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  • Building Health Literacy: How to Empower Patients with Health Information

    With all the health information available online, in doctor’s offices and during doctor-patient interactions, it can be difficult for patients to make sense of it all.

  • A World Heart Day Reminder—Heart Health is a Year-Round Commitment

    When is the right time to pay attention to heart health? For me, the answer is every day.

  • Wound Care at Orlando Health

    An estimated 6.7 million patients will suffer from non-healing advanced wounds this year, according to Wound Care Awareness. Seniors, diabetic patients, cancer survivors, veterans, cardiac and surgical patients, are among those who will be affected by a non-healing wound.

  • Workplace Safety at Orlando Health

    Orlando Health is leading the charge among local hospitals when it comes to workplace safety. During this Healthcare Security & Safety week, Orlando Health is sharing some of the policies that have earned it strong workplace rankings from The Leapfrog Group, U.S. News & World Report and others.

  • Telemedicine at Orlando Health: Oncology

    When you are battling cancer, the amount of required doctor appointments and follow-up visits can feel overwhelming.

  • Take Charge of Your Heart While You Are Still Healthy

     

  • Freestanding ER versus Hospital ER – What’s the Difference?

    When you have a sudden chest pain, a serious illness or injury, or any type of medical emergency, you have two options for emergency treatment--a hospital emergency room (ER) or a freestanding emergency room (FSER). Though there are differences between the two, Orlando Health ERs and FSERs offer the same level of emergency care.

  • Cancer Care in the Hospital: How Oncologists Collaborate

    When you’re in the hospital, multiple specialists will work in tandem, discussing your prognosis and treatment options. Your medical oncologist will collaborate with other physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.  Teaching hospitals also have medical trainees, including residents and fellows, who play a vital role in your care under the supervision of senior oncologists. Remember, these are doctors-in-training who bring fresh perspectives and are up to date on the latest medical knowledge.  

  • Will My Student Athlete Be a Healthier Adult?

    Playing sports as a child can set your kid up for a lifetime of healthy habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five children is obese in the United States. As a result, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension are rising among children, who historically hadn’t been plagued by these health issues.

  • 5 Riskiest Habits to Your Health

    Five risk factors can lead to chronic disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. By letting these damaging habits go unchecked, you are more prone to numerous ailments and conditions. The culprits are: