddux Report contains a Polk County Corporate Report that touts projects far and wide. In the Winter Haven area, mention was made of the … Continue reading →

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Next Business Women’s Luncheon … What’s New with the Flu: December 1

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The next Business Women’s Luncheon will feature Polk County Health Department Director Daniel Haight, MD (left) “The Quest for Healthy Holidays: What’s New with the Flu?” Dr. Daniel Haight is the Director of the Polk County Health Department. Learn Polk … Continue reading →

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