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Meeting Minutes - September 15, 2025

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Expanding Access to Care: Central Florida Health Care’s Impact in Lakeland | Listen Lakeland - September 2025

In this month’s episode of Listen Lakeland, host Carol Philipson is joined by Ann Claussen, CEO of Central Florida Health Care, and Dr. Cara Nelson-James, Chief Medical Officer, for an inspiring conversation about how CFHC is transforming healthcare access in our community.
Learn how this federally qualified health center is breaking down barriers to care—offering everything from same-day appointments and pharmacy services to pediatric care, behavioral health, and support for the uninsured. You’ll also get a first look at their new four-story health center opening in 2026, including a Diabetes Center of Excellence designed to educate and empower patients.
Whether you're new to Lakeland or a longtime resident, this episode shows how community-focused healthcare is making a difference right here at home.
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🎧 Listen Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.

Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2025

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Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2025

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Meeting Minutes - August 4, 2025

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Empowering Learners of All Ages: Celebrating 50 Years of the Learning Resource Center | Listen Lakeland - August 2025

In this inspiring episode of Listen Lakeland, host Dr. Sallie Stone, Founder of Compass Smart Solutions and Owner of Well-Done! Events, sits down with Dr. Pamela Craven, Executive Director of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) of Polk County. Together, they explore LRC’s remarkable 50-year journey of serving learners from early childhood through adulthood. Dr. Craven shares the organization’s roots in grassroots volunteerism, its evolution into a vital educational support system, and the programs that continue to uplift students across the county—from “Camp READY!” to SAT/ACT prep, and even game design classes.
Listeners will hear heartfelt success stories that highlight the transformative impact of LRC’s work, including students like Zion, Jackson, and Maximus. Dr. Craven also candidly discusses the challenges of nonprofit education work, the importance of community partnerships, and the critical need for continued support—whether through volunteering, financial giving, or simply spreading the word. This episode is a powerful reminder of the role we all play in building a brighter future for Lakeland’s learners.
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Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025

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Meeting Minutes - July 7, 2025

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