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  • Getting Mental Health Care at Orlando Health

    If you or someone you love is struggling with mental illness, know that you’re not alone. Mental illnesses, including addiction are common but very treatable. Orlando Health Behavioral Healthcare is an excellent resource to find comprehensive services to anyone suffering from mental and addictive disorders.

  • National Health Education at Orlando Health

    This week, we recognize National Health Education Week (NHEW), established in 1995 and celebrated during the third full week of October. It is sponsored by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), with a goal of increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.

  • Understanding what a Patient Care Coordinator Can Do for You

    Navigating the complex world of patient care can be a stressful and difficult experience. When you or a loved one is recovering from any medical issue, getting back to health should be the main focus. You shouldn’t be confused about what services are needed or where to go to find them. That’s where Orlando Health’s dedicated team of Patient Care Coordinators come in. Each Patient Care Coordinator is trained to help assist with any questions a patient may have – whether that’s over the phone, via email or in person. They make sure that care plans are initiated and followed, and can help patients better understand medical conditions, medications and instructions, both in the hospital and at home.

  • Taking Charge by Being Your Own Patient Advocate

    What Is a Patient Advocate?

  • Focus on Men’s Health

    For most men, no matter how old they are, paying attention to their overall health is typically not very high on their list of priorities. Many men simply don’t take care of themselves very well and, when they do, it’s more often because they want to look good by staying fit. And while that’s great, there are health issues that can occur that aren’t prevented by good fitness. As a result, they often wait too long before seeking medical attention for a problem.

  • What Necessary Surgeries Mean to Patients and Physicians

    In early March, McKaylee Prochazka of Lake Nona had emergency surgery for kidney stones and a stent was inserted to drain any pieces that remained. Soon after surgery, the Orange County school teacher developed a urinary tract infection.

  • Skin Cancer Patients Benefit From Next-Generation Treatments

    Innovative new drug therapies are showing promise for curing patients with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. One such drug, Imylgic,® uses an engineered virus to shrink and destroy tumors while stimulating the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells elsewhere in the body.

  • Top 6 Men’s Health Tips

    With so much going on around us, it becomes hard to maintain some of our routines. Even as a doctor, I too have recently lagged on workouts, my diet and health checkups. Our health is important, but many men place it on the backburner until a more serious health issue surfaces. This is the wrong approach to good health. Believe it or not, men are likely to live five years less than women. Plus, men are 100 percent less likely to go see a doctor when needed. 

  • What Our 3-Star Quality Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Means to The Patient

    Every year, thousands of Americans face major decisions about where to undergo surgery for heart disease or lung cancer.

  • Orlando Health Offers New Weight Loss Surgery

    Every year, many Americans who are overweight or obese try to lose weight through diet and exercise. However, sometimes it’s not possible to lose a significant amount of weight through these methods alone.