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Aug 16, 2017
SELF.com

Breastfeeding is often depicted as a seamless experience, but it's not easy for everyone. Joan Younger Meek, FSU College of Medicine's associate dean for graduate medical education, discusses some of the issues breastfeeding mothers face.

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Aug 21, 2017
The Ledger

Winter Haven Hospital may receive funding to help develop a three-year family medicine residency program to bring much-needed primary care to uninsured or under-insured residents as well as underserved, at-risk, rural and elderly residents. Steve Nierman, president of Winter Haven Hospital, said the hospital is working on an agreement to partner with Florida State University’s College of Medicine.

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Aug 22, 2017
The Ledger

Last week, Polk County’s Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee recommended a three-year, $3.75 million initiative to launch a residency program at Winter Haven Hospital for primary-care physicians. Polk County, like many largely rural communities, is struggling to attract and keep primary-care doctors. Hospital President Steve Nierman said the hospital hopes to cut a deal with Florida State University’s medical school to supply the students.