Grand Rounds

Health First and Parrish Healthcare Collaborate to Encourage Brevard Residents to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Apr 05, 2021 at 11:53 pm by pj

    With the state having expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, Brevard County’s two health care systems—Health First and Parrish Healthcare&mdash.... Read More

Orlando VA Expanding COVID-19 Vaccinations to All Veterans, Caregivers and Spouses Under SAVE LIVES Act

Apr 05, 2021 at 11:32 pm by pj

  The Orlando VA Healthcare System has announced it is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, and their caregivers and spouses, and some o.... Read More

UF Health Appoints New Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer

Apr 05, 2021 at 11:52 am by pj

By Bill Levesque A former executive at the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas has been appointed as the new vice president/chief compliance and privacy office.... Read More

AdventHealth Discusses How Genomic Work Will Help Combat COVID-19 and Improve Outcomes for Patients with Other Diseases

Apr 01, 2021 at 01:07 pm by pj

  Knowledge about virus variants just one of the ways genomics will aid in fighting diseases    AdventHealth is begin.... Read More

FREE COVID-19 Vaccinations at Shepherd's Hope West Orange Health Center for Anyone 16+

Apr 01, 2021 at 12:40 am by pj

COVID Vaccination Clinic April 5th 9am - 2pm Ages 16+    Register for your vaccination by calling 407-876-6699 ext. 228 Appointments Only   Drive throug.... Read More

National Center for Performance Health Launches Innovative Emotional Vaccines Program to Support First Responders

Mar 31, 2021 at 01:36 pm by pj

As part of a training partnership with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the National Center for Performance Health (NCPH) launches the first-of-its-kind Emotional Vaccin.... Read More

Community Health Centers Receives $50,000 Grant for Behavioral Health from Orlando Health Foundation

Mar 31, 2021 at 01:17 pm by pj

Orlando Health Foundation has donated $50,000 to Community Health Centers, Inc. to expand behavioral and mental health services in the Pine Hills area.  This grant will.... Read More

Poinciana Medical Center Resumes Construction on Full-Service Emergency Department in ChampionsGate

Mar 31, 2021 at 12:35 pm by Melissa

Poinciana Medical Center, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division - Orlando Market, announced today construction has resumed at the site of its future fr.... Read More

Poinciana Medical Center Appoints Drew Hartmann as Chief Financial Officer

Mar 29, 2021 at 01:23 pm by Melissa

Poinciana Medical Center, an HCA Healthcare North Florida Division – Orlando Market hospital, welcomed Drew Hartmann to the hospital’s leadership team as chief fin.... Read More

Florida Bills Threaten to Exacerbate Today's Youth Tobacco Epidemic

Mar 25, 2021 at 06:33 pm by pj

Amid stalled progress in reducing youth tobacco use and a pandemic that has made Floridians acutely aware of the importance of respiratory health, Florida lawmakers.... Read More

Zumpano Patricios and UBS Co-Presenting Sponsors for Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Golf Classic on April 16

Mar 25, 2021 at 06:14 pm by pj

    Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) has announced the law firm of Zumpano Patricios and the Indian River Wealth Management Group at UBS Wealt.... Read More

Orlando Health Awards Funding to DOH-Seminole to Expand Diabetes and Mobile Health Services

Mar 25, 2021 at 05:59 pm by pj

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) was recently awarded $75,000 through the Orlando Health Community Grants Program. These funds are for o.... Read More

EOCC: Taking a Leap Forward to Full Blown Employee Benefits for Members 

Mar 25, 2021 at 01:12 am by pj

  By DOROTHY HARDEE, Chamber Administrator     The mission of a Chamber of Commerce is to further the interests of businesses with two primary functions.&nbs.... Read More

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risks Now Part of Routine Care at UF Health

Mar 25, 2021 at 12:52 am by pj

By Doug Bennett Diane Biernacki had no idea what was lurking in her DNA. Then she did a genetic screening as part of a recent women’s health exam at University of Flori.... Read More

Nemours Welcomes Pediatric Internist to Direct New Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Lakeland Regional Health  

Mar 24, 2021 at 03:34 pm by pj

  Nemours Children’s Health System welcomes Olga Zand, MD, FAAP, a board-certified, pediatric intensivist and pediatric hospitalist, who will serve as director of.... Read More

Ocala Health Begins Construction on 36-Bed Rehabilitation Unit and ER Expansion at West Marion Community Hospital

Mar 24, 2021 at 02:52 pm by pj

  Area residents, local officials and business leaders were present as Ocala Health leadership broke ground on the site of the new 36 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit a.... Read More

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Operations

Mar 23, 2021 at 12:46 pm by pj

  Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) recently named Rachna Atwal, M.B.A., as vice president, Operations, for the 808-bed hospital in downtown Orlando..... Read More

Kari Vargas Joins Second Harvest's Board of Directors

Mar 23, 2021 at 10:25 am by pj

  Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Kari Vargas to its board of directors.   Vargas is AdventHealth’s Market CEO for the We.... Read More

Orlando VA Healthcare System Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Enrolled Veterans Who Receive Care at VA  

Mar 23, 2021 at 09:40 am by pj

  The Orlando VA Healthcare Center is offering COVID-19 vaccines for all Veterans who receive care at VA regardless of age at certain VA clinics (see below for details)..... Read More

Nemours Children’s Primary Care in the Villages Plans Expansion 

Mar 18, 2021 at 10:35 am by pj

  Nemours Children’s Primary Care in The Villages, Florida, is moving to a larger space, located just upstairs from its current location, effective&.... Read More