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• It’s Not Funny When Your Elbow Hurts

  A bump to the funny bone may feel weird, but a more severe elbow injury is no joke. The elbow is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles and tendons. When any part of these areas is injured or diseased, even the most casual movements can hurt.

• Protect Yourself from COVID-19 When Grocery Shopping

  As our environment rapidly changes, even normally mundane tasks such as grocery shopping can be decidedly more difficult than they once were. We need to keep our refrigerators stocked and our families fed, but how do we remain safe and free from germs in the process of doing so?

• The Benefits of Acupuncture in Cancer Treatment

  As an oncology nurse for 25 years, I’ve spent countless days providing care to people facing cancer.

• Why a Great Sex Life is Good for Your Work Life

  Sex can be a great stress reliever, but according to one recent study the benefits of a good sex life may transfer over to your work life, too.

• A Day in The Life of a Hospital Transporter

  As a transporter working at a large hospital, my job is technically moving patients from point A to point B, then on to point C and so on. We are an important part of the hospital’s overall efficiency because without the work we do, patients would not be able to get from their rooms to operating rooms, x-ray facilities, labs or anywhere else. Just as important, however, is that I often connect with patients and am one of the few hospital employees they can just talk to about whatever they want, not just about how they feel physically or where it hurts.

• Our expert debunks the most common myths about the flu shot

  It’s that time of year again—the days are shorter, the nights are longer and temperatures are getting cooler. That can only mean one thing—flu season is upon us. The little elves at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have been hard at work since last flu season to bring us the greatest gift of all—flu vaccinations for everyone!

• Hometown Spirit — Jennifer Quilty, DNP, APRN, Chief Clinical Officer, Orlando Health Medical Group

  An Orlando native, Jennifer Quilty grew up knowing about the excellent reputation of the Orlando Health hospital system — specifically, the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Jennifer wanted to pursue nursing at a children’s hospital, and she started working at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer shortly after graduating from college.

• 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.

• Let the Sun in—but Safely

  Sunshine sometimes gets a bad rap. While we often talk about how to protect ourselves from overexposure to the sun and its rays, we should also focus on the many health benefits the sun provides.

• Your Doctor Loves Where They Work. Why it Matters for You.

  Orlando Health’s team member engagement tops the charts.