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• 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. 

• 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.

• Painting Your Palate: Eating the Rainbow Doesn’t Stop with Leafy Greens

  We all know green is good when it comes to diet, especially crunchy, leafy greens. But other brightly colored fruits and veggies offer nutrients that are just as essential, cutting the risk of prostate cancer, lowering blood pressure, fighting arthritis, reducing age-related macular degeneration and so much more.

• Men Can Have Leaky Bladders? But You Don’t Have to ‘Go It Alone’

  A leaky bladder can make you feel self-conscious or cause you to limit your activities. Women aren’t the only ones who suffer from urinary incontinence. Men do, too — and more than you might think.

• How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

  Protein and amino acids are considered the building blocks of our bodies, aiding in the growth of everything from muscles to tendons and organs to hormones. Protein is made from more than 20 amino acids, nine of which are considered essential and can only come from food. We need protein to keep repairing our bodies as we age. Since our bodies don’t store amino acids and must make them, it’s vital to understand that not all amino acids are the same. 

• Not-So-Healthy Foods that May Surprise You

  It’s not surprising that food companies want you to think their newest products are the healthiest options on the market. They understand that consumers increasingly are factoring in nutritional values when making grocery decisions. Their brightly colored labels often use terms like “healthy” and “natural.” But, according to labeling rules, “healthy” may be broadly applied and “natural” is vaguely defined, leaving consumers to fend for themselves in determining the most nutritious choices.

• Kids, COVID-19 and Daycare: What You Need to Know to Keep Them Safe

  With schools reopening, many parents will be returning to the workplace and relying on daycares and caregivers to look after their children. Many new public health precautions have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in these settings. And there are steps you can take as a parent for your child to resume the benefits of socialization and education offered at daycares, while reducing their risk of infection.

• Halloween in 2020? It’s Different, Not Canceled

  Many parents are wondering if their families can celebrate a healthy Halloween during a pandemic. The good news is, with creativity and reasonable precautions, you can. Doing so means you’ll practice the same everyday preventive measures: physical distancing, proper handwashing, mask wearing when unable to keep a distance of six feet in public and avoiding large crowds. 

• Get Outside and Play — Just Be Careful

  Your kids likely have spent much of this past year camped in front of computer screens for virtual school, video chats and games — and not enough time running around in the great outdoors. But now that Florida’s weather has turned more pleasant, you may have more opportunities to prod them off the couch and back outside where exercise, sports and friends await. But has all that time inside left them vulnerable to injury? Even if your kids haven’t been doing the virtual school thing — and have remained active in recess, gym and sports — there are things you can do or encourage to reduce their risk of pulled muscles, twisted ankles and broken bones. 

• Essential Tips to Help You Medically Prepare for a Hurricane

  Hurricane season for the Atlantic continues through November. With their heavy rain and wind, these storms can be extremely destructive and result in loss of electricity and services for days, weeks or even months. So Floridians should prepare not only for their personal safety but for their medical needs. After a large-scale disaster, you may find it difficult to refill prescriptions or access medical records. Planning for hurricanes in advance can alleviate some of the stress of an oncoming storm.