{"id":66465,"date":"2026-05-22T14:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=66465"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:10:35","slug":"central-florida-health-care-officially-opened-its-second-mulberry-location-to-patients-on-may-7-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/22\/central-florida-health-care-officially-opened-its-second-mulberry-location-to-patients-on-may-7-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Health Care officially opened its second Mulberry location to patients on May 7, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Central Florida Health Care officially opened its second Mulberry location to patients on May 7, 2026<\/strong>.<\/sup> This expansion marks the organization’s 18th location overall and brings a significant increase in specialized care to the South Lakeland and Mulberry corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a breakdown of what the new expansion brings to the area:<\/p>\n\n\n

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The New Location (1010 N. Church Ave.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 20 to celebrate the fully renovated 13,862-square-foot facility, which formerly housed a Pentagon Federal Credit Union.<\/sup> This site is now the hub for adult primary and specialty care, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Specialty Services:<\/strong> Endocrinology, podiatry, optometry, rheumatology, behavioral health, and dermatology (expected within the next year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Infusion Center:<\/strong> A dedicated on-site rheumatology infusion center featuring comfortable seating and lighting panels designed to mirror a blue sky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Expanded Pharmacy:<\/strong> It houses the largest pharmacy in the entire Central Florida Health Care system, offering both walk-in and drive-through services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Diagnostics:<\/strong> On-site labs and X-rays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Existing Location (106 NW 9th Ave.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The original Mulberry location, built in 2014, is not closing.<\/sup> Instead, it is shifting its focus to serve younger patients and women’s health needs. It will continue to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Pediatric medical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pediatric and adult dental services (with an expansion of dental services planned)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • OB-GYN and women’s services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      By splitting the services between two buildings, Central Florida Health Care aims to reduce treatment delays for chronic illnesses and provide a true “patient-centered medical home” for the rapidly growing population in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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