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Catch it early, treat it better
Ask your primary care physician or gynecologist about breast cancer screening.
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Leading, growing, and healing: World-class behavioral health care
Lakeland Regional Health provides compassionate, personalized care for depression, anxiety, substance use, and more.
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Chronic pain isn’t “just in your head”
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Pediatric care you can count on
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Lakeland’s newest healthcare center
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Business
The latest and greatest technology being used in Lakeland
As Lakeland’s high-tech sector continues to grow, check out a few advancements in technology that are being used and developed in the local health, agriculture, and transportation fields.
March 19, 2025
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Connor Jacobson
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Orlando Health and Watson Clinic team up for Lakeland hospital
The healthcare organizations are collaborating to design the new south Lakeland hospital and plan its health services before it opens in 2026.
March 11, 2025
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Lakelander 101: A how-to for new residents
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Lakelander 101 guide to all things Lakeland citizenship.
March 6, 2025
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Navigating wellness: The power of primary care support with Watson Clinic
From cutting-edge treatments to a compassionate, patient-first approach, see how Watson Clinic can play a part in your health journey.
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September 16, 2025
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Tee it up at these Lakeland golf courses
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