Health news: People on the move in Polk s medical community
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WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
Winter Haven Hospital s Bostick Structural Heart Team completed its first MitraClip procedure. The MitraClip repairs a condition called mitral regurgitation. When the mitral valve fails to close completely, it can cause blood to flow backward through the heart. Left untreated, mitral regurgitation can lead to serious complications, including heart failure. This approach helps patients avoid open-heart procedures, meaning they can recover and resume their normal lives sooner. Offering such services is a direct benefit of the expansion of Winter Haven Hospital s cardiac program, especially the addition of the hybrid catheterization lab.
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The holiday season in Polk County makes it clear that for many, the arts are an essential business. And they re worth saving. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, said Will Ferrell s character Buddy the Elf in in the 2003 hit comedy Elf. But in 2020, singing loud for all to hear might be the best way to spread COVID-19, which is considerably less cheerful. And as cases continue to rise across Florida, this holiday season could quickly become dangerous.
That doesn t mean you have to abandon your favorite, time-honored December traditions. Going to see The Nutcracker and enjoying the instrumental renditions of your favorite Christmas melodies are still possible this year, even if they look a little different.