All Search Results
-
Supporting Friends and Family Who are In the Hospital for the Holidays
The holidays are a special time of year for many families, but when a loved one or close friend is sick, celebrating the holidays can be particularly challenging.
-
Pregnant? What To Pack for the Hospital – and What To Leave at Home
You’re having a baby! It’s an exciting time with a ton of details you need to think about – including what to pack for the hospital. Before the big day, give yourself time to envision what’s going to make you most comfortable.
-
The growing role of robotic surgery in gynecology at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Lately there has been some very serious discussion in the media about robotic surgery programs, how surgeons are credentialed and trained, and the role that the manufacturer of the robotic equipment (Intuitive Surgical) may or may not play.
-
Doing It Better: Christina McGuirk, RN, BSN, MSHA, NEA-BC, CENP Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital
When Christina McGuirk was eight years old, she experienced a hospital stay that would shape the rest of her life. The ordeal was a distressing one, and because of an interaction she had with a nurse, she decided then and there that she would one day become an outstanding RN. “I made a vow that under my care, patients would not feel helpless, scared and embarrassed,” she says.
-
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.
-
Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized
We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation.
-
Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized
We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation.
-
7 Ways to Maximize Your Brain’s Plasticity and Slow the Aging Process
Babies assimilate information much faster than adults, thanks to brains that are incredibly moldable. But even as you age, that moldability -- called neuroplasticity -- can be strengthened in small ways to fight off mental decay, slow the aging process, lower your risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, and help you recover from a stroke,
-
Shaping Lives Through Everyday Victories
When we think of life-shaping experiences, we often recall childhood. We remember our first bicycle ride without training wheels, discovering our favorite foods or that first A on a school assignment — the everyday victories that helped shape our lives. For children and families who face neurologic conditions such as brain, spine and nerve injuries or disorders, life-shaping experiences take on different meanings where every word, step or smile can represent victories. Advances in pediatric neuroscience make these victories possible for children, even those who have not yet been born.
-
Pregnant with High Blood Pressure? Watch Out for Eclampsia
Chances are your pregnancy will be just fine, but some women develop preeclampsia or even eclampsia, which can be fatal. Be aware of warning signs, especially if you have risk factors.
