The Lakeland congressman said tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs ‘can be eliminated without, theoretically, impacting quality of care.’
Category: Health
Posted inHealth
Lakeland to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
While the city voted to stop adding it, naturally occurring fluoride will remain in the city’s drinking water.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Commission May Vote Monday on Removing Fluoride
Commissioners have to decide whether to remove the controversial mineral.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Charges Dropped for Lakeland Woman Accused of Threatening Insurance Worker
Briana Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield reached an agreement after the woman apologized.
Posted inHealth
Fluoride Forum in Bartow Draws Lakeland Interest
Lakeland city commissioners are also mulling the removal of fluoride.
Posted inRecreation
Is Indoor Pickleball on Its Way Here?
A Tampa company is hoping to turn 18,200 square feet of Lakeland warehouse space into air-conditioned courts for the fastest-growing sport in America.
Posted inEnvironment
No Bird Flu at Lake Mirror (So Far)
We checked with the state after a deceased bird was spotted in the lake over the weekend.
Posted inHealth
The Swans Are at Risk from Bird Flu — Now What?
Exercise caution when feeding Lake Morton birds and when interacting with backyard chickens and other pets.
Posted inInsight Polk
Emergency Care Options Multiply as Four Hospital Systems Expand Into Lakeland
HCA Florida’s two freestanding emergency rooms – one of them opens Monday – are part of a wave of new facilities.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Commissioners: More Info Needed Before Deciding on Fluoride
Elected officials respond to Florida surgeon general’s recommendation that cities and counties remove fluoride from drinking water.
