Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Polk

  • A Woman Thinks Deeply with Her Hand Pressed Against Her Face
    Mental Health

    Mental Health Emergencies: When to Go to the ER

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    If you face a mental health crisis, get help right away. We’re here to let you know that not only is it OK to go to the ER, but it may be your best option in a mental health emergency. Read more in...

  • A mother taking her sick child's temperature
    Public Health

    When is the Flu an Emergency?

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    Learn how to determine if your flu symptoms mean a visit to the doctor’s office or the ER.

  • A woman holding her back in pain while sitting on a sofa.
    Public Health

    Seven Ways to Treat Lower Back Pain

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    Learn seven effective ways to relieve your lower back pain.

  • An older black man using headphones plugged into his phone while walking outdoors and holding a water bottle.
    Exercise and Wellness

    Baby Boomers Are Redefining Aging

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    Aging looks a lot different for baby boomers than it did for previous generations.

  • A Male Athlete Jumps Out of the Starting Blocks on a Track
    Health Care

    Returning to Sports After an Injury

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    If you’re an athlete coping with a sports injury, our rehabilitation experts at AdventHealth will guide you through every stage of your recovery.