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10 local ways to show some love this February
Explore local, healthy ways to show yourself, others, and your heart some love this Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month.
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6 Lakeland New Year’s resolutions to try
New year, new goals. Explore 6 local activities to try in the new year.
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5 common holiday injuries and how to treat them locally
Avoid being your neighborhood’s Clark Griswold this season.
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Do the Dreadnaught Wave for kids at Lakeland Regional Health
Cheer on your team while supporting children in Lakeland Regional Health’s pediatrics department during Lakeland High School’s home football games.
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Be inspired by this breast cancer awareness event
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Try This: Go behind the scenes of Lakeland Regional Health’s new GME program
See what it takes to become a physician — and how the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program is good for Lakeland.
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6 reasons to consider Lakeland Regional Health Physician Group for your primary care
From 340+ providers to easy referrals, here are six reasons Lakeland Regional Physician Group just might be right for you and your family.
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Back-to-school checklist: Tips to get ready
See why back-to-school season is the perfect time to schedule an annual exam or physical for your child — plus get five tips from Watson Clinic to get ready for the school year.
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Meet the Lakeland team that can help you reach your health goals
Lakeland Regional Health’s Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine helps Lakelanders with weight-related health concerns.
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5 things you may not know about Watson Clinic
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