Grand Rounds

15th Annual Caribbean Health Summit to Provide More Free Health Screenings in Central Florida

Jul 20, 2018 at 09:54 am by Staff

. The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention Inc. will host the 15th Annual Caribbean Health Summit on September 8, 2018 at the Central Florida Fair & Expositio.... Read More

Florida Hospital Celebration Health Breaks Ground on New Patient Tower

Jul 19, 2018 at 05:30 pm by Staff

. Florida Hospital Celebration Health today broke ground on a new patient tower, which will allow the hospital to keep pace with increasing demand for health care in fast.... Read More

Apopka, Eatonville, and Orlando Named Healthy Community Champions by the Florida Department of Health

Jul 16, 2018 at 04:18 pm by Staff

. The Orange County communities of Apopka, Eatonville and Orlando were among 46 that were recently named Healthy Community Champions by the Florida Department of Health. ..... Read More

Central Florida Regional Hospital Offers Innovative TCAR Procedure to Treat Carotid Artery Disease

Jul 16, 2018 at 10:44 am by Staff

. Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford now offers a minimally invasive alternative to treat carotid artery disease and prevent future strokes. The new procedure, ca.... Read More

Poinciana Medical Center Partners with Literacy Program in Osceola County

Jul 13, 2018 at 01:49 am by Staff

. Currently, only 53 percent of Osceola County third-grade students read on grade level. In an effort to improve that statistic, Poinciana Medical Center recently partnered wi.... Read More

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion Offer Pre-Opening Tours

Jul 11, 2018 at 03:09 pm by Staff

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will offer community tours of its newest free-standing emergency department and medical pavilion on Saturday, July 14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00.... Read More

Cornerstone Hospice's Paula Loats to Present "Caring for the Caregiver"

Jul 11, 2018 at 03:06 pm by Staff

. Currently one in nine people age 65 and older have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. This number is expected to double by 2050. With Florida's growing senior citize.... Read More

Hemispherx Files Positive Safety Report on Intranasal Use of Ampligen in Combination with FluMist Influenza Vaccine

Jul 09, 2018 at 10:09 am by Staff

ORLANDO -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (NYSE American:HEB) announced the filing of a clinical study report on AMP-600, a Phase I/II trial of intranasal Ampligen® in combination.... Read More

Cornerstone Hospice Honored with Award of Excellence for Program to Acclimate New Nurses to Organization

Jul 01, 2018 at 02:06 pm by Staff

. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has received an Excellence in Program Innovation Award - Clinical Practice from the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association (.... Read More

Florida Hospital for Children Nationally Ranked in Neonatology

Jul 01, 2018 at 01:39 pm by Staff

Dr. Rajan Wadhawan (chief medical officer at Florida Hospital for Children), Julie Bennett (NICU mom), Brea Weiss (board chair of the Walt Disney Pavilion), Deborah Spielman (.... Read More

Osceola Regional Medical Center Performs its 100th TAVR Procedure

Jun 30, 2018 at 11:16 pm by Staff

. Osceola Regional Medical Center recently performed its 100th TAVR cardiac life-saving procedure on an 84-year old hurricane survivor from Puerto Rico. The procedure, trans.... Read More

Shepherd's Hope Receives Grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Jun 24, 2018 at 05:53 pm by Staff

. Central Florida's own Shepherd's Hope was among 20 recipients to be awarded a grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAF.... Read More

New FSER Near Baldwin Park

Jun 24, 2018 at 04:43 pm by Staff

Pictured left to right: Tonya Lyles, ED Director, Dr. Brian Hartfelder, ED Medical Director, Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere, Teresa Nardontonia, Chief Nursing Officer, KC Do.... Read More

Cornerstone Hospice Honored with Award of Excellence

Jun 14, 2018 at 03:42 pm by Staff

. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has received an Excellence in Program Innovation Award - Clinical Practice from the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association.... Read More

DOH in Orange County Sets Schedules and Locations for HIV Testing Day

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:25 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes June 27 as National HIV Testing Day. This year's theme is "Test Your Way. Do It Today," which s.... Read More

Orlando Health Acquires Medical Office Building in Oviedo

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:21 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health successfully completed the purchase of a medical office building in Oviedo at 1000 West Broadway Street. The purchase closed on May 25th. Purchased from.... Read More

Heart of Florida Shines Light on Radiology Advancements

May 31, 2018 at 01:51 pm by Staff

. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center focused the spotlight on the Radiology Department during the recent Business After Hours at the hospital. Highlighted during the eve.... Read More

Center for Advanced GI Relocates

May 31, 2018 at 01:07 am by Staff

. Center for Advanced Gastroenterology is excited to announce the relocation of their practice to a brand new state-of-the-art facility located at 740 S. Concourse Parkwa.... Read More

Orlando Health Expands Skin Cancer Initiative at the National Training Center

May 28, 2018 at 09:48 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center is partnering with Orlando Health South Lake Hospital's National Training Center (NTC) in Clermont, Fla., to expand their skin canc.... Read More

Orlando Gastroenterology Holds Annual "Get Your Rear in Gear" 5k Run/Walk

May 28, 2018 at 11:09 am by Staff

. In spite of rain, nearly 500 participants attended the annual Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk in May, presented by Orlando Gastroenterology, PA. This event is organized.... Read More