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  • A Journey of Quality – Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

    Looking back, Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, can’t recall a time when she pictured herself becoming a teacher, lawyer or businesswoman — or in any other profession besides nursing. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse,” she says with a smile. “I can’t remember a specific time or event where I wanted to do anything different.”

  • Postpartum depression: How do I maintain hope when I feel the unexpected?

    You are overwhelmed with emotion after giving birth to your beautiful baby and are truly moved by how sincere everyone is. And then, it happens. Someone stops you and asks the BIG question. “How are you?” You respond with, “I’m good” or I’m great,” but she presses on and asks you again. “So really, HOW ARE YOU?” How do you respond? Maybe you say something like “really I’m great,” or provide a quick reassuring smile and say “I’m just tired that’s all,” but inside you know that this does not even scratch the surface of how you are truly feeling.

  • Hope Hike: Supporting Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Every Step of the Way

    We’re with you every step of the way…It’s not just a slogan at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. Throughout the year, it’s a metaphor for the care and compassion the cancer center provides to patients and survivors. But in October, it takes on a literal meaning when the Orlando Health community literally walks the talk by sponsoring the Hope Hike to raise awareness of breast cancer.

  • June is Men's Health Month: Make sure all the men in your life are following these age-related medical recommendations

    If you're a woman reading this, you know that men can be reluctant to see a doctor for regular health screenings and checkups. If you're a man reading this, you might be thinking that regular checkups are a waste of time because you're fine—after all, you don't have any symptoms.

  • A Legacy of Trust: Mary Rogers, MSN/Ed, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health

    How Mary Rogers found her way into nursing would likely surprise many young people today. The youngest of five siblings, Mary was destined at a young age to become a nurse. Her father had strong ideas about what his children should pursue for their careers — and for Mary, that meant she was to become a nurse. 

  • I’m a Cardiologist. Try These 6 Heart-Boosting Activities

    Regular exercise plays a critical role in keeping your heart healthy and lowering your risk for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack, heart disease and stroke.

  • 6 Tips to Achieve Work-Life Balance

    Intellectually, we understand the benefits of achieving work-life balance. It makes sense to us. The notion of work-life balance, however, is really a myth. It means we operate under the assumption that we can leave work at work or leave home at home. With today’s advances in technology, however, that doesn’t happen.

  • 6 Ways to Prepare for a Hurricane During COVID-19

    Out of necessity, our regular hurricane preparedness plan has been enhanced due to COVID-19. The demand for supplies is high, and it’s expected to remain that way throughout the summer. That will be very stressful for many. In addition to supply shortages, fuel supplies also may be saturated as tropical storm approaches. Try to think ahead about what supplies might be out of stock during this season and adjust your plan accordingly. 

  • When You Should Have a C-Section… And When You Shouldn’t

    With approximately 1.3 million babies in the United States delivered via caesarian section, C-sections are the second most commonly performed surgery in the country, behind only cataract removal procedures. In total, nearly one out of every three U.S. births involves a C-section. And while many of these procedures are medically necessary, it’s an operation that should not be taken lightly. In fact, it’s fair to say that a 33 percent C-section rate is unnecessarily high.

  • 6 Fast Tips, 7 Days Before The Race

    The journey to a race day is not a short one. Once you have completed your months-long training programs, broken in the right pair of shoes and made certain to drink your weight in water, there are still even more tips and considerations to take into account, especially in the week prior to stepping onto the starting line.