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• “Kissing Bugs” Carrying Potentially Fatal Disease Reported in Florida

  The Centers for Disease and Prevention is warning residents in the southern United States that deadly “kissing bugs” have invaded the region.

• 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.

• Top Causes of Unintentional Injury Deaths in Central Florida

  Unintentional injuries are one of the top five causes of death across Central Florida, according to the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

• 5 Reproductive Health Issues We Need to Talk About in 2020

  From access to contraception to severe menstruation pain, discussing relevant reproductive issues is essential for our sexual health and wellness. As education, awareness, research and attitudes progress, it’s also important to stay up to date on the most recent guidelines.

• Treating Athletes with Lower Back Pain

  This blog was written in conjunction with Harrison Youmans, MD. 

• Should I go to the ER or Urgent Care?

  Whether it’s sudden chest pain or a high fever, it can be difficult to know when to go to an emergency room for treatment.

• Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center

  At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.

• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Parents Need To Know

  When your little one goes off to daycare or school, they might come home with more than a craft project: hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It’s a common viral rash that can quickly spread to the entire family. 

• Cancer Rates are Rising Worldwide

  A new report from the Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration published in JAMA Oncology indicates cancer rates have risen 33 percent worldwide in the last 10 years. Last year, there were an estimated 17.5 million cancer cases and 8.7 million deaths globally, the study found.

• Why Avoiding the Doctor is Men’s #1 Health Problem

  From June 9 to 18, Dr. Parekattil and I drove across the country in an electric Tesla for the third annual Drive for Men’s Health, a 10­-day, 6,000-mile, coast-­to-­coast journey that took us from Orlando to Atlanta, Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. As we made these stops, we’ve engaged many men in face-to-face conversations about their health and what they can do to improve it. We also used social media throughout our road trip to engage our followers in much-needed conversation about men’s health issues. This year, we reached over 300 million people with our online and offline efforts, getting men to #dropyourexcuse!