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DOH-Orange: Flooding and Mosquito-borne Diseases

Oct 07, 2022 at 11:35 am by pj

ORLANDO – With the flooding produced by Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County reminds residents and visitors of the importance of pr.... Read More
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HCA Healthcare to Donate Up to $1.5 Million Toward Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery in Florida

Oct 07, 2022 at 10:15 am by pj

  HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, has announced that it will contribute up to $1.5 million through communi.... Read More
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Denny’s Mobile Relief Diner Heads to Florida to Feed People Affected by Hurricane Ian 

Oct 06, 2022 at 06:00 pm by pj

  Hot meals will be served to Floridians from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Denny’s is deploying its Mobile Relief Diner to Orlando to serve affected res.... Read More
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HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Now Re-Opened

Oct 06, 2022 at 08:43 am by pj

ENGLEWOOD – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, 700 Medical Blvd. in Englewood, has re-opened following the restoration of full power and water service to the 100-bed acute.... Read More
Business/Technology

Cultivating a Culture of Safety in Healthcare: Four Experts Tell Us Their Stories

Oct 05, 2022 at 07:16 pm by pj

  By David L. Feldman, MD   Despite more than 20 years of focus on patient safety, many hospitals and healthcare professionals still struggle to create an en.... Read More
Clinical

DBS trial for difficult-to-treat Tourette syndrome shows promise

Oct 05, 2022 at 06:46 pm by pj

By Michelle Jaffee In a first-in-human clinical trial of four participants, closed-loop deep brain stimulation was shown to be a feasible, safe and beneficial treatment for d.... Read More
Clinical

UF Health researcher co-leading landmark study on autism’s role in aging

Oct 05, 2022 at 06:43 pm by pj

  By Doug Bennett   While the number of adults affected by autism is growing, very little is known about the way the condition is impacted by aging. Now, a Univer.... Read More
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Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center’s Environmental Services Earns National Award

Oct 05, 2022 at 06:25 pm by pj

The Association for the Health care Environment recently presented the 2022 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award.   Orlando — Orlando Health Orland.... Read More
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Lighthouse Central Florida Welcomes Noreen Levitt as VP Of Mission Advancement

Oct 05, 2022 at 06:18 pm by pj

    Lighthouse Central Florida, a nonprofit that provides vision rehabilitation services to Central Floridians living with vision impairment or blindness, recently.... Read More
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Nemours Children’s Health and Florida Blue Improving Patient Wellness and Affordability

Oct 05, 2022 at 12:34 pm by pj

Preventative care increased by 15.7%, showing how access to care is essential to improving wellness   Nemours Children’s Health has achieved a significant milest.... Read More
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Embrace Families Hosts Special Brunch to Honor Grandparent & Relative Caregivers

Oct 05, 2022 at 11:19 am by pj

  Local child welfare leaders recently hosted a special brunch to honor grandparent and relative caregivers. Guests of Embrace Families and Children’s Home Networ.... Read More
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New Study Reveals Effective Treatment for Children Suffering from Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome

Oct 05, 2022 at 10:30 am by pj

  Study shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly improves symptoms, including memory, emotional and behavioral, and heals brain structure in cortical regions..... Read More
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Flood Water Safety

Oct 05, 2022 at 10:08 am by pj

  The Florida Department of Health in Orange County reminds residents to avoid flood waters that can be contaminated with bacteria and viruses, and other dangers!.... Read More
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FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Response and Recovery with State Agency Leaders 

Oct 03, 2022 at 08:55 pm by pj

  Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie issued updates on the State’s response to Hurricane Ian as well as ongoing recovery.... Read More
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DOH-Orange Gives Warning on Private Wells

Oct 02, 2022 at 11:16 pm by pj

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County reminds residents with private well water, if your well is affected by flood waters, there may be disease-causing organis.... Read More
Business/Technology

Fair Market Value of Physician Practice Management Fees

Sep 28, 2022 at 05:11 pm by pj

  By Nicholas A. Newsad, MHSA   Most U.S. states have codified some protective aspect of the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine (CPOM) into la.... Read More
Clinical

Sleep and Mental and Physical Health

Sep 28, 2022 at 03:15 pm by pj

  Mary-Catherine Segota, Psy D “I can’t sleep!” How many times is that said in the office? Probably more than you can count, with a national average r.... Read More
Clinical

Shift in Child Hospice Care Is a Lifeline for Parents Seeking a Measure of Comfort and Hope

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:00 am by pj

  By Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health News   When you first meet 17-month-old Aaron Martinez, it’s not obvious that something is catastrophically.... Read More
Business/Technology

Embedded Bias: How Medical Records Sow Discrimination

Sep 28, 2022 at 09:50 am by pj

  By Darius Tahir, Kaiser Health News   David Confer, a bicyclist and an audio technician, told his doctor he “used to be Ph.D. level” durin.... Read More
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Dr. Phillips Center Creates Partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and AdventHealth to Advance STROKESTRA®

Sep 27, 2022 at 02:57 pm by pj

    - Stroke rehabilitation program dedicated to using creative music-making to drive patient-led stroke recovery uses clinical collaboration to develop new ideas.... Read More