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“Kissing Bugs” Carrying Potentially Fatal Disease Reported in Florida
The Centers for Disease and Prevention is warning residents in the southern United States that deadly “kissing bugs” have invaded the region.
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Top Causes of Unintentional Injury Deaths in Central Florida
Unintentional injuries are one of the top five causes of death across Central Florida, according to the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).
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With Mosquito Season Approaching, Central Florida Takes Steps to Combat the Zika Virus
As we head into summer, concerns about Zika have begun to increase.
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Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Measles Outbreak in California – Could it Happen in Florida?
For the past several decades, most people living in the United States have not had to worry about contracting childhood communicable diseases. Prevalence of childhood vaccinations has served to create herd immunity, protecting the more vulnerable of our society from these diseases. Yet in December 2014, an outbreak of measles started in California. As of January 30, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports a total of 102 cases, with one outbreak representing 92% of those cases.
How could a measles outbreak happen?
California, like Orlando, is a popular tourist destination for many international travelers. Many travelers come from locations where vaccinations are not required. One person, who possibly had just returned from overseas travel to a developing country where the risk for measles is high, contracts the disease and infiltrates the crowds, spreading germs around. Measles is highly contagious, so even if 90% of the people are vaccinated, the remaining 10% who are not vaccinated will become infected. -
As Florida Wildfires Rage, the Dangers of Smoke Inhalation Increase
This blog was written in partnership with Eric Alberts, Orlando Health's Manager of Emergency Preparedness.
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New Trend in Healthcare: Shared Medical Appointments
As health care providers, our goal is to give people the best care possible. While this has traditionally only happened during a 1-on-1 visit, there’s a new method many doctors are using to enhance the patient experience—shared medical appointments.
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3 Ways To Prepare for a Virtual Doctor Appointment
When life gets busy, it can be difficult to squeeze in a doctor visit. Telehealth appointments save time, especially if you take steps to prepare before you meet with your physician virtually.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Florida Beaches: How You Can Stay Safe
When temperatures hit 90 degrees or more, many of us hit the beach to cool off.
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Diabetes Rate Rising in Central Florida: How to Reduce Your Risk
More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. That equals about 9 percent of the population.
