AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Lake Nona ER

Jun 05, 2019 at 10:04 pm by Staff

. New ER brings emergency care close to home for Lake Nona residents and expands connected services in the fast-growing region. . Community leaders and neighbors in Lake N.... Read More

Hospitals Nationwide Accused Of Paying Doctors Large Kickbacks In Quest For Patients

Jun 04, 2019 at 08:58 pm by Staff

. Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News For a hospital that had once labored to break even, Wheeling Hospital displayed abnormally deep pockets when recruiting doctors. To lure D.... Read More

DOH - Marion County Protecting Residents Through "Public Health Ready" Program

Jun 04, 2019 at 08:35 pm by Staff

. Marion County residents have some positive news as hurricane season begins. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has been recognized by the National Association.... Read More

Orange and Seminole County Medical Societies Holding Unification Evening

Jun 03, 2019 at 09:09 pm by Staff

. Our next Unification Event is less than 3 weeks away! Mark your calendars for June 19th at Axiom Bank where we will kick off summer with some amazing Cuban food from of th.... Read More

ARCW Insurance Launches Exclusive Program for Independent Physician Group

Jun 03, 2019 at 05:51 pm by Staff

ARCW Insurance, a premier independent insurance agency, has launched the Coalition for Practice Protection, an insurance program for the 800+ members of the Orlando-based.... Read More

DOH-Orange Encourages Getting Tested for National HIV Testing Day

Jun 03, 2019 at 05:34 pm by Staff

In honor of National HIV Testing Day (June 27), the Florida Department of Health in Orange County will offer Free rapid HIV testing to the community at different locations ove.... Read More

Leesburg Regional Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence

Jun 03, 2019 at 01:45 am by Staff

. Just in time for the celebration of Wound Care Awareness Week (June 3 - 7, 2019), the Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been ho.... Read More

AMA Opioid Task Force Recommendations Offer Roadmap to Policymakers on Ending Epidemic

Jun 03, 2019 at 01:14 am by Staff

. The American Medical Association (AMA) Opioid Task Force has released recommendations calling on policymakers to eliminate barriers to treatment and to take additional step.... Read More

PONTE HEALTH Reveals Plan for Health Medical Park in South Orlando

Jun 03, 2019 at 12:53 am by Staff

. PONTE HEALTH, a local firm dedicated solely to the development and advancement of healthcare and wellness building infrastructure and technologies, developer of Vertical.... Read More

RN's Graduate from Cornerstone Hospice's Nurse Residency Program

Jun 03, 2019 at 12:46 am by Staff

. Cornerstone Hospice is celebrating the recent graduation of two registered nurses from its Nurse Residency Program. . Patrick Carey, of Sebring, and Robert Broyles, of L.... Read More

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Recognized with National Awards

Jun 02, 2019 at 11:06 pm by Staff

. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has been awarded the President's Circle award for outstanding performance. The wound care cente.... Read More

Rising Rates of Suicide Include Nurses at 400% Higher Frequency

Jun 02, 2019 at 06:59 pm by Staff

.   By Joshua Mansour, MD   In the recent wake of Senator Walsh's comments suggesting nurses "play cards" at work, there has been more data regarding how "overw.... Read More

Orlando VA Medical Center Prepares to Launch New VA Health Care Options Under MISSION Act

Jun 01, 2019 at 02:04 am by Staff

.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will launch its new and improved community care program June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal System.... Read More

More Than Half Of Surgical Stapler Malfunctions Went To Hidden FDA Database

May 31, 2019 at 09:52 pm by Staff

. Sydney Lupkin, Kaiser Health News and Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged that more than 56,000 never-before-disclosed surgical stapler malf.... Read More

Your Wake-Up Call On Data-Collecting Smart Beds And Sleep Apps

May 31, 2019 at 08:01 pm by Staff

. Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Your bed could be watching you. OK, so not with a camera. But if you have any of a variety of "smart beds," mattress pads or sleep apps.... Read More

A Doctor Speaks Out About Ageism In Medicine

May 31, 2019 at 07:37 pm by Staff

. Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Society gives short shrift to older age. This distinct phase of life doesn't get the same attention that's devoted to childhood. And the.... Read More

House Hagglers Zero In On Single-Payer And It All Comes Down To Two Little Words

May 31, 2019 at 07:27 pm by Staff

.     Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News A powerful congressional committee holds a hearing on single-payer health care. It sounds like the perfect place for la.... Read More

Hospitals Accused Of Paying Doctors Large Kickbacks In Quest For Patients

May 31, 2019 at 06:28 pm by Staff

.     Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News For a hospital that had once labored to break even, Wheeling Hospital displayed abnormally deep pockets when recruiting doct.... Read More

Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health (ORMC) Gains American College of Surgeons Verification

May 31, 2019 at 06:15 pm by Staff

. The Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been verified as a Level I trauma center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad.... Read More

Innovations in Healthcare Technology

May 30, 2019 at 09:18 pm by Staff

By BRIAN C. EVANDER, Esq., and MICHAEL R. LOWE, Esq. Technological advances continue to grow exponentially, and the healthcare industry is no exception. Whether streamlin.... Read More