The LGBTQ+ population faces many social, economic, and emotional barriers that discourage them from seeking healthcare services, putting them at risk for certain health problems. From lack of insurance and access to care to outright discrimination, these disparities make it vital for clinicians to offer a safe, non-judgmental environment [...]
CentraState Healthcare System has been Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® organization for the third consecutive year based on employee survey responses. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased [...]
CentraState Healthcare System announced the recipients of the 23rd Annual Nursing Excellence Awards during the annual Nurses Week celebrations to honor nurses and their positive impact on everyone’s lives. These six registered nurses were recognized for providing the highest level of quality care to our patients. The 2023 award [...]
You don’t need to be a professional athlete to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Luckily, you also don’t need to be a professional athlete to access a state-of-the-art surgical approach to repair the injury. The ACL is a ligament in your knee that attaches the tibia (shinbone) to [...]
When kids and teens play sports, they can improve their mental and physical health, learn to work with others and build coordination and confidence. But safety is often a consideration. According to Safe Kids, more than 3.5 million children under age 15 receive medical treatment each year due to [...]
One of pregnancy’s joyous milestones is feeling your baby move for the first time. These movements – called fetal movements – can help determine if your baby is developing appropriately. CentraState OB-GYN Benoit Mapa, DO, explains fetal movements and what you should watch for. Q: When do women typically [...]
The vice grip. The temple throb. The pounding hammer. Not all headaches and migraines feel the same, but when one hits, it can be debilitating. Most people are familiar with common triggers like stress, but the following not-so-common triggers could also be culprits, according to CentraState family medicine physician [...]
Melvin Welch has seen a lot in his 44-year career as a truck driver – and he’s proud to say he has three million miles of American roads under his belt. Recently celebrating his 70th birthday, this proud Marine Corps veteran learned he had diabetes when he was 45 [...]
CentraState Healthcare System announces Cancer Self-Help Groups that provide a friendly, supportive atmosphere to talk about your cancer experience. The self-help groups are for anyone affected by cancer, survivors, caregivers, and family members and will feature guest speakers including physicians, nurses, and dieticians. The self-help groups include: [...]
CentraState Healthcare System honored Ashley Collegio, RN, a registered nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. “Ashley is an outstanding nurse who brings her healing touch to all of her patients and their families,” says Dawn Kline, BSN, RNC-LRN, DHA, Executive Director of [...]
