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  • Healthcare Gets “Smart” with Sensors, Apps, and Wearable Technology

    “Smart” technologies and wearable devices that monitor everything from blood sugar to medication adherence are beginning to peak consumers’ interests.

  • Narrow Networks - A New Type of Healthcare Insurance

    In just a few weeks, open enrollment will begin for hundreds of thousands of Central Floridians. Many will have a variety of health insurance plans to consider when deciding which one is best for them and their families. HMOs, PPOs, Point-of-Service Plans, Health Savings Accounts; the options can be daunting. Recently, another type of insurance plan - the narrow network – has been introduced into the market and is continuing to expand.

  • Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes in Emergency Situations

    Hurricanes, swimming pools and extreme heat are part of daily life, especially in warmer climates. They’re also responsible for many ER visits every year, all of which can be prevented with a little planning and extra attention paid to safety.

  • Urgent or Emergency? When You Should Head to the ER

    The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week ­­— even if no one ever wants to go there. But if the time does come when you need emergency help, how do you know what is really an emergency and what can be resolved with a simple trip to an urgent care clinic?

  • Emergency Contraception: What Every Parent of a Teenager Should Know

    In the United States, recent news about teenage sexuality is promising. Fewer teens are having sex, down 3% since 2001. Approximately 44% of girls have sex before they graduate high school according to the 2011 data from the Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey of high school students. Teen pregnancy rates are also falling; there has been a 48% decline in teen pregnancy rates since 1988, probably due to a combination of fewer teens having sex, better long-acting contraception options such as DepoProvera, and condom use by teens. In spite of this great news, the United States still has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy among developed countries. Nearly 80% of teen pregnancies are unplanned, a result of contraception failure or nonuse, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

  • High-Functioning Autism: Preparing Your Young Adult To Take Charge of Healthcare

    It may seem overwhelming for your high-functioning child with autism to learn to navigate and take charge of their own healthcare. But the good news is that it is possible with patience and practice. Here are ways you can get started on the transition.

  • 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.

  • Stop the Bleed Initiative: How You Can Help in an Emergency Situation

    Trauma is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 to 46.

  • What To Do If You Get Sick on Vacation

    Getting sick while on vacation is more than just an inconvenience — it can be a confusing and vulnerable experience. Whether you are visiting a theme park in Orlando or traveling abroad, finding yourself hundreds of miles away from your primary doctor makes navigating a medical emergency feel daunting.

  • 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.