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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).
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Success Story: Follow-up to the first vascularized lymph node transfer surgery in Florida
When Jean Hutchinson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, she took it in stride and moved forward with the necessary treatment to beat the disease. After undergoing surgery and radiation, she breathed a sigh of relief and was ready to put cancer behind her. Then one day she looked in the mirror and noticed her right arm looked a little puffy.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Florida Beaches: How You Can Stay Safe
When temperatures hit 90 degrees or more, many of us hit the beach to cool off.
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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.
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Measles Outbreak in California – Could it Happen in Florida?
For the past several decades, most people living in the United States have not had to worry about contracting childhood communicable diseases. Prevalence of childhood vaccinations has served to create herd immunity, protecting the more vulnerable of our society from these diseases. Yet in December 2014, an outbreak of measles started in California. As of January 30, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports a total of 102 cases, with one outbreak representing 92% of those cases.
How could a measles outbreak happen?
California, like Orlando, is a popular tourist destination for many international travelers. Many travelers come from locations where vaccinations are not required. One person, who possibly had just returned from overseas travel to a developing country where the risk for measles is high, contracts the disease and infiltrates the crowds, spreading germs around. Measles is highly contagious, so even if 90% of the people are vaccinated, the remaining 10% who are not vaccinated will become infected. -
“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.
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With Mosquito Season Approaching, Central Florida Takes Steps to Combat the Zika Virus
As we head into summer, concerns about Zika have begun to increase.
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Diabetes Rate Rising in Central Florida: How to Reduce Your Risk
More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. That equals about 9 percent of the population.
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Advances in GERD Treatment: First LINX Procedure in Central Florida Performed at Orlando Health
About 20 percent of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the contents of the stomach re-enter the esophagus.
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Why You Should Become an Informed Healthcare Consumer
Think of the last time you bought a car. No doubt, you did some research. You may have first looked up safety ratings, determined what features you wanted, and figured out how much you could afford. Then, you may have looked at car dealerships online to see if they had the model you wanted, and at what price. Eventually, you went for a test drive, and if all went well, you may have driven away in your new baby.
