Orlando Health is one of the nation’s finest, most comprehensive community owned hospital systems, serving Central Florida since 1918. As part of the Orlando Health family, Health Service for Travelers extends the mission - to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. We are proud to bring such an essential service to the community.
Whether it’s the allure of the unknown...
...new world-wide business opportunities or a desire to spread their wings, people from all cultures are embarking on international adventures. Regardless of the nature of your travel, make sure you plan wisely and stay healthy with knowledge, common sense and an ounce of prevention.
Team approach Health Service for Travelers is genuinely concerned about the health and safety of our travelers. We recognize that by working with other disciplines we can assure the good health and well being of a traveler. Our professional staff is well-versed in collaborating effectively with many disciplines as requested by the traveler:
- Primary Care Physicians
- Human Resource Managers
- Benefits Supervisors
- Occupational Health Nurses
- Corporate Medical Directors
- Travel Agents & Tour Operators
Additional Resources
Directions
- From I-4 Eastbound
Take Kaley Ave. (east) Exit #81BC – Turn right at the end of the ramp and follow Kaley Ave. to Orange Ave. Turn left onto Orange Ave. and proceed northbound for approx. ½ mile (3 traffic lights) to Columbia Street and turn left. Make the 1st left onto Kuhl Ave. Then turn right onto Underwood St. at the first 4-way Stop. *
- From I-4 Westbound
Take Kaley Ave. (east) Exit #81B– Turn right at the end of the exit ramp and proceed east on Kaley Ave. to Orange Ave. Turn left onto Orange Ave. and proceed north for approx. ½ mile (3 traffic lights) to Columbia St. and turn left. Make the 1st left onto Kuhl Ave. Then turn right onto Underwood St. at the first 4-way Stop.*
- From East/West Expressway (the 408)
Traveling East, take the Orange Ave. exit and make an immediate right at the end of the ramp. Follow the curve around the lake and turn left onto Orange Ave. Proceed south to Columbia Street. Turn right onto Columbia Street. Make the 1st left onto Kuhl Ave. Then turn right onto Underwood St. at the first 4-way Stop.*
Traveling West, take the Rosalind exit and turn left at the end of the ramp onto South St. Proceed west to Orange Ave. and turn left at the light. Follow Orange Ave. to Columbia Street and turn right. Make the 1st left onto Kuhl Ave. Then turn right onto Underwood St. at the first 4-way Stop.*
* The clinic is on the right in the 77 W. Underwood Medical Building, on the 4th floor, suite “B.” The service is now housed within the Medical Education Infectious Disease Faculty Practice located in the 5 story glass/stone building on the northeast corner of the intersection of Underwood Street and Lucerne Terrace. Free parking is available in the lot next to the building – this lot has an automatic gate which will open as you approach. A gate code to exit will be given at the end of the appointment.
If you have any difficulty with these directions, please call us at 407.649.6821.
Staff
The clinical staff remains on the leading edge of travel health issues by maintaining membership in the International Society of Travel Medicine, a vital link around the globe. Also instrumental in this priority is daily research through the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and the United States Department of State where we access the most current and reliable information available. Health Service for Travelers is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Our staff includes:
Richard Hornick, MD, Medical Director: Dr. Hornick provides physician expertise in the area of travel and tropical medicine. He joined Orlando Health after serving as chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and was educated at Johns Hopkins University Medical School. He was instrumental in the development of an oral typhoid vaccine and has conducted many years of research in diseases and infections of the G.I. tract.
Barry Sieger, MD
Mark Wallace, MD
Marjorie Brown, BS, RN, Travel Medicine Nurse
Services
- Travelers
- Individuals and Tour Groups
- Corporate/Business Travelers
- Missionary Groups
- Church Mission Trips
- College, University and School (individuals & groups)
- International Programs
- Military & Government Employees
- Sporting Teams, Media, Travel Agent and Medical Professionals
- Aviation Companies
- Dive Groups
- International Visitors
- Medical Missions
- Children
Travelers
For travelers, the threat of disease worldwide, although real, is often different from what many expect. Epidemics, outbreaks and life threatening diseases do occur; however, the actual risk varies according to destination, duration of stay and nature of travel and the overall health status of the traveler. Health Service for Travelers at Orlando Health provides accurate and reliable information specific to each traveler’s personal itinerary. We have experience in caring for a variety of travelers in all age groups.
After you see your travel agent, see us!
Knowing how to protect yourself against health risks while traveling is not so simple. With a significant difference between home and destination environment, the need for pre-travel counseling and immunization is essential. Most people think of immunizations as something needed when we are children, but not all immunizations are effective for a lifetime. Health Service for Travelers at Orlando Health offers an array of services to ensure our travelers remain healthy and safe:
- Individual pre-travel assessment to determine healthcare needs
- Current information on disease risks, political and social environments, crime and road conditions, specific to country of travel
- Education on travel health issues, including food and water precautions and insect protection measures
- Preventive vaccines and medications
- Our staff has experience with many different types of travelers, including:
- Individuals and Tour Groups
- Corporate/Business Travelers
- Missionary Groups
- Church Mission Trips
- College, University and School (individuals & groups)
- International Programs
- Military & Government Employees
- Sporting Teams, Media, Travel Agent and Medical Professionals
- Aviation Companies
- Dive Groups
- International Visitors
- Medical Missions
Children traveling with their parents need immunizations as well. The routine immunizations scheduled for children in the US do not provide adequate protection for many areas of the world. We will collaborate with your pediatrician as needed to assure that your children are as vaccine-protected as appropriate for their age and planned destination.
Students
Due to close contacts with others, many colleges, camps and summer programs require certain immunizations such as Hepatitis A or B and Meningitis. Health Service for Travelers at Orlando Health can provide immunizations for children and teens to meet these requirements in a pleasant, caring environment.
Young adults may find that physical exams are necessary for entrance to colleges, schools and other specialized training programs. These can be scheduled conveniently for both teens and adults with our nurse practitioner.
Personal Protection
Health Service for Travelers provides flu and pneumonia shots for people of all ages. Flu shots are specially formulated each year and should be updated annually. The pneumonia vaccine is given once after age 65, but may be given earlier for those at high risk due to chronic poor health.
Everyone in the United States should have a tetanus/diphtheria vaccine every 7-10 years. Because of our unique services, we always have this vaccine on hand even when there is a national shortage. We now encourage all adults to receive the new Tdap (Adacel) vaccine once as an adult to prevent whooping cough.
All adults are should consider the Hepatitis A and B vaccines unless medically contraindicated due to possibility of exposure to these diseases in our own country.
The new HPV vaccine (Gardasil) is available in our clinic. The FDA has approved the administration of this vaccine to girls and women ages 9-26 years of age.
Adults 60 years of age and older may be eligible to receive the shingles vaccine, Zostavax, if you are interested, please call to find out if this is a vaccine you should consider.
Work Requirements
Employers are now seeking immunizations to optimize the continued health of their staff members. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and tetanus/diphtheria (Td) are among the immunizations often requested. On site clinics are available for larger groups.
Many businesses contract with us to provide flu shots for their employees annually as both a benefit to the employees and the employer.
Injury
If you step on a nail or endure some other injury that warrants a Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) or the new Tdap vaccine, we can help. Even during shortages, the vaccination is usually available in our office.
We also offer post-exposure vaccination and counseling for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Rabies.
Hours
Monday –Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please call 407.649.6821 to make an appointment.